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NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES POPULAR STUDENT DISCOUNT PROGRAM
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Ridgewood NJ, Students heading back to class for the spring semester on NJ TRANSIT’s bus, rail or light rail systems can save some money thanks to the “Buy 3 Months, Get 1 Month Free” Student Pass promotion. This cost-saving program was popular with college students traveling back to campuses for the fall semester. The Student Pass, in partnership with participating regional colleges and universities, offers full-time students a 25-percent discount off an already discounted monthly rail, bus or light rail pass, when they buy it via the NJ TRANSIT mobile app for commuting to and from a qualifying school.
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Ridgewood NJ, Customers are encouraged to monitor njtransit.com for the latest service information. Delays, detours and potential service cancellations are possible as a result of the storm’s impacts.
The Project will Restore and Revitalize the Historic Station within the Heart of New Jersey’s Largest City
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NEWARK NJ, NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors today approved an innovative and first of its kind all-inclusive professional services contract to perform Master Planning, Design Services, and Construction Support Services as part of a long-term project for the major restoration and renovation of historic Newark Penn Station. In addition, the Board of Directors approved funding for Phase One of the contract, which includes the preparation of a Master Plan and completion of a 10% concept design.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is monitoring severe weather expected to pass through the region late Thursday, January 6, and Friday, January 7.
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Ridgewood NJ, on January 1, 1983 the New Jersey Transit Police Department was created with 36 police officers who came from the Conrail Police Department. These transferees needed to protect NJ TRANSIT’s infrastructure from vandalism and theft.
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Children 11 years and under Ride for Free December 17th through January 3rd; Holiday Promotions offered for New Riders and Special Destinations
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is offering extra service this holiday season. Customers will have more travel options and flexibility for attending special events, family gatherings and other festivities with additional service offered on buses, trains and light rail lines.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS WEEK
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Ridgewood NJ, The holiday season is here for NJ TRANSIT! To celebrate, NJ TRANSIT is offering several promotional discounts beginning today and running through the rest of 2021. Both new and current customers can save on holiday travel by using various promotional codes in the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, including an invitation for new customers to “Try NJT” to take a free ride, “Buy One, Get One” deals, as well as discounts to Newark Liberty International Airport and MetLife Stadium for NFL football. In addition, the family SuperSaver fare, which allows kids 11 and under to ride for free, will be extended from December 17th through January 3rd! Full details are available at njtransit.com/holiday.
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Customers Purchasing Rail Tickets on Mobile App Prior to Dec 5 Can Take Advantage of Special Discounts
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Ridgewood NJ, Fans planning to attend the iconic Army-Navy game at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, December 11, can get there safely and securely by using NJ TRANSIT’s special Meadowlands rail service. Customers who use the Mobile App to purchase rail tickets now through December 5th will receive up to a 20% discount.
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Continue reading Thanksgiving is the Busiest Travel Time of the Year, be Safe
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is adding additional service this Thanksgiving weekend to help take the stress out of holiday travel as the Garden State embarks upon the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year. No matter what your Thanksgiving plans are rest assured NJ TRANSIT can help get you and your family there with kids riding free the entire long weekend!
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has completed the installation of 558 new, modernized ticket vending machines (TVMs) throughout the system, offering faster transaction times and contactless payment options.
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Ridgewood NJ, beginning Sunday, November 14, NJ TRANSIT adds nearly two dozen weekday trains and makes other important adjustments to the schedule to offer rail customers additional travel options throughout the system. Customers will see additional trains and additional express service on select lines, as well as improved trip times and connections. Weekend customers on the Main/Bergen County Line will now have hourly service throughout the day on weekends and holidays with the addition of 14 trains to the weekend schedule. The adjustments are designed to add capacity and frequency as service is matched with current ridership patterns. The changes are part of NJ TRANSIT’s regular Fall service adjustments.
