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NJBIA: Fiscal 2026 Budget, Corporate Transit Tax Revenues Must Fully Go to NJ Transit

February 11, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

With Gov. Phil Murphy’s Fiscal 2026 budget address approaching on Feb. 25, the New Jersey Business & Industry Association wants the $1 billion Corporate Transit Tax levied on New Jersey’s largest job creators to be fully dedicated to its intended target – NJ Transit.

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NJ Transit Engineers Strike Looms as Union Rejects Proposal Over Wage Dispute

January 29, 2025 New Jersey Monitor

The union that represents NJ Transit’s train engineers has rejected a settlement recommended by a federal board overseeing its wage dispute with the state transit agency, clearing the path to a possible strike in March.

Commuter Rail

NJ Transit Prepares for Winter Weather

January 18, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Customers are advised to monitor for potential service disruptions, detours or suspensions on Sunday, Jan. 19 and Monday, Jan. 20.

A N.J. Transit train in Montvale, N.J., in March 2018.
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Feds Award $6.8 Million Grant to NJ Transit for Zero-Emission Bus Study

January 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded NJ Transit a $6.8 million grant, allowing it to proceed with determining needed upgrades at existing and planned future garages as it transitions to a zero-emission bus fleet by 2040.

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New Jersey Senate Passes Bill to Allow Disabled Railroad Workers to Receive Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement

January 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate passed a measure to make disabled persons who receive disability payments under the federal Railroad Retirement Act eligible for a homestead property tax reimbursement.

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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.

Commuter Rail

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.

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.

Commuter Rail

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.

Commuter Rail

NJ Transit: No Drinks During Upcoming SantaCon Events

December 11, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Put down the eggnog, Santa!

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