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A N.J. Transit train in Montvale, N.J., in March 2018.
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N.J. Transit Adopts $2.6 Billion Operating Budget for the 2021 Fiscal Year

October 29, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
N.J. Transit Board of Directors has adopted a $2.6 billion operating budget for the 2021 fiscal year. It also approved an $11.2 billion capital budget for projects already funded and nearly $5.8 billion for “proposed projects for which funding has yet to be identified,” but that are vital to its operations.

A N.J. Transit train departs from Montvale, N.J. on Feb. 10, 2016.
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FTA Announces $9.1 Million for 10 projects in Nine States

October 8, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
The money, through the Safety Research and Demonstration and the Bus Operator Compartment programs, supports safety and innovation in the transit industry.

Commuter Rail

Tourism authority planning to buy Las Vegas Monorail system

September 5, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority plans to buy the local monorail system for $24 million, according to published reports.

A N.J. Transit train departs from Montvale, N.J. on Feb. 10, 2016.
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FRA: New Jersey Transit, New Mexico Rail Runner Express at Risk of Missing PTC Deadline

August 14, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
Nearly all railroads subject to the positive train control (PTC) mandate are operating their systems in revenue service or in advanced field testing. However, two railroads are at risk of not fully implementing PTC on all required main lines by Dec. 31: New Jersey Transit and New Mexico Rail Runner Express.

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N.J. Transit Buying Eight Additional Dual-Powered Locomotives

July 23, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
N.J. Transit is planning to buy eight additional ALP-45A dual-powered locomotives.

Commuter Rail

MARTA to Give Away Two Million Disposable Masks

July 6, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) said it is reinforcing its commitment to keeping riders safe from COVID-19.

New South Ferry
Commuter Rail

Cuomo: Closing New York City Subways Daily Presents Opportunity to Reach Homeless

May 4, 2020 The Center Square
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday said a plan to close down the city’s subways for four hours each day presents an opportunity to reach homeless individuals who’ve been neglected for decades.

Newark Liberty International Airport Station
Commuter Rail

Feds Giving N.J. Transit a $1.25 Billion Bailout

March 31, 2020 The Center Square
The $2 trillion stimulus package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday reportedly includes a $1.25 billion bailout for New Jersey Transit (NJT), the full amount the company requested on March 19.

Amtrak

Amtrak, N.J. Transit Refreshing New York Penn Station Ticketed Waiting Area

January 16, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
Amtrak and N.J. Transit are refreshing of the ticketed waiting area at New York Penn Station, the seating area for their customers at the Amtrak Concourse on the Upper Level and 8th Avenue side of the station.

A N.J. Transit train in Montvale, N.J., in March 2018.
Commuter Rail

N.J. Transit Planning to Upgrade River Line Light Rail Vehicle Engines

January 16, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
N.J. Transit said it is upgrading River Line Light Rail Vehicle engines to improve fuel efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of operating the line.

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