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NJ Transit Resumes Service Amid 60-Minute Delays

2/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

New Jersey Transit rail service resumed on February 9 after overhead wire disruptions near Newark.
Delays of up to 60 minutes persisted on major lines, including the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line.
Governor Mikie Sherrill called the delays unacceptable and tied them to Gateway Tunnel funding.
NJ Transit Chief Kris Kolluri apologized for the inconvenience.
Tickets were cross-honored by PATH and private carriers.

History

Historical Context

The Gateway Tunnel Project, initiated in 2015, aims to improve rail connections between New Jersey and New York City, addressing infrastructure challenges exacerbated by Hurricane Sandy's 2012 damage to existing tunnels. With a projected cost of $16 billion, the project reflects ongoing efforts to modernize aging transit systems, crucial for supporting regional economic growth and enhancing commuter reliability.

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Story summary

New Jersey Transit rail service resumed on February 9 after overhead wire disruptions near Newark.
Delays of up to 60 minutes persisted on major lines, including the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line.
Governor Mikie Sherrill called the delays unacceptable and tied them to Gateway Tunnel funding.
NJ Transit Chief Kris Kolluri apologized for the inconvenience.
Tickets were cross-honored by PATH and private carriers.

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