A winter storm that battered the northeastern U.S. on Sunday, Jan. 25, dumped almost a foot of snow across the Meadowlands, closing most schools and state offices, suspending public and air transportation, and forcing many offices to go remote.
The light rail and access link service statewide was suspended for the full day Sunday, and all train service was cut off at 2 p.m., NJ Transit said.
Partial Restoration of Service
Service updates announced Monday, Jan. 26, include a partial restoration of service:
● Light Rail. Operations have resumed weekday schedules with potential delays.
● Rail. Suspended — the suspension will continue until conditions allow for the safe and gradual resumption of service
● Bus. NJ Transit continues the ramp-up of service today, Monday, Jan. 26, with the start of 21 bus routes in North, Central, and South Jersey at 10 a.m. These routes will be operating on a weekday schedule. Bus customers should expect delays as roadway conditions continue to be addressed across the state, according to NJ Transit’s statement.
The following bus routes will begin operating at 10 a.m.:
● North
→192
→193
→194
→126
● Central
→21
→25
● South
→316
→319
→403
→404
→405
→408
→410
→412
→413
→419
→502
→551
→554
→605
→606
● Newark Light Rail. Regular weekday schedule.
● HBLR. Regular weekday schedule with up to 60-minute delays in both directions resulting from operator availability due to weather conditions.
● River LINE. Regular weekday schedule. River LINE is suspended in both directions between Waterfront Entertainment Center and Walter Rand Transportation Center due to weather-related conditions.
● Access Line. Suspended — the suspension will continue until conditions allow for the safe and gradual resumption of service.
Visit njtransit.com for the latest service information regarding the resumption of services. For up-to-date airport information, visit its X account: @EWRAirport
Newark, Kennedy, and LaGuardia Airports
Air travelers should check with their airlines for updated flight information before leaving for the airport, or consult the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website for any FAA programs that may affect flight operations at their departure or arrival airport, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ).
“Our priority during winter storms is straightforward — keeping passengers safe, informed, and moving while restoring normal operations as quickly as conditions allow,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “Since 2018, we’ve made significant, sustained improvements in how our airports prepare for and respond to severe weather, working in close coordination with airlines, terminal operators and our regional partners.”
Airlines canceled more than 10,000 flights on Sunday.
“The Port Authority has invested heavily in preparedness, coordination, and accountability across our airport network,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “These measures reflect our commitment to learning from past storms and delivering a better experience for travelers even in the most challenging weather conditions.”
- Airport Emergency Operations Centers Activated Across JFK, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia Ahead of Expected Winter Storm; Air Passengers Urged to Check Flight Status Before Heading to Airport
- Previously Announced Outage for AirTrain Newark Replacement Construction Cancelled on Monday Due to Inclement Weather; AirTrain Newark to Operate to/from Airport Train Station to all Airport Terminals
- Lane Closures Planned This Week at the George Washington Bridge, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel and Outerbridge Crossing
From Jan. 23 to 29, the PANYNJ encourages all travelers who use the agency’s facilities to plan ahead and consider additional travel time due to the lane closures or service changes detailed below. To view online any service changes, traffic updates, or lane closure information at Port Authority facilities, click here.
TSA Reminders: Airports and Airtrains
- As a reminder, TSA no longer accepts state-issued identifications that are not REAL ID-compliant at security checkpoints. Acceptable alternative forms of ID are listed on the TSA website for all airline passengers 18 years of age or older who do not have a compliant REAL ID at the time of travel. Passengers who do not yet have their REAL ID or another TSA-acceptable form of ID can expect additional screening. Passports and Global Entry program cards are also accepted. For more information, click here.
- To manage on-airport parking demand at Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, the Port Authority is urgently calling on air travelers to use mass transit and to pre-book parking spaces if they plan to travel to the airport by private car. Travelers who do not pre-book will be charged a peak period drive-up surcharge and may not be able to find a parking spot at the airport. To avoid paying a higher parking rate and guarantee a parking spot, travelers parking for longer than three hours are strongly encouraged to pre-book parking at least 24 hours in advance. For more information on the updated rates and how to guarantee a parking spot, click here.
Hw the PATH is Affected
- During overnights from 11:59 p.m. to 5 a.m., the 9 St and 23 St stations are closed for maintenance. Customers can use the nearby Christopher St and 33 St stations.
- Customers who use the PATH World Trade Center station during overnights should use the street level entrances at Fulton Street or Vesey Street via the North Concourse in the 2 World Trade Center transit lobby. Oculus access is limited overnight from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. All other entrances will be closed. For updates on the WTC campus, click here.
- For information on PATH service and train schedules, download the PATH mobile app, RidePATH.