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NJ Transit riders are continuing to experience major service disruptions Saturday morning as crews work to repair infrastructure damaged by severe storms that swept through the state Friday night.

According to NJ Transit, service remains suspended on the Morris & Essex Line, Gladstone Branch, Raritan Valley Line and North Jersey Coast Line due to storm-related damage.

Officials said repair crews remain on scene assessing and repairing damaged infrastructure. The Morris & Essex Line and North Jersey Coast Line are expected to remain suspended through Saturday morning while repairs continue.

Service has resumed on the Main, Bergen County, Port Jervis, Pascack Valley and Hoboken lines, though riders should expect residual delays.

Meanwhile, Northeast Corridor Line service is operating on or close to schedule after an earlier disabled train near Metuchen. NJ Transit said trains may still experience residual delays of up to 30 minutes in both directions. Eastbound trains are no longer using track-level boarding at New Brunswick, Edison and Metuchen.

NJ Transit is honoring rail tickets and passes on NJ Transit and private carrier buses, as well as PATH service at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken Terminal and 33rd Street in New York.

Customers are encouraged to check NJ Transit for the latest service updates and alternate travel options before heading out.

Several NJ Transit train lines have been suspended or delayed due to damage from severe storms that moved through the state on Friday night.

Latest updates on train, rail service:

Due to damage from the severe storms that went through the state, train service is suspended on Morris and Essex, Gladstone Branch, Raritan Valley, and North Jersey Coast Lines. Crews have been deployed to assess and repair damage to the infrastructure. Service has resumed on Main, Bergen County, Port Jervis, Pascack Valley lines and Hoboken with residual delays. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross honored on NJ TRANSIT and private carrier buses and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken Terminal, and 33rd Street, New York. Customers should visit http://njtransit.com/ABC for available alternate service information.

River Line service is suspended in both directions between Roebling and Cass Street Stations due to weather-related downed trees on the tracks near Roebling Station. Substitute bus service is being provided.

Northeast Corridor Line rail service is subject to up to 1-hour delays in both directions due to a disabled train near Metuchen. Eastbound trains are track-level boarding and deboarding at New Brunswick, Edison, and Metuchen. Stair use is required to access trains. Customers unable to use stairs should follow crew instructions or use stations with accessible services. Customers should visit njtransit.com/ABC for available alternate service information.

Extremely dangerous storms with 70-80 mph wind gusts raced from northern New Jersey into the New York City area on Friday night.

Jeff Smith has an update on an AccuWeather Alert for extremely dangerous storms with 70-80mph wind gusts racing from northern New Jersey into the New York City area.

There are already many reports of damage coming in from northern New Jersey.