2011 Press Releases
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For non-media issues, please call NJ TRANSIT Customer Service at (973) 275-5555.
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- December
NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR HOLIDAY WEEK
Money-saving Family Super Saver fares in effect continuously from December 23 until January 3
December 21, 2011NJT EXPRESS BUS SERVICE TO MOUNTAIN CREEK SKI RESORT RESUMES DECEMBER 26
Seasonal Express Service Runs from NYC and Wayne/Route 23 Transit Center
December 19, 2011OFFICIALS CELEBRATE RESTORATION OF HISTORIC HOBOKEN TERMINAL
Restored ferry slips, expanded service to benefit commuters
December 7, 2011NJ TRANSIT TO HOST OPEN HOUSE ON STUDY TO IMPROVE TRANSIT IN GLOUCESTER AND CAMDEN COUNTIES
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December 5, 2011- November
NJ TRANSIT POLICE SEEK PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING MAN STRUCK BY TRAIN IN MILLBURN LAST WEEK
November 22, 2011GRIDLOCK RELIEF: EXTRA RAIL, BUS, CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELERS
Kids ride free on NJ TRANSIT all holiday weekend
November 21, 2011RAIL SAFETY COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS TACTICS TO REDUCE GRADE CROSSING FATALITIES
November 9, 2011NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS NEW RAIL SYSTEM MAP
Customer-friendly design features QR code for smart phones
November 9, 2011NJ TRANSIT EXPANDS DRIVE TOWARD REAL-TIME SERVICE INFORMATION FOR BUS CUSTOMERS
Contracted bus routes to also be equipped with â¿¿smart busâ¿ technology
November 9, 2011- October
NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES RESTORATION OF MORRIS & ESSEX LINES AND MONTCLAIR-BOONTON LINE SERVICE FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Customers advised to expect possible delays and allow extra travel time; systemwide cross honoring remains in effect
October 31, 2011MORRIS & ESSEX LINES AND MONTCLAIR-BOONTON LINE SERVICE REMAINS SUSPENDED MONDAY, OCTOBER 31
Systemwide cross honoring in effect tomorrow on NJ TRANSIT bus, rail and light rail, and on PATH and private carrier buses
October 30, 2011NJ TRANSIT OFFERS TRAVEL TIPS TO CUSTOMERS IN ADVANCE OF WEEKEND STORM
Customers urged to visit njtransit.com for latest service information, exercise caution in event of inclement weather
October 28, 2011TEMPORARY SERVICE CHANGES FOR NEWARK LIGHT RAIL, BUS ANNOUNCED FOR 11/3 AND 11/4
October 26, 2011NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA TRAINS TO ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE IN FAR HILLS
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October 20, 2011NJ TRANSIT DEPLOYS AQUATRACK IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SLIPPERY RAIL
High-power washer combats train delays during falling leaf season
October 20, 2011NJ TRANSIT TO PARTNER WITH GOOGLE WALLET TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE VIA SMARTPHONE
Contactless payment service now available at New York Penn Station, Newark Airport Station and on select bus routes
October 19, 2011NJ TRANSIT POSTS SLIGHT UPTICK IN CUSTOMER SURVEY RESULTS
Customer ratings in 39 categories published on njtransit.com as part of new â¿¿Scorecardâ¿¿ initiative
October 13, 2011NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW PLAUDERVILLE STATION
Customers will benefit from new high-level platforms, improved amenities and a more convenient boarding location starting Monday, October 10
October 7, 2011TAKE THE TRAIN TO THE GAME AT METLIFE STADIUM
Meadowlands Rail Line offers frequent, convenient and affordable service to football games
October 7, 2011- September
NJ TRANSIT BOARD MEMBER FLORA CASTILLO ELECTED VICE CHAIR OF APTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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September 30, 2011NJ TRANSIT SERVICE UPDATE: SCATTERED RESIDUAL DELAYS DUE TO EARLIER SIGNAL PROBLEMS IN NEWARK
Normal rail service expected for tomorrow morningâ¿¿s commute
