This NJ Transit, Amtrak bridge was just used for the first time. Here’s when commuters will get to cross it.

NJ Transit commuters will see full rail service restored Monday after a new $2.3 billion Portal North Bridge over the ...
Trains

Ceremonial train is first to cross New Jersey’s Portal North Bridge (with video)

The Portal North Bridge has carried its first passenger train. Marking the progress and near-completion of the cutover of one track on the new bridge over the Hackensack River, NJ Transit and Amtrak ...

After weeks of disruptions for Amtrak and NJ Transit commuters, here’s when the latest bridge work will be finished

The project to put one track of the busy Northeast Corridor Line in service on the $2.3 billion Portal North Bridge will be ...
Gothamist

NJ Transit opens new bridge over Hackensack River, enabling faster train speeds

The new structure replaces the 116-year-old Portal Bridge, which had to swing open every time boats passed by in a maneuver that caused delays for train riders.
AOL

NYC-area train stations eerily empty as NJ Transit strike brings bustling service to a grinding halt

Last call for the ghost train to Jersey. Normally bustling transit terminals were eerily empty Friday as NJ Transit engineers went on strike, bringing rail services across the state to a grinding halt ...

Amtrak, NJ Transit major service cuts begin Sunday for Portal Bridge work

NJ Transit and Amtraks month long cutover of one track to the new Portal Bridge will cut service by 53% for one month. This is what you need to know about changes to rail commuting.