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.
This effort is part of a new timeline set by NJ Transit to complete the installation of new windows on its entire fleet of multilevel rail cars by April 2028.
The multilevel II vehicle trucks are required to undergo an overhaul every 10 years to keep the rail cars in a state of good repair and in compliance with all mandated regulations...
The pilot programs will continue to utilize technologies from the same transit tech companies who were selected in the Transit Tech Lab’s 2024 pilot challenges.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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...
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
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The transit hub will provide housing for individuals beginning their careers in fields vital to the safety, health and well-being of Bergen County and its residents and revitalize...
The agency’s campaign, “Human trafficking isn’t always easy to spot,” encourages NJ Transit customers to report suspected incidents of trafficking and is part of NJ Transit’s ...
The project is part of the agency’s Resilience Program and will create an additional resilient storage location for rail cars and locomotives that will provide greater protection...
The new bridge will replace the current 114-year-old swing bridge, which opens for maritime traffic and often has mechanical issues, resulting in service delays.
Since the joint effort to improve service reliability on the corridor was launched by the agencies in June, service quality has returned to typical levels.
The project is part of NJ Transit’s Resilience Program and calls for the creation of an additional storage location for rail cars and locomotives that will provide greater protection...
The investments, a 109 percent increase from 2023’s summer infrastructure renewal work, are fundamental to improving service to support the railroad’s goal of doubling annual...
Bose and Culotta’s visit builds on ongoing work by Amtrak, NJ Transit and FRA in northeast states to tackle the prior service issues following NEC disruptions in New Jersey and...
The execution of the joint action plan follows several major service disruptions in recent months, together with a variety of smaller incidents that have reduced reliability on...
The $74.5 million renovation includes additional platform capacity and access with upgraded elevators and additional staircases, new station buildings and a renovated public plaza...
Under the proposal, the NJEDA would transform the properties into mixed-use, transit-oriented developments that will spur economic activity and increase walkability near transit...
The new collective bargaining agreements include TWU Local 2001 workers at NJ Transit, the first agreement for transit ambassadors at MBTA and CUPE Local 4500 workers at BC Transit...
The achievement was reached less than two years after construction began on the project, which will deliver a new, two-track, high-level, fixed-span bridge.
The technologies are part of the Customer Experience, Resilience and Curb Activity challenges that will now move to an eight-week proof of concept phase.
The Amtrak OIG report recognized the project remains on budget and on schedule but identified three areas including demand for track outages, differing information sharing expectations...
The five-year contract renewal follows the recent implementation of a “Tap & Ride” payment option, which has allowed NJ Transit bus and light-rail customers to use contactless...
The TTF will invest billions of dollars to modernize and maintain New Jersey’s statewide transportation infrastructure while providing additional capital funding for New Jersey...
Denver RTD, BART, NJ Transit Police, SEPTA and WMATA train and equip officers with Narcan while MBTA is working to make Narcan available at all Red Line Heavy Rail Stations.
The construction of Hoboken Terminal is part of Phase 2 of the Long Slip Fall and Rail Enhancement Project while the Hoboken Connect Project is a multi-phased initiative that ...
The joint venture will provide project management support and construction management support for the project that will improve capacity, reliability and resiliency of commuter...
The funding is part of the governor’s proposed $55.9 billion FY 2025 budget and will ensure service is maintained as ridership continues to recover from the pandemic while building...
The Diploma Program for Managers in Public Transport will take place in June, September and November 2024, covering topics in mobility trends, policies for sustainable urban mobility...
The funding to support infrastructure improvements at Hoboken Terminal, County Yard in New Brunswick and the Raritan River Bridge was originally allocated to NJ Transit’s TransitGrid...
The 13 winning companies have each completed successful eight-week proof-of-concept collaborations with participating agencies and will now move on to deploy their technologies...
This year’s competition is calling for tech-driven approaches to support the agencies’ objectives in customer experience, resiliency and curb management.
In conjunction with NJ Transit, replacement of the Sawtooth Bridges is a key component of the Gateway Program to preserve and expand the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor...
NJ Transit will use a Michigan Department of Transportation procurement for the purchase of the vans that will be used on the agency’s Access Link service for seniors or those...
The NaviLens program technology uses special QR-style codes to enable customers to use their smart devices at NJ Transit bus stops to get a host of service information and assistance...
