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Secaucus NJ, according to reports 12 people were injured this morning when one New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on a New Jersey Turnpike exit ramp on Monday morning.
The 7:15 a.m. crash occurred when a 139 bus hit the back of a 113 bus as both were traveling from Exit 16E to Route 495 east in Secaucus, according to State Police and New Jersey Transit .
Both drivers and about 10 passengers were brought to local hospitals with ‘non life-threatening injuries. NJ Transit Officials reported seven passengers on the 139 bus and six passengers on the 113 bus. Both buses were headed to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York, the 139 from Lakewood and the 113 from Dunellen , New Jersey.The ramp from the Turnpike to Route 495 remains partially closed as of 9:20 a.m.
Bus, Light Rail, Access Link and Atlantic City Rail Line Resume Regular Service; Northeast Corridor to Resume with Weekend Service Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.; Other Lines Remain Suspended while Repairs Continue
Main/Bergen County to resume on weekend schedule at 10:00 a.m.
August 4, 2020
Ridgewood NJ, in the aftermath of today’s intense and damaging storm, NJ TRANSIT anticipates service on the Northeast Corridor will resume with weekend service at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday August 5, and Atlantic City Rail Line service will resume with regular weekday service. Morris & Essex, Montclair-Boonton, Main, Bergen, Pascack Valley, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley and Port Jervis rail lines will remain temporarily suspended for tomorrow morning’s commute as crews continue to work around the clock to clear approximately 150 trees, repair signal systems and repair overhead wires which power trains. These lines will resume service on a weekend schedule once these repairs are complete and tracks are inspected.
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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report that on Sunday July 26, 5:39 p.m. an officer on patrol was flagged down at the NJT Main Line Railroad Station, by a citizen reporting an adult male in distress, rolling around on the ground. The officer located the subject, a 42-year-old Paterson man, who was found to be in a highly intoxicated state who was unable to care for himself. The subject was transported by ambulance to New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus for detox.
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Ridgewood NJ, The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors today approved the purchase of eight additional ALP-45A dual-powered locomotives manufactured by Bombardier Transit Corporation for a cost of approximately $70.5 million. The new locomotives will allow NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations to retire some locomotives in the fleet to increase mechanical reliability, improve on-time performance, provide operational flexibility and promote a more sustainable planet for the future.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has begun its high-tech upgrade to fare collection on trains. Handheld mobile devices are being issued this week to train crews on the Raritan Valley Line (RVL). The mobile devices can scan and validate both paper tickets/passes and electronic tickets/passes displayed on the mobile app ultimately creating a more contactless customer experience and improved ridership data.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is resuming the collection of cash fares on board trains beginning Monday, July 6th. The cash option was temporarily suspended as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. Cash transactions on board trains will be subject to the previous $5 surcharge policy. Customers are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets prior to boarding using the NJ TRANSIT mobile app and ticket vending machines (TVMs).
Continue reading CASH FARES RESUME ON NJ TRANSIT TRAINS BEGINNING JULY 6th
Do you plan to go on a business trip or just enjoy your vacation? In any case, you should be careful. Travelers should prepare for the trip if they want to enjoy the trip. Think of the travel gear you need to take with you depending on where you go and how long you’ll be far away from home. Of course, among must-have items for both men and women are such as the spacious suitcase for your luggage, flight equipment like air pillow and blanket, cute beach travel accessories, and other stuff for comfortable traveling. However, the checklist doesn’t end here.
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Ridgewood NJ, Beginning Monday, July 6th, NJ TRANSIT will operate full weekday service for rail and light rail providing added capacity to improve distancing on board vehicles, which aligns with “The Road Back”, New Jersey’s roadmap for restoring economic health through public health. Bus service has been operating on a regular weekday schedule since Monday, June 8.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT RAIL AND LIGHT RAIL TO RESUME FULL WEEKDAY SERVICE ON JULY 6
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has commissioned a study by Rutgers University’s Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) on the use of ultraviolet-c (UVC) for disinfecting the agency’s bus fleet from viruses such as COVID-19. The effort continues NJ TRANSIT’s commitment to investigating and deploying the latest technology and best practices to provide a clean and safe environment for all customers and employees.
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Ridgewood NJ, As part of its continued recovery efforts, NJ TRANSIT has released guidelines detailing the critical steps being taken to protect customers and employees during the reopening of New Jersey and the region, as we prepare for customers to return to the transit system. These guidelines are consistent with “The Road Back”, New Jersey’s roadmap for restoring economic health through public health.
In addition to NJ TRANSIT taking any and all measures to continue to make the system as safe and possible, the agency is reinforcing a “shared responsibility” approach that relies on customers and employers doing their part as well. The plan focuses on NJ TRANSIT’s commitment to six areas: Service, Cleanliness, Distancing, Communication, Protective Equipment & Public Safety and Screening & Testing.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT RELEASES “YOUR RIDE TO RECOVERY” GUIDELINES
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Newark NJ,Earlier this week, New Jersey Transit Police Officers effected arrests for aggravated assault against NJ TRANSIT train conductors during separate incidences and at different locations. Both incidences resulted in quick responses by NJTPD officers followed by the arrests of the actors responsible. Please remember:
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and NJ TRANSIT CEO & President Kevin Corbett today unveiled NJ TRANSIT’s ten-year strategic plan entitled “NJT2030: A 10-Year Strategic Plan” and a complementary 5-Year Capital Plan. Together, these plans provide the vision for the agency to build the future of transportation in New Jersey and with it, drive a 21st century economy in an accountable, transparent and environmentally-sustainable way.
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Ridgewood NJ, in what President Trump called the The LARGEST single Federal transit grant to New Jersey Transit ever, NJ TRANSIT has been awarded $1.4 billion in federal aid through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This critical emergency relief funding will enable NJ TRANSIT to continue to provide service to essential workers who are on the front lines of the Coronavirus response.
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