NJ Transit Commuters Brace for Schedule Disruptions Ahead

WHO:

Gothamist - NJ Transit riders

Bloomberg Markets - New Jersey Transit and Amtrak riders

WHAT:

Gothamist - Nearly every rail line will undergo changes.

Bloomberg Markets - NJ Transit will finish construction on a new Portal North Bridge, resulting in reduced service and longer travel times.

WHERE:

Gothamist - Hackensack River

Bloomberg Markets - Northeast Corridor

WHEN:

Gothamist - Schedule changes will start on Oct. 11.

Bloomberg Markets - Service reductions and longer commutes will occur next month.

WHY:

Bloomberg Markets - The changes are due to the completion of construction on the new Portal North Bridge.

HOW:

Gothamist - Crews will complete the switch to the new Portal North Bridge.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 23:01 UTC)

New Jersey Transit and Amtrak riders will experience significant changes to nearly every rail line due to the completion of construction on the new Portal North Bridge. Starting on October 11, service reductions and longer travel times will be implemented along the Northeast Corridor, affecting commutes for many. Crews are set to finalize the switch to the new bridge, which is the reason behind these upcoming schedule adjustments.