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Ridgewood NJ, The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has given NJ TRANSIT approval to begin Revenue Service Demonstration (RSD) of its Positive Train Control (PTC) system, moving NJ TRANSIT one-step closer to meeting the federally mandated deadline of PTC certification by December 31, 2020.
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Ridgewood N J, Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean responded to serious concerns about New Jersey Transit (NJT) that were raised in a new report by the State Auditor.
“Virtually every aspect of New Jersey Transit’s rail operations, including poor on-time performance, problems with safety upgrades, and badly maintained infrastructure were laid bare in the State Auditor’s report,” said Kean. “As I’ve said repeatedly, rail commuters deserve improvement from New Jersey Transit, not more delays and excuses.”
“I heard when you rent out one of these units they’re going to give you free headphones and earplugs. Wait until the train comes past and blows don’t warn all crazy hours of the night. And what about the freight train hauling past your home all crazy hours of the night vibrating that building you will see. Hopefully I’ll take care of the rats on the tracks. And wait until you see the characters that will be living at some of these locations. They’ll fit in just fine you’re right.”
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Ridgewood NJ, There’s no secret to how to get smarter. You read a lot it’s that simple .There’s a whole host of people who have excelled , from Warren Buffett and Bill Gates to Richard Branson and Barack Obama, who will tell you the same thing. In the old days it was often said you can tell the second you enter a room if anyone there has ever read a book before.
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NEW YORK – Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT today began their refresh of the Ticketed Waiting Area at New York Penn Station, the seating area for their customers at the Amtrak Concourse on the Upper Level and 8th Avenue side of the Station. As part of the refresh, customers can expect new furniture and fixtures, including communal tables and seats with electrical and USB outlets to charge devices, an upgraded ceiling complete with new LED lighting, a family area that will also feature a nursing mothers’ pod, the removal of the midpoint barrier, a new information desk and a second entrance offering easy access towards the 7th Avenue side of the Station.
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Ridgewood NJ, You may have seen Buddy sniffing around the Ridgewood ,Newark, Hoboken or Secacus train stations. NJ Transit Police K9 Buddy who helped to protect the NJ Transit system and the State of New Jersey for 11 dedicated years is retiring. Buddy is the longest tenured NJT K9 . Buddy will be enjoying his retirement by living comfortably with his longtime partner Officer Jerome Morse. Join the Ridgewood blog and NJ Transit Police in wishing K9 Buddy a happy and well-deserved retirement!
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Ridgewood NJ, Going to Times Square this New Years Eve? Know that alcohol, large bags, knapsacks and umbrellas are prohibited in Times Square.
Open Containers of alcohol are not permitted in any NJ Transit Station. In addition, all open containers of ANY liquid will not be permitted on board NJ Transit trains, buses and light rail vehicles. (Tuesday December 31, 2019 through the early morning hours of Wednesday January 1, 2020.) This policy will be enforced to help ensure the comfort, safety and security of all who utilize our system.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is offering extra service to get you where you’re going this holiday season! Customers will have more travel options and flexibility for attending special events, family gatherings and New Year’s Eve festivities with additional service offered on buses, trains and light rail lines.
This holiday season is also a great time to ride NJ TRANSIT with your children. NJ TRANSIT is giving customers more than two weeks of continuous savings through a special extension of the Family SuperSaver Fare. For the holidays, all children, age 11 or younger, ride free with any fare-paying customer. So take advantage, grab the family and enjoy the ride! The Family SuperSaver Fare will be in effect for the entire holiday period, starting at 7 p.m. Friday, December 20 until 6 a.m. Monday, January 6, on the entire NJ TRANSIT system.
For complete schedule and fare information, download the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, visit njtransit.com or call 973-275-5555.
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Ridgewood NJ, Federal Transit Administration rated NJ Transit the worst in the nation, racking up the most breakdowns of any transit system during 2018.NJ Transit retook the terrible train “crown” from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, known by locals as the “T” which had the most breakdowns in 2017 and in 2016, according to Federal Transit Administration data released Monday.
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Overall Bus Performance 92.5%
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Ridgewood NJ, Every day, NJ TRANSIT operates hundreds of trains, buses, and light rail vehicles. Since January 2018, we have made considerable progress to fulfill mandatory safety requirements, modernize our fleet, communicate real-time service status conveniently, and recruit new bus operators, locomotive engineers, and assistant conductors to make transit work for New Jersey.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT anticipates regular service on its rail, bus, light rail, and Access Link services for Sunday and Monday as long as weather conditions permit safe operation. Parts of New Jersey are forecasted to experience snow and icy roadway conditions with rapid freezing of wet surfaces. There is also a possibility of wind gusts, which could impact the overhead wires on rail and light rail service.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is once again offering additional trains and buses this Thanksgiving holiday weekend to make it even easier for customers to unite with family and friends, travel to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, or get started on holiday shopping at various malls throughout the state. Plus, feel free to bring your holiday helpers, as kids ride free the entire long weekend!
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Ridgewood NJ, according to NJ Transit one person was fatally struck in Paterson by a Suffern bound Main Line train during the early hours of Saturday near Market Street Bridge in Paterson.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Transit Police seize thousands of dollars in illegal drugs, and arrest distributor.
The New Jersey Transit Police have arrested Jimmy Romero, 40, of Haledon, N.J. for multiple drug-related offenses and seized approximately $4,000 worth of heroin and crack cocaine.
During the investigation, Transit Police District #3 officers Brian Lee, Christina Hicks, Sergeant Kristen Bivona and Efrain Pena-Pérez observed Romero distributing drugs from a vehicle at Paterson Station and at various parts throughout the City of Paterson. With the assistance of NJTPD District #2 and District #3 Anti-Crime Units, Mr. Romero was arrested without incident. The execution of search warrants resulted in the seizure of Mr. Romero’s vehicle, hundreds of wax folds of heroin, bags of crack cocaine and currency.
Mr. Romero was charged with multiple drug-related offenses including possession and distribution. He was lodged at the Passaic County Jail. Charges are mere accusations and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT presented local municipalities and community-based transportation groups with their first glimpse at autonomous, self-driving shuttles at the NJ Council on Special Transportation (COST) Expo in Edison. NJ TRANSIT hopes to test the self-driving shuttles as part of a highly innovative pilot program that fills the gap on first and last-mile transit options.
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