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NJ Transit is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 895,000 weekday trips on 260 bus routes, three light rail lines and 12 commuter rail lines. It is the second largest transit system in the country with 164 rail stations, 60 light rail stations and more than 18,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.

Press Releases

New Jersey Transit
An electric NJ Transit bus sits parked with its lights on bearing 'it's electric' livery.
The initiatives include more electric buses, a new shuttle service and a new, federally backed foray into microtransit.
Aug. 22, 2025
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NJ Transit train.
The new facility will replace the aging, flood-prone Wood-Ridge location to provide a modernized space for serving and repairing of vehicles.
July 24, 2025
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NJ Transit bus.
The budgets continue investments in infrastructure and equipment to maintain the system in a state-of-good-repair and enhance the overall customer experience.
July 22, 2025
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eight men stand in a line outside holding shovels over a fresh pile of dirt
This phase will construct and install the center span that lifts vertically to allow marine traffic to pass underneath.
June 25, 2025
New Flyer of America
A Xcelsior® 60-foot clean-diesel transit bus.
The order includes an initial firm order for 200 buses and options to purchase up to an additional 550 buses.
June 17, 2025
PANYNJ
PANYNJ begins construction on new entry point to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station.
The $160 million project will expand transit and airport access for historically underserved areas of Newark and Elizabeth, N.J.
June 16, 2025
Trains will begin utilizing the new station June 8 to coincide with new rail schedules.
April 29, 2025
Amtrak
Amtrak, NJ Transit highlight infrastructure, equipment improvements in new report.
In a new progress report, Amtrak and NJ Transit identified points of improvement in their system and set out to correct inefficiencies.
April 16, 2025
TransLink
The nearly eight-foot-tall gates will be installed in the coming months at NJ Transit’s Secaucus Junction and Newark Liberty International Airport stations.
Through this contract, Conduent Transportation will implement 72 gates in total at two of NJ Transit’s stations.
April 3, 2025
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NJ Transit has begun ushering in the next phase of the Hoboken Connect mixed-use project through an interim bus terminal near Hoboken Terminal.
The bus terminal will allow for a more efficient workspace for the construction of the Hoboken Connect mixed-use project.
March 28, 2025

Blogs

Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Just like the MTA, both NJ Transit and PANYNJ have ongoing five-year and future 20-year long-range capital plans that need funding.
Dec. 6, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Some critical details were missing from New York Sen. Chuck Schumer's announcement that he has secured $72 million from the United States Department of Transportation for various...
Nov. 22, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner.
According to the USDOT OIG, in January 2013, the FTA received $10.9 billion for the widespread damage Hurricane Sandy caused to transportation infrastructure when it hit the mid...
Nov. 15, 2024
Larry Penner..
A revenue sharing agreement with New Jersey transit providers could resolve opposition to the proposed MTA congestion pricing.
Dec. 1, 2023
Larry Penner
Don't be surprised if the East River Tunnels project completion date slips from 2027 into 2028 or 2029.
Nov. 17, 2023
Larry Penner
More details need to emerge concerning the scope of work, cost, budget, funding source and detailed timetable for construction of Governor Hochul's proposed $7 to 8 billion Penn...
Aug. 4, 2023
Larry Penner
The FTA funding is still not secured for the Gateway Tunnel Phase One project.
July 21, 2023
Larry Penner
There is still a long road ahead before congestion pricing becomes a reality.
April 28, 2023
Larry Penner
Congratulations to NJ Transit for winning a $44,677,500 grant award from the FTA.
Aug. 19, 2022

News

Amtrak
An aerial view of the aging Dock Bridge, a vertical lift railroad bridge spanning the Passaic River in Newark, New Jersey, featuring two large rusted steel lift towers and a movable span with a small operator's house, with the Newark skyline visible in the background under a clear autumn sky.
Skanska will perform the bridge rehabilitation work, and LiRo-Hill will provide project oversight and support throughout construction.
July 31, 2026
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NJ Transit ALP-46 electric locomotive number 4029 in the agency's black, silver, and orange livery sits at a platform at Newark Penn Station, with commuters walking alongside the train and wayfinding signs for PATH, Raymond Boulevard, and the waiting room visible overhead.
The NJ Transit Board adopted a $3.5 billion operating budget and $1.7 billion in capital funding for FY27.
July 21, 2026
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New Jersey Transit logo next to window on a commuter train car numbered 6081.
Once fully executed, Denholtz will have the right to transform six acres of NJ Transit owned land at the Red Bank Station on the North Jersey Coast Line into a mixed-use TOD complex...
June 12, 2026
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A New Jersey Transit commuter train on the Northeast Corridor line stopped on the tracks at the Princeton Junction station.
The agency aims to will learn more about existing capabilities to inform a scope of work for a forthcoming procurement process.
June 11, 2026
New Jersey Transit
A New Jersey Transit bus.
The agency says it was able to get the price under $100 through additional advertising revenue.
May 14, 2026
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A modern New Jersey Transit light-rail commuter train at the Washington Park Station on Broad Street in Newark, N.J.
The plan is a comprehensive roadmap that outlines immediate investments in cleanliness, accessibility, public safety and the digital experience.
May 13, 2026
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health has opened a comprehensive health and wellness center alongside New Jersey Transit’s Metropark Station.
The health and wellness center offers patients the flexibility to pop in for an appointment before commuting to work or after commuting home in the evening.
May 4, 2026
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Seven people stand in a line performing a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of Zaro's Family Bakery, marked by a 'Grand Opening' sign, colorful balloons, and gold stanchions holding a blue ribbon bearing the NJ Transit logo. The group smiles and laughs as they cut the ribbon together inside what appears to be a transit station concourse.
The agency is hosting new food vendors as part of its plan to raise non-farebox revenues.
April 16, 2026
New Jersey Transit
New Jersey Transit has received the first of 374 multilevel III rail cars.
The new vehicles represent an investment of more than $3 billion and is a major step in the agency’s plan to fully modernize its rail and bus fleets by 2031.
April 14, 2026
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A New Jersey Transit bus with advertising on its side driving along Washington Street.
The county will work with NJ Transit to ensure the study aligns with future transit operations.
April 13, 2026

