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Glen Rock NJ, attention Glen Rock residents and commuters! The NJ Transit railroad crossing for the Bergen County Line on Rock Road will be closed for construction for a week, starting Thursday, August 1, 2024, and lasting until Thursday, August 8, 2024, weather permitting. The Glen Rock Police Department has provided detailed information about detours to help navigate around the construction zone.
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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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Newark NJ, the excitement is building as the biggest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup 2026, approaches. With less than two years to go, meticulous preparations are underway to ensure a smooth and successful event. From security to transportation, every detail is being fine-tuned. In a bid to share insights and best practices for large-scale event preparedness, NJ TRANSIT recently hosted a crucial workshop for transportation leaders from around the globe.
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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco calls for NJ Transit to step up and fill the shoes of Coach USA routes being terminated by the company.
Continue reading County Executive Calls For NJ Transit to Take Over Routes Abandon by Coach USA
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Ridgewood NJ, due to the extreme temperatures, NJ TRANSIT is currently experiencing heat-related rail equipment issues affecting the air conditioning units and other electronic components. As a result, customers may experience delays, and it may be necessary to cancel or combine select trips for the next 48-72 hours. Our rail maintenance crews are working around the clock to make the necessary repairs and restore affected equipment to revenue service as quickly as possible.
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Jersey City NJ, the Gateway Project is a monumental initiative designed to enhance rail travel between New York and New Jersey. This ambitious $16 billion plan includes constructing a new two-track rail tunnel under the Hudson River and repairing the existing North River tunnel, which was damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Continue reading The Gateway Project: Transforming Rail Travel Between New York and New Jersey
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey State Senator Declan O’Scanlon, Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger, and Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn (Monmouth – R’s) are calling for an immediate special hearing by the State Legislature to investigate and find solutions to the ongoing issues plaguing New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit).
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, late Saturday night, on July 6th, an unusual accident occurred when a Jeep Wrangler found itself stuck on NJ Transit tracks in Ho-Ho-Kus. The incident took place as the driver attempted to exit Dalebrook Industrial Park at 1 Hollywood Avenue.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT announced that refunds will be made available for unused one-way bus, rail and light rail tickets purchased prior to June 1, 2024.
This refund policy will also apply to rail 10-trip tickets, which are the equivalent of 10 one-way rail tickets purchased in a single transaction. Beginning August 1, 2024 and continuing through December 31, 2024, customers can use the methods below to request a refund on any unused one-way or rail 10-trip tickets purchased prior to June 1, 2024. Tickets purchased on, or after, June 1, 2024 must be used by July 31, 2024 and will not be eligible for refunds.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is recognizing our nation’s Independence Day with “early getaway” rail and bus service beginning on Wednesday, July 3rd, to help customers get a head start to their holiday. NJ TRANSIT can help you enjoy the return of the NYC Fourth of July Fireworks to the Hudson River without having to worry about the cost of driving and parking.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT JULY 4th HOLIDAY SERVICE INFORMATION
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Ridgewood NJ, after more than four years of negotiations, the National Mediation Board has ended talks between NJ Transit and the union representing its engineers without a resolution. This move sets the stage for a potential strike, though federal laws could delay any labor action for several months.
Continue reading NJ Transit Engineers Headed Toward Strike as Mediation Ends Without Resolution
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Ridgewood NJ, starting Monday, July 1, NJ Transit will implement its first fare increase in nine years, marking the beginning of annual fare hikes that will continue indefinitely. This initial 15% increase, with even steeper rises for those relying on expiring discount programs, is part of a broader strategy to address the agency’s chronic funding shortages.
Continue reading NJ Transit Rides Face 15% Fare Increase on Monday
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East Rutherford NJ, in light of fare hikes set for July 1 and a planned corporate transit fee to be added to the state budget this week that collectively add billions to NJ Transit’s budget, Assemblyman Michael Inganamort expressed concerns over the agency’s inability to ensure timely train operations.
Continue reading After Fare Hike and Tax Increase It’s Time for Accountability from NJ Transit
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey has reached a tentative agreement with its most profitable companies to temporarily increase taxes in order to fund NJ Transit. Under this plan, the 600 corporations in the state that earn at least $10 million annually will pay a 2.5% tax on all earnings for the next five years.
Continue reading Tentative Tax Agreement Reached to Fund NJ Transit
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT and American Express invite community organizations to adopt their local station and make it a neighborhood showcase by planting flowers, doing light landscaping and maintenance, or just cleaning up. Community organizations across New Jersey are adopting stations and keeping them beautiful because they recognize how vital and central they are to their community!
