NJ Transit Service Disrupted by Stuck Newark Drawbridge, Affecting Multiple Rail Lines
NJ Transit service experienced significant disruptions on November 5 and 6, 2026, due to the Newark Drawbridge becoming stuck in the open position. The malfunction, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, November 5, led to the suspension of rail service in both directions between Newark Broad Street and Hoboken. The affected lines included the Morris & Essex Line, Gladstone Branch, and Montclair-Boonton Line. While limited service resumed by 9:30 p.m. on November 5, the impact continued into the Friday morning commute. On November 6, NJ Transit announced that trains would not operate between Dover and Hackettstown on the Morris & Essex Lines, nor between Montclair State University Station and Hackettstown on the Montclair-Boonton Line. Commuters faced heavy crowds at stations like Secaucus Junction and were advised to anticipate extra travel time and check for service updates. NJ Transit confirmed that rail tickets and passes were being cross-honored on NJ Transit and private carrier buses, NJ Transit Light...