NJ TRANSIT Rail: Service for Independence Day – Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, 2025

Effective Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4, NJ TRANSIT Rail service will operate on a modified schedule as outlined below.

SERVICE NOTES:

Thursday, July 3: From approximately 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, extra outbound trains will operate from Penn Station New York, Newark Penn Station, and Hoboken Terminal. As a result, certain trains departing these terminals from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM will be cancelled. Visit njtransit.com or see Rail Timetables for details. 

Friday, July 4: Trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule on all lines, including Port Jervis Line train 88, departing from Port Jervis at 4:05 P.M., Secaucus Junction at 6:12 P.M., and arriving at Hoboken Terminal at 6:24 P.M. See njtransit.com for details.

Saturday, July 5: Normal rail service will resume.

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).

The translated version of this notice in your preferred language is available through the Google Translate dropdown menu at the top right corner of the page. For more information and language assistance, please call NJ TRANSIT Customer Service at (973) 275-5555 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM daily.