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NJ TRANSIT Light Rail: Service for Independence Day – Thursday, July 3, through Saturday, July 5, 2025

From Thursday, July 3, and continuing until Saturday, July 5, NJ TRANSIT Light Rail service will operate on a modified schedule as outlined below.

 

SERVICE NOTES:

Thursday, July 3: All Light Rail Trains will operate on a regular weekday schedule. See njtransit.com or see Light Rail Timetables for details.

Friday, July 4: 

  • Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend/holiday schedule until 10:00 AM. After 10:00 AM, HBLR will operate on a modified schedule as follows:   
    • Beginning at 10:00 AM on July 4, HBLR will adjust the routes which normally travel through and serve Exchange Place by terminating one stop prior to the Exchange Place station. From 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, northbound service will terminate at Essex Street Station and southbound service will terminate at Harborside Station, with trains operating every 20 minutes.
    • From 5:00 PM until 12:00 AM, service will operate every 15 minutes, with load-and-go shuttle service operating between Tonnelle Avenue and Hoboken Terminal from 6:00 PM until 9:30 PM.
    • Normal weekend service will continue after 12:00 AM.
  • Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule.
  • River LINE will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule. 

Saturday, July 5: All Light Rail Trains will operate on a regular weekend schedule. See njtransit.com or see Light Rail Timetables for details. 

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Beverages of any kind, in any type of container, open or closed, will not be permitted on board train/bus/light rail. This policy will be strictly enforced. Customers will see increased police presence on the transit system statewide.

Customers are encouraged to subscribe to the latest updates via text messages and emails at My Transit Alerts, through the TRANSIT Mobile App (including customized push notifications), by visiting Travel Alerts & Advisories for the latest service-related information, or by following us at @NJTRANSIT or via your line-specific accounts on “X” (formerly Twitter).