The heavy snow in the New England and the Southern parts of the Eastern United States has made changes in school schedules and people's commute to work. In New York and New Jersey areas the effects of the snow is felt particularly and NJ Transit this morning updates bus and train schedule.
All NJT rail lines subject to 10-15 minute delays due to weather conditions. Northeast Corridor service is subject to 20-30 minute delays due to weather conditions.
All bus routes are subject to 20-minute delays due to winter weather. NJ TRANSIT tickets and passes will be honored on any travel mode (rail/bus/light rail) today, March 2, due to winter weather.
NJ TRANSIT tickets and passes will be honored on any travel mode (rail/bus/light rail) on Monday, March 2, due to winter weather.
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Winter Weather Alert - Monday, March 2, 2009
Full Systemwide Cross-Honoring in Effect Monday, March 2, 2009
As winter weather moves into the region, NJ TRANSIT operations, customer service and police personnel across the state are preparing to keep the system running smoothly and minimize delays.
To give customers additional travel options during expected winter weather conditions, NJ TRANSIT will offer full systemwide cross-honoring on Monday, March 2, 2009.
Customers holding any NJ TRANSIT ticket or pass will be able to use it on any mode—rail, bus or light rail. For example, customers who normally take the bus from Rutherford to the Port Authority Bus Terminal will be able to use their bus tickets on the train from Rutherford to New York Penn Station.
NJ TRANSIT asks its customers to follow these winter travel tips:
* Before starting your trip, visit the Travel Alerts page for up-to-the-minute service information. This information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555 or from broadcast traffic reports.
* Allow extra time getting to and from your destination. Use extreme caution when walking on exposed sidewalks or station platforms and when boarding trains and buses.
* Report slippery or unsafe conditions to bus operators, train crews or NJ TRANSIT staff.
* Listen closely to public address announcements at stations for late-breaking service information.
By NJ Transit
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