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Hoboken NJ, Hoboken Nj, in a Facebook post Bob Lockwood recited some interesting facts about Hoboken Terminal:
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Ridgewood NJ, in a move aimed at alleviating commuter frustration, Governor Murphy has announced a fare holiday for all NJ TRANSIT customers from August 26th through September 2nd, 2024. During this week-long period, fares will be waived across all modes of transportation, offering some relief to riders who have endured recent service disruptions.
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Ridgewood NJ, from August 26 through September 2, 2024, NJ TRANSIT is offering a special “Thank You” to its loyal customers by waiving fares across its entire network. During this week, passengers can enjoy free rides on all modes of NJ TRANSIT transportation, from buses and trains to light rail services.
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Ridgewood NJ, we have learned that there will be a ticket crack down on any cars dropping off or picking up passengers via cars idling or blocking the pedestrian crosswalk in front of the Ridgewood Train Station mornings and late afternoon and evenings.
Perhaps completing the car turn away or before the drop off area away from the pedestrian white striped Crossing line grid. When the lot is full mid-Day – this might create a catch 22 situation as drivers might ask exactly where is the authorized passenger drop off area ( without car idling)
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Ridgewood NJ, in a surprising move, Governor Phil Murphy announced on Thursday that NJ Transit will be offering a fare holiday from August 26 through September 2, waiving all fares on buses, trains, and light rail services. This election year gesture comes as a way to thank commuters for their patience after a summer marred by significant service disruptions.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco issued the following statement thanking NJ Transit for ensuring continuity of service on the impacted bus routes following Coach USA’s recent decision to terminate operation of NJ Transit routes in Bergen County prematurely: Continue reading Bergen County Executive Thanks NJ Transit for Solution for Bergen Coach USA Passengers
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Ridgewood NJ, in light of Governor Murphy considering Republican calls to conduct an updated audit of NJ Transit, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) is calling for the formation of a bipartisan coalition to set politics aside and address NJ Transit’s ongoing structural and operational issues.
Continue reading Governor Murphy Warms to the Idea of a NJ Transit Audit
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New York Penn Station, on Thursday, NJ Transit commuters experienced a nightmare scenario when their train lost power in a tunnel, leaving them stranded for nearly three hours without air conditioning. The incident unfolded when the train suffered a power disruption affecting multiple tracks, leading to a prolonged ordeal for passengers.
Continue reading NJ Transit Train Fiasco: Commuters Trapped for Hours Without AC in Tunnel
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Ridgewood NJ, the NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors approved the purchase of 36 additional Multilevel III rail cars that offer an increase in seating capacity, mechanical reliability and improved customer amenities. The purchase continues to advance NJ TRANSIT’s plan to phase out the oldest single level rail cars from the fleet.
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Lyndhurst NJ, NJ TRANSIT will host two in-person public hearings on the future of the Kingsland rail station on August 14th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lyndhurst Town Hall’s council chambers, 367 Valley Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst.
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Ridgewood NJ, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order creating a Presidential Emergency Board to help resolve an ongoing dispute between the New Jersey Transit Rail and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET). The appointment of the Board is required under the Railway Labor Act because a party to the dispute has requested a Board.
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Paramus NJ, as previously reported, Coach USA filed for voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy back in June.
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Ridgewood NJ, the recent heat-related issues affecting NJ Transit rail equipment has been resolved. Regular weekend schedules took effect beginning Saturday, July 20, 2024 and Regular weekday schedules will be in effect beginning Monday, July 22, 2024.
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Secaucus NJ, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today that it has awarded a $99.5 million grant to NJ TRANSIT to modernize the 31-year-old Meadowlands Bus Garage in Secaucus to accommodate electric buses, consistent with the agency’s Zero-Emission Bus Transition Plan. Highlights include installing charging equipment and constructing shelter and maintenance facilities.
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