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Hoboken Today
By the People, for the People
Morris & Essex Train Diversions to Hoboken Start Tuesday
Commuters face disruptions as Midtown Direct trains are diverted for a month of track work
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Beginning Tuesday, February 17, NJ Transit will divert weekday Midtown Direct trains to Hoboken instead of Penn Station New York for a month of track work. Commuters will need to adjust their travel plans, including purchasing different monthly passes and one-way tickets, and using alternative transit options like PATH and NY Waterway ferries to get to Manhattan.
Why it matters
The diversion of Midtown Direct trains will significantly impact commuters who rely on this rail service to get to and from New York City. The changes require commuters to adjust their travel plans, purchase different fare products, and navigate more crowded alternative transit options during the month-long disruption.
The details
From February 15 to March 15, all weekday Midtown Direct trains will be diverted to Hoboken, while weekend service will continue to Penn Station New York. Commuters will need to purchase NJ Transit monthly passes to/from Hoboken instead of Penn Station, and one-way tickets during the diversion period. Those tickets will be cross-honored for travel on PATH, NY Waterway ferries, and NJ Transit bus service between Hoboken and Manhattan. Customers are encouraged to work from home if possible, and to travel during off-peak hours to avoid crowding on alternative transit options.
- On Monday, February 16, rail service will operate on the Portal cutover weekend schedule with additional trains.
- Midtown Direct trains will begin diverting to Hoboken on Tuesday, February 17.
- The diversion will continue through March 15.
The players
NJ Transit
The public transportation system serving the state of New Jersey.
Vic De Luca
The mayor of Maplewood, New Jersey.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
The agency that operates the PATH train system and other transportation infrastructure in the New York/New Jersey region.
What they’re saying
“NJ Transit Customer Service Ambassadors will be a train station to assist passengers and answer commuting questions. I'll also be at the Maplewood station on Tuesday morning, so say hello.”
— Vic De Luca, Mayor of Maplewood (Village Green)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This service disruption highlights the challenges commuters face when major transit infrastructure work is undertaken, requiring them to adjust travel plans, purchase different fare products, and navigate more crowded alternative transit options. The changes underscore the importance of reliable and flexible public transportation for the region.
