NJ Transit Shuts Down Buses, Trains As Snowstorm Hits

NEW JERSEY - NJ Transit is shutting down buses and trains as the nor'easter swept into the area Wednesday night.

Starting at 6 p.m. bus service will be suspended, commuter trains at 7:30 p.m. and light rail service 8 p.m., according to officials.

While the last bus left New York’s Port Authority Bus terminal at 6 p.m., South Jersey bus service will continue to operate for now.

At 7:30 p.m. commuter rail systemwide will be suspended, Hudson Bergen and Newark Light rail shuts down at 8 p.m. River Line will operate until the end of the day.

The bus routes that will be operating in South Jersey after 6 p.m. are:

• 313/315
• 501
• 502
• 504
• 505
• 507
• 508
• 509
• 552
• 553
• 559
• 317
• 404
• 405
• 407
• 413
• 414
• 417
• 419
• 450
• 451
• 452
• 453
• 455
• 457
• 400
• 401
• 402
• 403
• 406
• 408
• 410
• 412
• 459
• 463
• 551
• 554
• 555

As for Thursday, Xclusive Bus Lane on Route 495 to the Lincoln Tunnel.NJ Transit implemented cross-honoring of tickets between trains, buses, light rail and private carrier buses. Passengers should check NJTransit.com and the agency’s social media feeds for schedule changes.

For more information:

Rail: https://bit.ly/3afIhAs
Bus: https://bit.ly/3akakPo
Light Rail: https://bit.ly/3r34pE7
Access Link: https://bit.ly/38ao9gf

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