SEPTA and NJ Transit Resume After Blizzard

SEPTA and NJ Transit restore bus and rail service after 2 feet of snow forced closures

SEPTA, NJ Transit Resume After Blizzard Suspensions

SEPTA and NJ Transit are bringing buses and trains back after the Blizzard of '26 dumped nearly 2 feet of snow across the region, forcing Monday suspensions. SEPTA resumed more than 20 bus routes in Philadelphia, while NJ Transit restarted Newark Light Rail and River Line service around 4 p.m. Monday. New Jersey's travel ban expired at noon Monday, with commercial vehicle restrictions ending at 5 p.m.

Storm Triggers Emergency Declarations

The major winter storm hit southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware on Sunday night and Monday, prompting emergency responses across all three states. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued a disaster emergency declaration Sunday to help allocate resources for storm response. Travel restrictions were implemented across all three states, and several public transit services were suspended Monday. Delaware lifted driving restrictions in New Castle County Monday evening, while Level 2 restrictions remained in Kent and Sussex counties.

Transit Services Return in Phases

SEPTA hoped to restore some Regional Rail service Monday afternoon after bringing buses back online. The Center City trolley tunnels reopened, and Access Paratransit service resumed at 3 p.m. Monday. NJ Transit's Hudson-Bergen Light Rail resumed service around 6 p.m. on a weekend schedule. On Tuesday, most NJ Transit rail services will operate on a Presidents Day schedule, while bus, Light Rail, and Access Link services will run on regular weekday schedules.

Gradual Return to Normal Operations

Transit agencies are working to restore full service after the historic snowfall forced systemwide suspensions. SEPTA officials said they're prioritizing major bus routes and Regional Rail lines as crews clear snow from tracks and stations. NJ Transit is using modified holiday schedules Tuesday to allow additional time for snow removal and equipment checks before returning to full weekday service.

Riders Should Expect Delays

Commuters should expect possible delays, cancellations, or detours as services return to normal following the Blizzard of '26. Transit officials said residual snow and ice could affect schedules through midweek. Riders can check Moovit for real-time updates on SEPTA and NJ Transit routes as agencies work to restore regular service levels.