Traffic & Transit
Downed Tree Near NJ Transit Station In Newark: Delays, Suspension
A downed tree took out power lines and affected service on the Morris/Essex and Montclair-Boonton lines Friday.
NEWARK, NJ — A downed tree took out power lines near NJ Transit’s Newark Broad Street station on Friday, affecting service on the Morris/Essex and Montclair-Boonton lines, authorities said.
NJ Transit tweeted photos of crews working to clear the downed tree and repair the wires west of the station on Friday afternoon.
“M&E service has resumed with delays and MOBO service is still suspended,” the agency stated.
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Shortly after 5 p.m., NJ Transit offered an update:
"After earlier weather-related overhead wire problems near Newark Broad Street, [MOBO] service has resumed with delays of up to 30 minutes. [Morris-Essex] service is subject to 30 minute-delays in both directions."
1 of 2 Morris & Essex and Gladstone Branch rail service is subject to up to 60-minute delays in both directions due to weather related overhead wire problems near Newark Broad St. Montclair Boonton Line Rail Service remains suspended. Substitute bus service is being provided.
— Montclair-Boonton Line (@NJTRANSIT_MOBO) February 7, 2020
2 of 2 NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross honored by PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and 33rd St, NJ TRANSIT bus/light rail and private carriers.
— Morris & Essex Line (@NJTRANSIT_ME) February 7, 2020
1 of 2 Morris & Essex and Gladstone Branch rail service is subject to up to 60-minute delays in both directions due to weather related overhead wire problems near Newark Broad St. Montclair Boonton Line Rail Service remains suspended. Substitute bus service is being provided.
— Montclair-Boonton Line (@NJTRANSIT_MOBO) February 7, 2020
2 of 2 NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross honored by PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and 33rd St, NJ TRANSIT bus/light rail and private carriers.
— Montclair-Boonton Line (@NJTRANSIT_MOBO) February 7, 2020
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