The contract calls for AECOM to provide the engineering design and construction documents to reconstruct Bay 3 of the Hilton Garage and advances the current condition assessments...
The feature allows bus and light-rail customers to use their contactless credit and debit cards with the existing validators on board buses and at light-rail stations.
The plan ensures customers of those routes continue to have uninterrupted access to the bus service and includes creating six new NJ Transit bus routes and extending one existing...
Teaching school age riders the importance of transit safety is critical to cultivating the next generation of safety-conscious residents in the NJ transit community.
The funding provided is part of the Federal August Redistribution process, which provides an opportunity for the FHWA each year to increase spending authority to state departments...
The project includes construction of a new ground level terminal at the Meadowlands and modifications to the existing bus circulation configuration and terminal at Secaucus Junction...
The budgets continue investments in personnel, infrastructure and equipment to maintain the system in a state-of-good-repair and enhance the overall customer experience.
The new headquarters will feature a direct pedestrian connection to Newark Penn Station and includes approximately 407,000 square feet of space in open floor plates and allows...
The campaign encourages customers to be familiar with their “alternates, backups and contingencies” should there be a disruption on their usual mode of travel.
The training courses, available in July, September, October and November, assemble public transportation professionals from across North America and internationally to hear and...
The goal of the Access Link Riders’ Choice Pilot Program is to reduce wait and trip times while maintaining Access Link prices and the reservation process to which customers are...
Dividing delivery of the project’s largest component, construction of a new, two tube tunnel, is expected to enhance the number of competitive bids submitted for the work.
The project will rehabilitate the 114-year-old tunnel that also experienced damage during Superstorm Sandy to ensure service continues for Amtrak, NJ Transit and LIRR.
Both agencies are helping to bring awareness to autism through special initiatives throughout the month, including letting children with autism record announcements for use on...
A Superior Court Judge granted NJ Transit the ability to suspend riding privileges of an individual charged with at least seven lewd acts on the agency’s buses.
The study included operations planning to develop a sample schedule, ridership estimates, economic impacts and an infrastructure assessment for the Pennsylvania segment.
Phase One of the project will include critical state of good repair work to the station’s roof, replacement of retaining walls and electrical and lighting upgrades.
The Cash in App payment option allows for more customers to use the NJ Transit Mobile App and helps to reduce the handling of cash on board buses and trains.
NJ Transit's Board of Directors has approved a contract to replace two chillers and two cooling towers, which will provide reliable cooling for the foreseeable future.
In recognition of the anniversary, NJ Transit has painted four locomotives in “Heritage” paint schemes to recognize the predecessor railroads and employees that make up the system...
The Transit Tech Lab’s annual competition calls for tech-driven approaches to support the agencies’ objectives in operational efficiency and human capital utilization.
The engine overhauls will allow the locomotives to maintain their current EPA Tier III emissions standards and continue the environmental benefits they provide compared to the...
The project will bring rail service within one mile of 500,000 residents and will be the largest expansion of Metro-North Railroad since it was founded in 1983.
As part of the adoption agreement, community groups agree to remove litter at least once a year, provide light landscaping and maintenance and plant and care for flowers, small...
The agreement continues NJ Transit’s efforts to leverage its high visibility assets, generate additional non-farebox revenue and partner with high profile businesses and academic...
The new vehicle lifts will replace a combination of existing 4 and 6 post lifts, surface-mounted lifts and mobile column lifts that NJ Transit currently has in its service bays...
The NJ Transit projects advance sustainability, bus garage electrification and first/last mile transportation solutions, and the funding will be made available to NJ Transit as...
The planned transit oriented development will create Class A office and retail space, housing opportunities, community amenities and station-area improvements, including bicycle...
The machines have high-pressure power washing system that removes the oily residue left behind by fallen leaves on the tracks to prevent train delays caused by “slippery rail”...
The three-year sponsorship creates a newly branded BetMGM Meadowlands Line and will add additional non-farebox revenue over the course of the agreement.
The new bridge is expected to improve rail reliability and is part of the Gateway Program that will eventually lead to the doubling of rail capacity between Newark, N.J., and ...
AECOM will design the infrastructure required for battery-electric buses at NJ Transit's Hilton Garage in Maplewood and conduct a survey of current conditions at 16 bus garages...