SEPTA, NJ Transit ramp up to normal service Monday, Philadelphia airport cancellations continue
After more than 9 inches of snow fell in Philadelphia on Sunday, the region will need some time to get back to normal. SEPTA, New Jersey Transit and Philadelphia International Airport are open Monday, officials say, but customers may still face cancellations, delays and disruptions as they ramp up to normal operations.
SEPTA plans to ramp up operations Monday
A SEPTA spokesperson said Sunday night that disruptions on the transit system are likely to continue Monday.
Regional Rail, Bus, Access Paratransit and Metro Routes T and G (city trolleys), which were all suspended Sunday, will resume gradually Monday as conditions allow, according to SEPTA. Once trains are up and running, Regional Rail will follow a Saturday schedule, and Metro will follow a Monday schedule.
The Market-Frankford (L), Broad Street (B), Suburban Trolleys (D) and the Norristown High Speed Line (M) continued to operate during the storm, but riders could see disruptions and delays Monday.
In a social media update just after 2:15 p.m. Monday, the Philadelphia International Airport said SEPTA's Airport line has been suspended due to the winter weather. "Travelers heading to or from PHL should plan to use alternative transportation options in the meantime," the alert said.
Riders can use the SEPTA app or check SEPTA.org for updates.
NJ Transit plans phased-in approach
New Jersey Transit began gradually restoring normal service Monday morning, an announcement from the agency said.
Newark Light Rail, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and River Line are set to operate on a weekday schedule Monday, but officials said customers could see delays and cancellations as operations ramp up.
NJ Transit will gradually get buses and Access Link services up and running as conditions allow.
Riders should check NJTransit.com or the NJ Transit app for the latest.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Monday afternoon that the state of emergency in New Jersey was lifted.
"The worst is over, but we are expecting bitterly cold temperatures throughout the week. Please continue to avoid unnecessary travel and be vigilant about ice," Sherrill said.
Philadelphia International Airport
At Philadelphia International Airport, 652 flights were canceled Sunday, with the last departure happening around 10:30 a.m. Still, officials with the Philadelphia Department of Aviation said crews were out all day plowing the runways, sidewalks and roadways around the airport.
According to FlightAware, nearly 300 flighst are canceled or delayed at PHL on Monday.
All TSA checkpoints will be open for their regular hours Monday, officials said. Travelers should check with their airlines for updates.
Amtrak Keystone Service canceled through 10 a.m.
Amtrak Keystone trains are canceled through 10 a.m. Monday.
Customers can rebook or request refunds on Amtrak.com, in the Amtrak mobile app or by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Pennsylvania Turnpike lifts travel restrictions
The Pennsylvania Turnpike lifted all travel restrictions and bans Monday morning.