New Jersey

NJ Transit Reports it is Bouncing Back from Pandemic Ridership Slump

December 15, 2022 The Center Square

As one of the largest transit agencies in the country, The New Jersey Transit Corporation saw its ridership plummet and took in billions of federal money to keep operations running during the pandemic

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

FTA Awards NJ Transit Grant to Study ‘Equitable’ Transit-Oriented Development

December 12, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded NJ Transit a $592,000 grant to study equitable transit-oriented development (TOD) along the proposed nine-mile extension of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) into Bergen County.

South Jersey Lawmakers Question Glassboro-Camden Rail Line

December 9, 2022 The Center Square

South Jersey lawmakers hope to derail plans for an 18-mile light-rail line connecting Camden and Glassboro, saying it is unnecessary.

A N.J. Transit train departs from Montvale, N.J. on Feb. 10, 2016.

New Jersey Lawmaker Slams Proposed Glassboro-Camden Line Route

December 1, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Republican state Sen. Edward Durr called the route in its current form a patchwork approach that will divide smaller towns, increase traffic, and endanger the safety of residents.

New Jersey lawmaker Wants Wi-Fi on NJ Transit Trains

November 19, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

A New Jersey legislator wants free Wi-Fi mandated for NJ Transit customers.

Settlement Requires NJ Transit to Boost Accessibility at Five Stations

October 20, 2022 New Jersey Monitor

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.

NJ Transit Reports it is Bouncing Back from Pandemic Ridership Slump

FTA Awards NJ Transit Grant to Study ‘Equitable’ Transit-Oriented Development

South Jersey Lawmakers Question Glassboro-Camden Rail Line

New Jersey Lawmaker Slams Proposed Glassboro-Camden Line Route

New Jersey lawmaker Wants Wi-Fi on NJ Transit Trains

Settlement Requires NJ Transit to Boost Accessibility at Five Stations

New Jersey Acquires Nine-mile-Long Former Rail Line

New Jersey Officials Commemorate Hoboken Connect Groundbreaking

Today is New Jersey Railroad Workers Day

N.J. Transit Deploys AquaTrack Track Washing System to Clear Leaves from Rails