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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.

Sherrill Says NJ Transit Won’t Subsidize World Cup Riders as Agency Faces $48M tab

April 17, 2026 The Turntable

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said her administration is preparing New Jersey’s transit network to handle World Cup crowds this summer while pressing FIFA to contribute to the cost of moving fans to and from MetLife Stadium.

Sherrill: New Jersey Taxpayers Shouldn’t Cover World Cup Transit Costs

April 16, 2026 The Turntable

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill pushed back Monday after reports suggested NJ Transit could charge riders more than $100 for round-trip train tickets between New York Penn Station and the Meadowlands during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Good-Bye Arrow III; NJ Transit Takes Delivery of First New Multilevel Rail Car in $3 Billion Fleet Overhaul

April 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, Congressman Rob Menendez, Congresswoman Nellie Pou and NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri showcased advancements in modernizing NJ Transit’s fleet, highlighted by the arrival of the first of 374 next-generation multilevel rail cars.

NJ Transit, Amtrak Trains Operating Over New Portal North Bridge

March 24, 2026 The Turntable

NJ Transit and Amtrak have started operating passenger trains over one of the new Portal North Bridge’s two tracks, shifting trains off the 116-year-old Portal Bridge.