Dinky Discounts To Begin March 1 For Riders

PRINCETON, NJ — Beginning March 1, NJ Transit will begin offering Dinky customers a 25 percent discount on the Princeton to Princeton Junction portion of their trip only – not the entire trip, NJ Transit spokesperson Jim Smith announced.

This discount is being offered in recognition of the continued impact on Dinky customers since the service has been suspended since October 2018 for repairs.

NJ Transit announced they will begin restoring the Princeton Branch rail service in the second quarter of 2019.

Fare totals will vary per trip. Riders can see the Northeast Corridor Fare Chart HERE. All trip prices are available via the Trip Planner.

"The agency continues to address an ongoing shortage of locomotive engineers, as well as equipment availability, as Positive Train Control (PTC) installations, maintenance inspections and testing continues," NJ Transit reported.

The Princeton Shuttle (Dinky) Bus Service for travel between Princeton and Princeton Junction remains in effect. Click HERE or see a station poster for shuttle bus schedule information.

For more information and language assistance, call NJ Transit Customer Service at 973-275-5555 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.

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