Articles

NJ Transit
NJ Transit's FARE-PAY card.
The Pace Board approved the first step towards the Regional Day Pass Pilot while NJ Transit has introduced the FARE-PAY card.
April 21, 2025
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NJ Transit BEB.
The agency is purchasing new buses, launching a program to better the customer experience and replacing two escalators at Hamilton Station.
April 10, 2025
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
NJ Transit has come to a tentative agreement on a new contract with its locomotive engineers represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
The agreement has yet to be ratified by both sides but includes a total wage package that will narrow the pay gap between NJ Transit engineers and those at other commuter railroads...
March 11, 2025
STV
New Jersey Transit ALP-45DP
The transition to zero-emission technology on the bus side is well documented, yet significant challenges remain for passenger rail agencies to make a similar net-zero transition...
Feb. 18, 2025
MBTA
A Type 10 mockup vehicle stood displayed under a tent at City Hall Plaza.
MBTA celebrated the arrival of a future Green Line Type 10 vehicle mockup while NJ Transit showcased the agency’s new Multilevel III Power Cars.
Oct. 31, 2024
MBTA
MBTA fare gates.
HPT in Hinton, Alberta, and MBTA are looking to make it easier for riders to pay for using their respective transit systems while NJ Transit is offering a free week of public ...
Aug. 16, 2024
King County Metro
Snoqualmie Valley Transportation’s Valley Shuttle, the fixed route bus connecting North Bend and Duvall, Wash., will start running on Saturdays and Sundays as of Aug. 17.
In the month of August, NJ Transit, Virginia Breeze and Snoqualmie Valley Transportation will apply bus service changes to improve efficiency and reliability of their transit ...
Aug. 14, 2024
Amtrak
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Schiavone Dragados Lane JV was awarded the $465.6-million tunnel contract that will see two 5,100-foot tunnels bored starting from the New Jersey side of the Hudson River.
Aug. 2, 2024
NJ Transit
NJ Transit electric bus.
In an effort to create a more efficient and reliable transit service, NJ Transit has purchased new rail cars to replace the old and has contracted HDR Inc. of Newark for its design...
July 25, 2024
NJ Transit
The Brielle Drawbridge.
The transformation of the Brick Church station will include new infrastructure that preserves its historic features while The Brielle Drawbridge Replacement Project will replace...
June 12, 2024

Additional content from New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit)

NJ Transit
A New Jersey Transit MicroLink van, vehicle number 25801, photographed inside a maintenance facility. The white Ford Transit-based cutaway van displays the MicroLink branding and NJ Transit logo on its side, along with an accessibility symbol indicating wheelchair accessibility. A fold-out entry step is visible below the side door.
The MicroLink program will offer free connections to major bus stops and park & rides.
April 3, 2026
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Two New Jersey Transit buses parked at the Atlantic City Bus Terminal.
As part of the executive order, the NJDOT Commissioner will develop and send the governor a comprehensive plan to improve the rider experience.
March 26, 2026
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The NJ Transit logo appears on the side of of one of its trains.
The limited offering will provide longer-term parking at the West Side Avenue and Liberty State Park lots for cheaper than local market rates.
March 25, 2026
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The image shows the construction of the Portal North Bridge.
The new bridge is set to have one track enter passenger service on March 16.
March 13, 2026
Amtrak
Amtrak and New Jersey Transit are progressing on the Portal North Bridge project.
Amtrak has begun to transfer one track of rail service from the existing bridge to the new bridge, which will advance long-term reliability and capacity improvements on the Northeast...
March 4, 2026
New Jersey Transit
The Urban Solar sign.
The signs feature digital screens that show customers the real-time arrival information and service alerts.
March 4, 2026
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The image shows the terminal station for the River LINE in Trenton, N.J.
The transition is set to be complete in the first quarter of 2026.
Jan. 12, 2026
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A sign indicates where riders can get bus service at MetLife stadium.
The agency approved $22.2 million to engineer the Secaucus Junction-Jersey City segment.
Dec. 12, 2025
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A wide shot of Newark Penn Station's street entrance.
The site could accommodate up to 1,000 housing units just steps away from Newark Penn Station.
Dec. 4, 2025
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A NJ Transit bus drives down the street.
This marks over 40 abandoned routes that NJ Transit has had to pick up since 2023.
Nov. 19, 2025
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The image shows the current light-rail implementation.
The previous impact statement can no longer be considered by the FTA due to its age.
Nov. 18, 2025
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The image shows an existing multilevel car pulling out of the station.
The refurbishments are designed to ensure a state of good repair and add amenities for passengers.
Nov. 14, 2025