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NJ Lawmaker: Delaying Electric Truck Mandate a Win for Small Towns and Businesses

December 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Assembly Transportation Committee approved legislation delaying a government mandate forcing manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks to sell only new battery-powered vehicles to decrease the number of diesel-powered trucks on state roads.

NJ Transit Celebrates County Yard and Delco Lead Storage and Inspection Facility Project Groundbreaking

December 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit celebrated the groundbreaking of the County Yard and Delco Lead Storage and Inspection Facility Project.

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!

New Jersey Committee Advances Bill to Allow Disabled Railroad Workers to Receive Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement

December 9, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced legislation that would make disabled persons who receive disability payments under the federal Railroad Retirement Act eligible for a homestead property tax reimbursement.

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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.

Port Authority Awards AirTrain Contract to Joint Venture

November 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has awarded a joint venture between Tutor Perini Corp. and O&G Industries a $1.18 billion contract to replace the AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.