Update: NJ Transit Says NO Trains on Monday

Commuting will be hell tomorrow - in fact, you might want to stay home. 

For starters, there won't be any New Jersey Transit train service to New York, at least in the morning.

NJ Transit reversed an earlier statement that there would be a modified schedule, saying late Sunday that service would be suspended "until further notice," except for the Atlantic City Rail Line.

Gov. Chris Christie said New Jersey workers who don't need to go to work shouldn't do so on Monday.

Earlier, NJ Transit said that crews were working around the clock Sunday to assess storm damage and would make all necessary repairs. 

“The transportation system throughout the state has been severely stressed. Our goal is to resume service as quickly and safely as possible.  However, customers should not expect a normal weekday tomorrow for transit services as crews continue to assess damage around the state — particularly on the railroad,” said NJ TRANSIT Executive Director James Weinstein.

“This afternoon our crews were out inspecting rail lines, equipment yards, buses and train sets, and making repairs or clean-ups where necessary so we can be up and running as fully as possible for tomorrow's work day,” said Weinstein.

“Most importantly, thanks to Governor Christie’s call to suspend service before Irene reached New Jersey, we were able to ensure the safety of customers and employees,” Weinstein said, adding, “We also were able to move locomotives, train cars, buses and other equipment to places where they could be protected as much as possible from the elements, and thus be ready to serve our customers again quickly and efficiently once the storm has fully passed.”

NJ Transit also issued the following information:

Light Rail Service:
■ The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and River Line will operate on a weekend schedule. The River Line customers may be subject to delays between the Walter Rand Transportation Center and the Entertainment Center also because of flooding.
■ Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule.

Access Link:
■  Access Link Paratransit Service will begin operating at 1 p.m. tomorrow.

Systemwide Cross-Honoring in Effect:
■ To give customers additional travel options, NJ TRANSIT will offer system-wide cross-honoring, enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode – rail, bus or light rail.

For example, customers who normally take the bus from Rutherford to the Port Authority Bus Terminal may use their bus pass on the train from Rutherford to New York Penn Station. Similarly, customers who normally take the bus between Atlantic City and Lindenwold may use the Atlantic City Rail Line.

Other Important Travel Information:

■ Before starting your trip, visit njtransit.com for up-to-the-minute service information. This information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555 or from broadcast traffic reports.
■ Allow plenty of extra time travel time.  Delays and service changes are possible.
■ Listen closely to public address announcements at stations for late-breaking service information.