NJ Transit service in and out of Penn Station limited due to bridge signal issue

By FOX 5 NY STAFF

Updated May 11, 2023 5:26pm EDT

NJ Transit sees extensive delays due to signal problems at Portal Bridge

NJ Transit is operating "limited" rail service with extensive delays in and out of Penn Station New York due to ongoing signal issues on the Portal Bridge.

NEW JERSEY - NJ Transit is currently operating limited rail service in and out of New York Penn Station after a signal issue at the Amtrak Portal Bridge suspended service earlier Thursday.

The initial suspension happened just after 10:30 a.m. on Thursday.

Rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by NJ Transit buses, private carriers and PATH trains at Newark-Penn Station, Hoboken and 33rd Street.

Midtown Direct service is being diverted to Hoboken.