Commuter Rail

NJ Transit will modify five stations on the northeast corridor line to improve accessibility for residents with disabilities as part of a settlement resolving a civil rights suit lodged by federal authorities, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced Tuesday.

N.J. Transit has started using a high-pressure power washing system to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall season.

Chronic staffing shortages and deferred maintenance were again cited as some of the key reasons behind the continued challenges facing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority as state officials went before a legislative panel.