How long will the Dinky Train be out of service?
Where will the train stop be located during construction?
How do I get to Princeton Junction when the train is not operating?
I heard that there will be a temporary bus operating between Princeton and Princeton Junction during construction, even when the Dinky is operating. Is that true?

When will the new train station open?
What will the train schedule be during construction?
Where can I buy train tickets during the construction?
Can I get updates on my cell phone about train service interruptions/changes?

How long will the Dinky Train be out of service?

The University is working with NJ TRANSIT to minimize the time when the Dinky will not be operating between Princeton Station and Princeton Junction. At this time we anticipate two one-week disruptions to service. The first disruption to service for construction will occur in fall 2013 when service is transitioned from the current University Place station location to a temporary platform south of the new station. The second disruption to service for construction will occur in late summer 2014 when service is transitioned from the temporary platform location to the new station terminus. There may be other limited duration closures. During service interruptions, bus service will be operated between Princeton and Princeton Junction.

Where will the train stop be located during construction?

The Dinky will stop running to the University Place station in fall 2013. At that time, the terminus of the train will be relocated to a temporary platform south of the new station location, near the south end of the new commuter parking lot which will be operational before the relocation takes place. The temporary platform will be used until the new station opens in late summer 2014.

How do I get to Princeton Junction when the train is not operating?

If the Dinky train is not operating, NJ TRANSIT will operate a replacement bus between Princeton Junction and Princeton Station. NJ TRANSIT patrons can sign up to receive service updates.

I heard that there will be a temporary bus operating between Princeton and Princeton Junction during construction, even when the Dinky is operating. Is that true?

Yes, when the Dinky terminus is relocated to the temporary platform south of the new station, the University will operate a temporary "express bus" as a supplement to the rail service between Princeton Station and Princeton Junction Station until the new station opens. The bus will have a stop at the current station location on University Place to pick up and drop off passengers, and will have a stop at the Princeton Junction Station near the Dinky terminus.

Express bus riders will need to have a valid NJ TRANSIT Train ticket or pass starting or terminating at Princeton Station to use the bus. The bus will operate during normal Dinky operating hours. This means that during the time when the Dinky is operating from its temporary location, Dinky riders will have a choice between riding the Dinky to or from the temporary location (which will be in the new parking lot), or riding an express bus to or from the existing station area. They also will have the option of riding the bus in one direction and the train in the other direction.

Princeton University TigerTransit buses, which are free and open to the public, will meet every incoming Dinky train during peak commuting hours at the temporary platform and travel from there north to Nassau Street.

When will the new train station open?

We anticipate that the new station will open in late summer 2014. At that point TigerTransit buses will meet every incoming Dinky during peak commuter hours at the new station.

What will the train schedule be during construction?

NJ TRANSIT train schedules are available online. Until fall 2013, printed train schedules will be posted at the University Place station location. After fall 2013, when the train terminus is relocated to the temporary platform, printed train schedules will be posted at both the University Place station location and at the temporary platform. Once the new station opens in late summer 2014, printed train schedules will be available at the new station location.

Where can I buy train tickets during the construction?

Until fall 2013, train tickets can be purchased at the existing University Place station location. After fall 2013, when the train terminus is relocated to the temporary platform, tickets can be purchased at both the University Place station location and at the temporary platform. Once the new station opens in late summer 2014, train tickets will be available for purchase at the new station location.

Can I get updates on my cell phone about train service interruptions/changes?

NJ TRANSIT patrons can sign up to receive service updates via email.