PRINCETON — The Dinky train service in Princeton has been suspended until further notice due to mechanical problems, NJ Transit spokesman William Smith said Friday.

The issue was discovered at about 6:30 a.m. Friday, Smith said. Shuttle buses have been running between Princeton and the Princeton Junction NJ Transit station in West Windsor in place of the train as infrastructure crews investigate the issue, Smith said.

"We recommend customers allow for a few extra minutes in travel time due to the substitute bus service," Smith said. It remains unclear when travelers can expect the train to be up and running again, he said.

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