NJ Transit proposing 15% fare increase and then 3% annually

NJ Transit proposing 15% fare increase and then 3% annually

NJ Transit is proposing a 15% system-wide fare hike to begin in July and subsequent 3% hikes annually starting in 2025. The agency will be holding 10 public hearings in 10 counties, including both morning and evening sessions, beginning Monday, March 4, through Friday, March 8, to allow the public the opportunity to learn more […]

Monday rainstorm causes problems for students, commuters

Monday rainstorm causes problems for students, commuters

Hours of heavy rain led to flooding at Columbia High School in Maplewood, a power outage at a West Orange middle school and a nightmare commute Monday with roads flooded and NJ Transit experiencing hour long delays. A flood warning was issued for much of northern New Jersey and floods were reported in many areas, […]

Service is better but not normal

Service on NJ Transit’s Morris and Essex line has been improving for Essex County residents but is still not back to normal. Morris and Essex Line rail service is operating on a modified weekday schedule and will originate and terminate at Morristown until further notice due to ongoing overhead wire repairs near Mount Tabor, NJ […]

Train station to get $4.7 million upgrade

BLOOMFIELD — The train station in the township will be getting a major overhaul. The NJ Transit Board of Directors has approved a contract for the design and construction of a project that will transform the station into a modern accessible station with high level platforms, according to a press release from NJ Transit. The […]

NJ Transit to host inaugural virtual career fair

NJ Transit to host inaugural virtual career fair

NEWARK, NJ — On Wednesday, Feb. 15, NJ Transit will host its first-ever virtual job fair, known as the “The BIG Career Event.” The event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will take place in NJ Transit’s virtual auditorium, njtransitbigcareerevent.vfairs.com, with more than a dozen different departments represented. To attend, complete the […]

NJ Transit student discount program expands to include part-time students

NJ Transit student discount program expands to include part-time students

NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit is expanding its Student Pass fare option in a pilot program to include eligible part-time students. For the first time, beginning with February passes, in addition to full-time students, part-time degree-seeking students taking at least two courses will also be eligible for the Student Pass fare, which provides a 25-percent […]

NJ Transit rail operations celebrates 40 years of service

NJ Transit rail operations celebrates 40 years of service

NEWARK, NJ — Jan. 1 marked the 40th anniversary of NJ Transit assuming control and management of the operations of New Jersey’s commuter rail network, previously operated by Conrail under contract to NJ Transit and the state of New Jersey.  Shortly after midnight on Jan. 1, 1983, the first NJ Transit trains departed Hoboken and […]

US attorney reaches settlement with NJ Transit regarding ADA compliance

US attorney reaches settlement with NJ Transit regarding ADA compliance

NEWARK, NJ — The U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached a comprehensive settlement with New Jersey Transit Corp. to resolve allegations that NJ Transit violated the civil rights of people with disabilities by failing to operate a paratransit service that complied with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Dec. […]

NJ Transit conducts second public forum on accessibility

NJ Transit conducts second public forum on accessibility

NEWARK, NJ — On Dec. 15, NJ Transit hosted its second accessibility forum as part of its continuing efforts to communicate with the public about the organization’s efforts to expand inclusion and access to public transportation for customers with disabilities. The forum was held live at NJ Transit headquarters with virtual attendance and viewing via […]

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