September 27, 2011NJ TRANSIT SERVICE ALERT: SIGNIFICANT TRAIN DELAYS DUE TO SIGNAL PROBLEMS IN NEWARK
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September 27, 2011NJ TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL IN BERGEN TUNNELS
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September 21, 2011NJ TRANSIT ADJUSTS MAIN LINE AND BERGEN COUNTY LINE SERVICE EFFECTIVE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Temporary schedule changes will better coordinate with partial restoration of Metro-Northâ¿¿s Port Jervis Line service
September 16, 2011NJ TRANSIT TO EQUIP ENTIRE BUS FLEET WITH ON-BOARD CAMERAS
968 buses to be retrofitted with Drive Cam technology to enhance customer and employee security
September 14, 2011NJ TRANSIT BOARD APPROVES STATE-OF-GOOD-REPAIR PROJECTS
Investments include new roof at Newark Penn Station, bridge replacements along Raritan Valley Line
September 14, 2011NJ TRANSIT OFFERS "EARLY GETAWAY" SERVICE FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Kids ride free all weekend with Family Super Saver Fare
September 1, 2011- August
NJ TRANSIT TO RESTORE MONTCLAIR-BOONTON LINE SERVICE THIS AFTERNOON
Service will resume between Little Falls and Mountain Lakes
August 31, 2011NJ TRANSIT RESTORES NORTHEAST CORRIDOR RAIL SERVICE FROM TRENTON TO NEW YORK
Customers advised to expect delays due to ongoing signal problems caused by earlier flooding in Trenton
August 31, 2011NJ TRANSIT TO RESTORE MOST RAIL SERVICE TUESDAY
Bus and light rail to operate regular weekday schedule
August 29, 2011NJ TRANSIT TO RESUME MODIFIED BUS AND RAIL SERVICE MONDAY
Rail service to remain suspended until further notice
August 28, 2011OFFICIALS MARK COMPLETION OF REBUILT SOMERVILLE STATION
$15.3 million construction provides accessibility to customers with disabilities; helps spark development
August 24, 2011NJ TRANSIT ADJUSTS MORRIS COUNTY BUS SERVICE
Local bus service changes take effect September 5
August 18, 2011RIDE THE TRAIN TO KENNY CHESNEY "GOIN' COASTAL" TOUR AT NEW MEADOWLANDS STADIUM
Plan ahead for a smoother trip
August 11, 2011NJ TRANSIT RAIL SERVICE UPDATE FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
Customers advised to check njtransit.com for latest service information
August 9, 2011NJ TRANSIT TO OPERATE LIMITED RAIL SERVICE TO AND FROM NEW YORK THIS EVENING
Customers advised to check njtransit.com for service updates
August 9, 2011NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES NEXT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY AS PART OF "SCORECARD"
Customers can win one of five free monthly passes for participating
August 2, 2011- July
NJ TRANSIT WELCOMES U2 CONCERT-GOERS
Plan ahead for a smoother trip
July 19, 2011CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION CONTINUES PUTTING NJ COMMUTERS FIRST WITH NEW "SCORECARD"
NJ TRANSITâ¿¿s new performance â¿¿Scorecardâ¿¿ available on njtransit.com to increase agency accountability and transparency
July 13, 2011NJ TRANSIT POSTS FIRST CUSTOMER SURVEY RESULTS ONLINE
Customer ratings in 32 categories published on njtransit.com as part of new â¿¿Scorecardâ¿¿ initiative
July 13, 2011NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES PENNSAUKEN TRANSIT CENTER PROJECT
Intermodal facility will directly link River Line and Atlantic City Rail Line customers for the first time
July 13, 2011NJ TRANSIT ADOPTS FY 2012 OPERATING, CAPITAL BUDGETS
Operating efficiencies and state support help keep fares unchanged; capital program targets infrastructure and equipment needs
July 13, 2011- June
"EARLY GETAWAY" SERVICE SET FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND
Kids ride free all weekend with Family Super Saver Fare
June 30, 2011REMINDER: NJ TRANSIT OFFERS ONLINE TICKETING FOR KABOOM! FIREWORKS
Customers encouraged to purchase â¿¿Day Passâ¿ ticket in advance
June 30, 2011NJ TRANSIT ADVISES LITTLE SILVER MOTORISTS OF UPCOMING DETOUR
Sycamore Avenue grade crossing closed for repairs starting July 7
June 21, 2011NORTHEAST CORRIDOR SERVICE RESUMING AS OF 6:45 A.M.
