Full Train Service Restored On Morris & Essex and Gladstone Lines

NORTH JERSEY — Full, regular service will resume on the Morris & Essex and Gladstone train lines Friday, after two storms in one week caused a tree to fall and damaged wiring and equipment in Maplewood.

The Montclair-Boonton line will also resume regular rather than enhanced service.

NJ Transit said in a release Thursday night:

"NJ Transit crews working around the clock have successfully completed repairs to the extensive storm damage in the Maplewood area earlier than anticipated allowing full regular weekday service to resume on the Morris & Essex Line (M&E) and Gladstone Branch beginning tomorrow, Friday, March 18.

"On Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20, the M&E and Gladstone Branch will operate regular weekend service. The Montclair-Boonton Line will also resume regular weekday service tomorrow after providing enhanced service to accommodate M&E customers."

The agency released "before" and "after" photos:

Find the Morris & Essex schedule and all other routes here.

Follow the Morris & Essex line on Twitter here.

For more information and language assistance, call NJ TRANSIT Customer Service at (973) 275-5555 between 8:30-5.

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