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NJ Transit rail service shut down by storm; other systems experiencing delays, cancellations

By Sammi DiVito | December 17, 2020

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NJ Transit rail service remains suspended as a result of the winter storm currently hitting the Northeast, but other major commuter rail services continue to operate in some form as of Thursday morning. NJ Transit suspended all commuter rail operations as of 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and they remain halted, along with Newark and Hudson-Bergen light rail. River Line light rail continues to operate. Watch the NJ Transit website for updates.

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Most Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North lines are operating, although with delays or schedule changes. The Pascack Valley and Port Jervis lines, which connect via NJ Transit, are suspended. Information is available here. CTRail’s Hartford Line and Shore Line East reported in a 5:20 a.m. update that they were currently operating but “delays and cancellations are expected.” Watch the Hartford Line and Shore Line East websites for more information.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is cancelling some trains and others are experiencing delays. This SEPTA Twitter feed has the most current information.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority was already on a reduced commuter rail schedule because of a shortage of operators; rail rapid transit is running regular service but is subject to delay. Information is available here.

Amtrak had previously announced cancellations and other service changes.

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