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Major Delays Expected on NJ Transit and Amtrak for Next 4 Weeks
Crews to transfer service from old 115-year-old portal bridge to new one over Hackensack River
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Amtrak and New Jersey Transit commuters will face significant disruptions over the next four weeks as crews work to transfer rail service from the old, 115-year-old portal bridge to a new one over the Hackensack River. The portal bridge is a critical connection between New Jersey and New York along the Northeast Corridor.
Why it matters
The portal bridge is a vital link for rail travel in the region, and this transition represents a major milestone in the larger Gateway Program to improve reliability and capacity on the Northeast Corridor. However, the work will result in reduced and modified rail service, longer travel times, and some train cancellations during the transition period.
The details
Starting on February 15th, there will be reduced and modified rail service, longer travel times with new schedules, train consolidations, and some cancellations as crews work on transferring service from the old portal bridge to the new one. This project is expected to run through March 14th.
- The transition work is scheduled to begin on February 15, 2026.
- The project is expected to be completed by March 14, 2026.
The players
Amtrak
A major intercity passenger railroad service that operates in the northeastern United States, including along the Northeast Corridor that includes the portal bridge.
New Jersey Transit
The public transportation system in the U.S. state of New Jersey, which operates bus, light rail, and commuter rail services, including routes that use the portal bridge.
Gateway Program
A comprehensive program of rail infrastructure projects intended to improve current passenger rail service and create new capacity for trains traveling between New Jersey and New York.
What’s next
Once the transition to the new portal bridge is complete, it will enable long-term reliability and capacity improvements on the Northeast Corridor.
The takeaway
This work on the portal bridge is a critical step in the larger Gateway Program to modernize and enhance rail infrastructure between New Jersey and New York, but it will result in significant service disruptions for commuters over the next month.
