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[ August 7, 2025 ] Amtrak’s NextGen Acela Debuts on Aug. 28 Amtrak
[ August 4, 2025 ] Senate Confirms Marcus J. Molinaro as 16th Federal Transit Administration Administrator FTA
[ July 31, 2025 ] Analysis: Amtrak Increasingly Reliant on Aging Fleet Amtrak
[ July 31, 2025 ] Amtrak Names Costin Corneanu Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Amtrak
[ July 31, 2025 ] Quiet Zones Along DART Silver Line to Become Active Before End of August Commuter Rail

NJ Transit Awards Contract for Portion of North Jersey Coast Line Bridge Over Raritan River

December 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The NJ Transit Board of Directors advanced the construction of the new Raritan River Bridge on the North Jersey Coast Line by awarding the second construction contract, which encompasses the lift portion of the bridge.

Kolluri Named Next Head of Bealeagured NJ Transit

December 11, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced today that Kris Kolluri will become NJ Transit’s next president and CEO, following Kevin Corbett’s resignation.

NJ Transit: No Drinks During Upcoming SantaCon Events

December 11, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Put down the eggnog, Santa!

Newark Liberty International Airport Station

Report: NJ Transit Head Announces Resignation

December 9, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning and to take a university job, NJ.com reported.

First of Three New Portal North Bridge Arches Delivered

November 27, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Following a 30-hour journey down the Hudson River, the first of three massive arches to support the new Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site, bringing the project a giant leap closer to completion.

NJ Transit Adding Additional Service as Thanksgiving Arrives

November 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit is adding additional service this Thanksgiving weekend to help relieve travel stress as the Garden State starts the holiday season.

Feds Announce $1.5 Billion for 19 Northeast Corridor Projects

November 15, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration announced nearly $1.5 billion for 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor.

New Jersey Republican: ‘Commuters Deserve Real Solutions, Not Empty Promises’

November 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

While the New Jersey Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee heard testimony from NJ Transit and Amtrak leaders, Republicans were unsatisfied with their responses.

NJ Transit to Hold Info Sessions on New Walter Rand Transportation Center

November 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit will host virtual and in-person informational sessions as it unveils preliminary design concepts for a new Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden.

Feds Award NJ Transit $380,000 for TOD Master Plan in Paterson

November 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds have awarded NJ Transit $380,000 in federal funds to create a transit-oriented development master plan around Paterson station.