NJ's new Portal North Bridge helped ease a transit meltdown
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Problems with overhead wire support structures on the old Portal Bridge caused an early morning service suspension and then delays for NJ Transit and Amtrak that are expected to continue through the evening rush.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
Elected officials celebrated the first ceremonial ride over the new Portal North Bridge on March 12. Then it was pressed into service March 13.
NJ Transit and Amtraks month long cutover of one track to the new Portal Bridge will cut service by 53% for one month. This is what you need to know about changes to rail commuting.
A winter storm is expected to turn into a blizzard Sunday night into Monday with heavy snow and damaging winds.