NJ TRANSIT Bus Operations has 525 tons of bulk salt on standby statewide, with each of its 16 garages stocked with bags of salt.Bus snow-fighting equipment has been readied and ice/snow-inhibiting supplies have been restocked for winter to keep 52 bus loops, terminals and lots cleared throughout the state.Bus maintenance personnel have checked the heating systems, engine fluids, tires, windshield wipers, doors and airbrake systems on NJ TRANSIT’s 2,200 buses.Our year-round tree trimming program is part of our preventative maintenance program. In addition, our year-round tree trimming program proactively minimizes downed trees or limbs along the right-of-way and on our overhead electrical system, personnel are on standby to quickly respond to reports of trees or limbs that could damage overhead wires or prevent safe passage of trains.NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations has approximately 20,000 pounds of salt on hand with the ability to obtain an additional 100,000 pounds, if needed.In addition, all locomotives are equipped with snowplows to clear snow from the rails. Two jet-engine-powered snow blowers are available to remove ice and snow from tracks and critical switching areas.NJ TRANSIT’s preventative maintenance program also includes the inspection and winter maintenance of more than 750 switches and switch heaters, overhead wire systems, 12 moveable bridges and wayside power at storage yards and terminals.Rail cars and locomotives have been “winterized,” a process that includes checking onboard heating systems, ventilation, thermostats, weather stripping and electronic components, as well as changing locomotive filters and fuel from a summer blend to a winter blend.NJ TRANSIT Preparations for Winter Weather Key personnel will monitor any impacts to the system throughout the duration of the storm.įor further details and updated travel information, sign up for My Transit Alerts, download the NJ TRANSIT app and follow us on Social Media. NJ TRANSIT’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be open and closely monitoring weather forecasts and conditions as the storm develops. Customers should closely monitor social media, MyTransit alerts or for the latest service information.Ĭustomers may see trains and light rail vehicles operating during the service day tomorrow, those cars are operating without passengers to keep catenary wires and rail lines free of snow and ice. Customers are encouraged to only use the ACRL for essential travel only. Regular weekday service will operate on the Atlantic City Rail Line on Monday, as long as weather conditions safely allow.
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