Overhead Wire Issues Suspend NJ Transit Commuter Trains

An overhead wire issue suspended NJ Transit's rail service along the Morris & Essex Line Monday morning, Dec. 4

NJ Transit train
Photo Credit: *Cecilia Levine*

12/04/2023 9:58 a.m.

Service was suspended in both directions between Chatham and Mount Tabor due to an issue near Mount Tabor, NJ Transit said.

M&E and Gladstone Line trains were being diverted into Hoboken.

The issue caused a disruption to hundreds of commuters, according to some who took to X for guidance.

"Hundreds of people standing at maplewood station," one said in a Tweet. "No announcements for over 25 mins. Where are the trains? Are 6314 and 312 running?"

NJ Transit provided updates promptly.

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