Nj transit rail service suspended on three north jersey lines after disabled train in newark
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NJ Transit Rail Service Suspended on Three North Jersey Lines After Disabled Train in Newark

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July 2, 2026

A disabled train near Newark Broad Street has halted service in both directions on the Morris & Essex, Gladstone Branch, and Montclair-Boonton lines, with cross-honoring in effect on buses and PATH.

Newark, NJ – NJ Transit has suspended rail service in both directions on the Morris & Essex Line, Gladstone Branch, and Montclair-Boonton Line after a disabled train near Newark Broad Street disrupted operations Thursday.

The suspension affects commuters traveling through one of the busiest rail corridors in northern New Jersey. NJ Transit has not announced when service is expected to resume.

Passengers can use NJ Transit rail tickets and passes on NJ Transit buses, participating private carrier buses, and PATH trains at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken Terminal, and the 33rd Street PATH station in New York while crews work to resolve the issue.

Alternate travel options available

NJ Transit directed customers to its travel advisory page at njtransit.com/abc for information on alternate service options and updated travel guidance.

The agency has not released additional details about what caused the train to become disabled or how many passengers were affected.

Commuters urged to monitor updates

Riders are encouraged to allow extra travel time and check NJ Transit alerts before heading to stations, as delays and service changes are expected to continue until the disabled train is removed and normal operations resume.

NJ Transit will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.


Key Points

  • Rail service is suspended in both directions on the Morris & Essex, Gladstone Branch, and Montclair-Boonton lines.
  • A disabled train near Newark Broad Street caused the disruption.
  • NJ Transit rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored on NJ Transit buses, participating private carrier buses, and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street in New York.

Related: NJ Transit, Newark Broad Street, Morris & Essex Line, Gladstone Branch, Montclair-Boonton Line

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