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June 21, 2011NJ TRANSIT SERVICE UPDATE: NORTH JERSEY COAST LINE AND MIDTOWN DIRECT SERVICE RESTORED
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June 21, 2011NJ TRANSIT SERVICE ALERT: NORTHEAST CORRIDOR RAIL SERVICE SUSPENDED DUE TO AMTRAK POWER PROBLEM
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June 21, 2011NJ TRANSIT POLICE SEEK PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING MAN WHO DROWNED IN HUDSON RIVER
June 20, 2011NJ TRANSIT OFFERS ONLINE TICKETING FOR KABOOM! FIREWORKS
Customers encouraged to purchase â¿¿Day Passâ¿ ticket in advance
June 20, 2011LIGHT RAIL SCHEDULES NOW AVAILABLE VIA TEXT MESSAGE
â¿¿My Light Railâ¿¿ system provides customers with on-the-go schedule information for 61 light rail stations
June 8, 2011NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES NEW SECURITY INITIATIVE
Customers can now report suspicious activity via text messaging
June 8, 2011- May
NJ TRANSIT OFFERS "EARLY GETAWAY" SERVICE FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Kids ride free all weekend with Family Super Saver Fare
May 26, 2011NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF "QUIET COMMUTE" TO HOBOKEN
Systemwide peak-period rollout to include trains to/from Hoboken Terminal effective June 1
May 11, 2011PURCHASE OF LOW-FLOOR BUSES MARKS A FIRST FOR NJ TRANSIT
Board approves purchase of 39 new buses with low-floor design
May 11, 2011NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES LIGHT RAIL EXTENSION PROJECT
Locally Preferred Alternative selected to extend line from West Side Avenue Station across Route 440 in Jersey City
May 11, 2011NJ TRANSIT TRAIN SCHEDULES NOW AVAILABLE VIA TEXT MESSAGE
Free text-message service provided through partnership with CooCoo
May 11, 2011NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS FIRST DUAL-POWERED LOCOMOTIVE
Technology enables trains to operate on both diesel and electric rail lines more efficiently
May 11, 2011NJ TRANSIT SECURITY STATEMENT
Customers reminded to report suspicious activity, unattended packages
May 2, 2011- April
NJ TRANSIT ENCOURAGES SOUTH JERSEY CUSTOMERS TO PARTICIPATE IN "SCORECARD" SURVEY
Customers can win one of five free monthly passes for participating
April 25, 2011- March
NJ TRANSIT TO HOST OPEN HOUSE ON STUDY TO IMPROVE TRANSIT IN GLOUCESTER AND CAMDEN COUNTIES
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March 28, 2011NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA BUS SERVICE TO NEW YORK FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
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March 16, 2011NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS "SCORECARD" INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
Registration for first customer survey begins today on njtransit.com
March 9, 2011NJ TRANSIT SERVICE UPDATES NOW AVAILABLE ON TWITTER
â¿¿My Transitâ¿¿ alerts and advisories offered through 13 feeds for rail, bus and light rail
March 9, 2011- February
NJ TRANSIT TO INITIATE NEW PERFORMANCE MEASURES TO PROMOTE INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
â¿¿Scorecardâ¿ initiative to go live on njtransit.com this summer
February 23, 2011NJ TRANSIT NAMES KEVIN O'CONNOR AS VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF RAIL OPERATIONS
February 9, 2011NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES DRIVE TOWARD REAL-TIME SERVICE INFORMATION FOR BUS CUSTOMERS
Entire bus fleet to be equipped with â¿¿smart busâ¿ technology
February 9, 2011NJ TRANSIT ENHANCES "MY TRANSIT" ALERT SYSTEM TO INCLUDE WEEKEND RAIL ALERTS AND ACCESS LINK UPDATES
February 9, 2011- January
NJ TRANSIT OPENS NEW 8TH STREET LIGHT RAIL STATION IN BAYONNE
Grand opening ceremony precedes start of revenue service
January 31, 2011MOST NJ TRANSIT BUS SERVICE RESTORED AS OF 11 A.M.
Service remains suspended on some local Newark-area routes
January 27, 2011SYSTEMWIDE CROSS-HONORING IN EFFECT THROUGH WINTER STORM
Customers advised to check njtransit.com before traveling
January 26, 2011ACCESS LINK PARATRANSIT SERVICE CANCELED WEDNESDAY IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
January 11, 2011NJ TRANSIT PREPARES FOR WINTER STORM, ANNOUNCES SYSTEMWIDE CROSS-HONORING
Customers advised to check njtransit.com before traveling
January 11, 2011