NJ Transit Quietly Scales Back Ambitious $22 Million Bus Lane After World Cup

Newark, NJ – A new NJ TRANSIT after-action report on transportation operations during the FIFA World Cup does not cancel the long-discussed Meadowlands Transitway. Instead, the report concludes that future events at…

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Maplewood Man Charged After Stealing NJ Transit Police Armored Vehicle for Two-Hour Joyride

Newark, NJ – A 39-year-old Maplewood man is facing 14 criminal charges after authorities say he stole a $500,000 NJ Transit Police armored BearCat from the agency’s Emergency Service Unit headquarters and…

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NJ TRANSIT Replaces More Than Half of Cloudy Train Windows in Accelerated Fleet Upgrade

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ TRANSIT announced it has replaced windows on 241 multilevel rail cars, representing 56% of its current multilevel fleet, as the agency continues an accelerated effort to eliminate the…

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NJ TRANSIT Restores Most Rail Service, Morris & Essex Lines Remain Suspended After Storm Damage

Newark, NJ – NJ TRANSIT has restored regular service on most of its rail network following severe storms that struck New Jersey Friday night, but service remains suspended on the Morris &…

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NJ TRANSIT Service Still Disrupted After Severe Storms Damage Rail Infrastructure

Newark, NJ – NJ TRANSIT continues to repair storm-damaged rail infrastructure Saturday, leaving service suspended on several major commuter rail lines following powerful thunderstorms that swept across New Jersey Friday night. The…

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NJ Transit Rail Service Suspended on Three North Jersey Lines After Disabled Train in Newark

A disabled train near Newark Broad Street has halted service in both directions on the Morris & Essex, Gladstone Branch, and Montclair-Boonton lines, with cross-honoring in effect on buses and PATH. Newark,…

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Extreme Heat May Slow NJ Transit Trains as New Fare Increase Takes Effect

Passengers should expect possible rush-hour delays through Saturday as extreme temperatures force slower train operations, while a new 3% fare increase also took effect Wednesday. Newark, NJ – NJ Transit warned riders…

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NJ Transit Riders Hit With Fare Increase After Major Delays and World Cup Travel Chaos

A 3% NJ Transit fare hike took effect Tuesday, just one day after widespread rail delays left thousands of commuters stranded and weeks after the agency faced criticism over World Cup-related service…

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NJ Transit, Gov. Sherrill Urge Commuters to Work From Home During World Cup Match Days

New Jersey officials are encouraging residents to work remotely or adjust travel schedules on FIFA World Cup match days as large crowds head to MetLife Stadium and transit systems face increased demand.…

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NJ Transit Fares Set to Rise 3% on July 1 as Agency Blames COVID-19 Pandemic for Financial Woes

The latest fare hike is part of an automatic annual increase approved by the NJ Transit Board as the agency continues to address budget pressures and lower-than-expected ridership recovery. NJ Transit riders…

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NJ Transit Spent and Wasted $26 Million on World Cup Transitway That Never Happened

NJ Transit has spent more than $25 million on planning and design for its Meadowlands Transitway project, yet World Cup transportation is currently relying on trains, shuttle buses, and temporary traffic management…

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NJ Transit Delays New York Service After World Cup Match, Local Commuters Stranded

Thousands of rail passengers faced delays and service disruptions after a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium, with some NJ Transit trains stopping short of New York City and riders expressing frustration…

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NJ Transit Celebrates Problem-Free First Day of World Cup Train Rides

After months of criticism over delays and service disruptions, NJ Transit says it successfully moved more than 21,000 World Cup fans from MetLife Stadium without major operational issues following the tournament’s first…

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World Cup Arrives, but NJ Transit Riders Still Face Delays and Problems on Critical NYC-Newark Rail Link

Newark, NJ — As New Jersey begins hosting FIFA World Cup events, persistent rail disruptions between New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station continue to frustrate commuters and raise questions about…

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NJ Transit Restores Normal Service After Disabled Train Causes Delays Near Short Hills

Commuters on the Morris and Essex and Gladstone Branch lines faced delays of up to 45 minutes after a disabled train disrupted service near Short Hills. Short Hills, NJ – NJ Transit…

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NJ Transit Delays Hit Morning Commute Just 10 Days Before World Cup Opens

Newark, NJ — Thousands of commuters traveling between New Jersey and New York faced delays of up to an hour Monday morning after ongoing repairs from an Amtrak tunnel fire disrupted NJ…

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Widespread Delays in Friday Morning Commute Across New Jersey Made Worse by NJ Transit Shutdown

A major NJ Transit rail shutdown into New York City sent ripple effects across New Jersey’s transportation network Friday morning, as commuters scrambled for alternate routes following an Amtrak tunnel fire that…

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NJ Transit Suspends Service After Train Fire Shuts Down Rush Hour Commute

Thousands of commuters faced major travel disruptions Thursday morning after an Amtrak track car fire damaged overhead wires and rail infrastructure inside one of the Hudson River tunnels, forcing NJ Transit to…

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NJ Transit Delayed After Fatal Trespasser Strike Near Elizabeth

A fatal trespasser incident near Elizabeth on Thursday disrupted NJ Transit rail service into and out of Penn Station New York, causing delays of up to an hour and forcing some trains…

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Major NJ TRANSIT Rail Disruptions After Newark Drawbridge Gets Stuck Open

Multiple commuter rail lines suspended as NJ TRANSIT urges riders to seek alternate transportation NJ TRANSIT commuters faced major delays and service suspensions Tuesday after the Newark Draw Bridge became stuck in…