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New Jersey Assembly Committee Advances Bill to Offer Discounted NJ Transit Fares

October 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee has advanced a measure to create two programs that would offer discounted fares and make transit more accessible to riders.

Gottheimer: $500,000 for the Future Lackawanna Railway & Andover Train Station Site

October 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey announced $500,000 in clawed-back federal dollars secured through the Transit Security Grant Program to strengthen security and safety at the planned Andover park-and-ride station.

A NJ Transit train idles in Rahway, New Jersey.

NJ Transit Board Appoints Rogust as Senior Vice President and General Manager of NJ Transit Rail Operations

September 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The NJ Transit Board of Directors has appointed Daniel Rogust as senior vice president and general manager of NJ Transit Rail Operations.

Gateway Development Commission Board Approves Agreements to Support Tunnel Resuce and Emergency Response Preparedness

August 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Gateway Development Commission Board of Commissioners has today agreed to establish and maintain a tunnel rescue team for the Hudson Tunnel Project.

Forbes Names NJ Transit to America’s Best-in-State Employers 2026 List

August 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

For the eighth straight year, Forbes has named NJ Transit to its renowned America’s Best-in-State Employers 2026 list.

NJ Transit Approves $3.5 Billion Budget

July 16, 2026 New Jersey Monitor

NJ Transit’s board voted Thursday to raise spending 11% over the prior year’s budget after facing financial headwinds.

Holzapfel Slams NJ Transit Bridge Closures, No Back-up Plan

July 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A New Jersey senator blasted NJ Transit leadership for closing a busy railroad bridge over the Manasquan River during a busy holiday weekend, stranding boaters and creating a severe decline in revenue for local businesses.

NJ Transit Launches ‘Ricardo Says’ Courtesy Campaign

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit announced a new customer courtesy campaign featuring the famous Ricardo the Bull, designed to enhance the customer experience.

Gateway Development Commission Awards Contract for Third Hudson Tunnel Project Construction

June 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Gateway Development Commission this week awarded Skanska Creamer Sanzari NJSA JV the contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Construction Package 3: The New Jersey Surface Alignment.

More Than 300 Turn Out for NJ Transit’s First Industry Day

April 22, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

More than 300 commercial real estate, finance and government professionals turned out to learn about NJ Transit’s upcoming transit-oriented development projects, along with opportunities for leasing and retail.