Traffic & Transit
Springfield Commuters Face Train Disruptions: What To Know Now
Train service changes are underway for Springfield jitney riders, with New York-bound commuters facing different connections.
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield commuters should prepare for changes to their train trips as construction on the Portal North Bridge affects service through Saturday, Nov. 14.
According to a township advisory, weekday trains departing Short Hills station will travel to Hoboken instead of directly to New York Penn Station.
Passengers can connect to New York using PATH or NY Waterway services.
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Springfield's jitney schedules will remain unchanged, although train departure times have been adjusted.
The updated morning train departures from Short Hills station are:
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- 5:42 a.m.
- 5:58 a.m.
- 6:13 a.m.
- 6:47 a.m.
- 7:04 a.m.
- 7:30 a.m.
- 7:43 a.m.
- 8:02 a.m.
- 8:26 a.m.
- 9:02 a.m.
NJ Transit advises passengers to check schedules before traveling and allow extra time.
Regular service is expected to resume Sunday, Nov. 15, pending safety testing.
For updated schedules and travel information, visit NJ Transit's Portal Bridge Cutover page.
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