Dinky Riders To Get Discounts On Rides Until Service Restored

PRINCETON, NJ — The Princeton Branch rail service has been closed for repairs since October 2018 causing much dismay to Princeton and nearby riders. But there may be relief in sight.

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

Additionally in recognition of the continued impact on Dinky customers, NJ Transit will offer a 25 percent discount on the Princeton Station and Princeton Junction portion of the trip only – not the entire trip – until service is restored.

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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