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Commuters board a New Jersey Transit train at Penn Station in New York, US, on Monday, May 5, 2025. New Jersey Transit is asking riders to work from home in the event of a potential union strike that threatens to shut down commuter rail service start
NEW JERSEY – NJ Transit service was suspended in both directions on multiple rail lines Thursday because of a disabled train near Newark Broad Street.
What we know:
NJ Transit said Morris and Essex, Gladstone Branch and Montclair-Boonton Line rail service was suspended in both directions.
The disruption was caused by a disabled train near Newark Broad Street, according to the agency.
The suspension affects riders traveling through parts of North Jersey and into New York during the afternoon commute.
Alternate service
NJ Transit said rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by NJ Transit buses, private carrier buses and PATH.
Cross-honoring is available at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and 33rd Street in New York.
Riders are being directed to check NJ Transit’s alternate service information for available travel options.
What’s next:
NJ Transit riders should allow extra travel time and check the latest service updates before heading out.
The Source: This article was written using information from NJ Transit.