2018 Press Releases
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- December
NJ TRANSIT AWARDED FEDERAL GRANT MONEY FOR POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL
December 28, 2018NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR HOLIDAY WEEK
Money-saving Family SuperSaver fares in effect continuously from December 21 until January 2
December 20, 2018NJ TRANSIT EXTENDS ACRL 25% DISCOUNT
Discount Extended through January 2019 as PTC Submission is Reviewed Prior to ACRL Service Restoration
December 19, 2018NJ TRANSIT COMPLETES PTC MILESTONE
100-percent Completion of 2018 Year-End Federal Requirements
December 17, 2018NJ TRANSIT EMPLOYEES COLLECT TOYS AND COATS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Giving Back to Communities Is an Annual NJ TRANSIT Tradition
December 14, 2018NJ TRANSIT BOARD APPROVES PURCHASE OF NEW RAIL CARS
Increased seating, reliability and amenities for customers; includes self-propelled multilevel cars, the first of their kind in the USA
December 12, 2018BEVERAGES NOT PERMITTED ON ANY NJ TRANSIT TRAIN, BUS OR LIGHT RAIL DURING HOBOKEN SANTACON
December 10, 2018NJ TRANSIT TO HOST PUBLIC HEARINGS ON FUNDING FOR LOCAL SENIOR/DISABLED TRANSPORTATION
Public invited to express their views on Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program (SCDRTAP)
December 7, 2018NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES CUSTOMER FOCUSED COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVE
December 5, 2018BEVERAGES NOT PERMITTED ON ANY NJ TRANSIT TRAIN, BUS OR LIGHT RAIL DURING SANTACON
December 3, 2018NJ TRANSIT AND RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE HOST HOLIDAY POLAR EXPRESS
December 1, 2018- November
SERVICE ADVISORY: EXTRA RAIL AND BUS SERVICE SET FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS
Kids ride free on NJ TRANSIT all holiday weekend
November 19, 2018UPDATE: NJ TRANSIT SERVICE INFORMATION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AND MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Gladstone Branch and North Jersey Coast Line Rail Service Will Remain Suspended through the End of the Service Day
November 16, 2018NJ TRANSIT SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Gladstone Branch Service Will Be Suspended
November 15, 2018NJ TRANSIT PREPARED FOR FORECASTED WINTER STORM
Personnel and Equipment Strategically Placed Throughout State To Mitigate Potential Impacts
November 15, 2018NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR NEW OFFICERS
November 13, 2018NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCATE MISSING TEEN GIRL
November 9, 2018NEW JERSEY TRANSIT ENGINEER RECRUITMENT RECEIVES OVERWHELMING RESPONSE
November 6, 2018- October
NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT ELBERON RAIL STATION IN LONG BRANCH
October 31, 2018NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE ARREST MAN WANTED FOR MURDER
October 22, 2018NJ TRANSIT BEGINS ACCELERATED LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER TRAINING
October 19, 2018NJ TRANSIT PARTNERS IN MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS ART PROJECT AT NEWARK PENN STATION
Public Art Installation Highlights Photos of Everyday People to Demonstrate Mental Illness Can Affect Anyone
October 16, 2018NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES TRAVEL OPTIONS FOR ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE
Customers Strongly Encouraged to Purchase Roundtrip Tickets in Advance for Far Hills Event
October 12, 2018NJ TRANSIT DEPLOYS AQUATRACK UNITS FOR RAIL CLEANING
October 10, 2018NJ TRANSIT TO HOST CUSTOMER FORUM AT HOBOKEN TERMINAL
October 9, 2018- September
NJ TRANSIT CUSTOMERS ATTENDING SEA.HEAR.NOW FESTIVAL AND RED BANK OYSTER FESTIVAL MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT DELAYS
Reduced NJCL Service Will Also Result in Limited Passenger Capacity Before and After the Festivals throughout the Weekend
September 26, 2018PROGRESS CONTINUES ON FEDERALLY-MANDATED PTC;SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 14, 2018
10% Rail Discount During Adjustments to Advance Positive Train Control
September 20, 2018UPDATED STATEMENT REGARDING FRIDAY NIGHT INCIDENT IN HUDSON RIVER TUNNELS
September 10, 2018POSSIBLE ALTERNATE NJ TRANSIT RAIL SERVICE TO PSNY ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
September 9, 2018STATEMENT REGARDING INCIDENT IN HUDSON RIVER TUNNELS
September 8, 2018NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE SAVING LIVES FROM OPIOIDS
Officers surpass100 life-saving rescues this year with opioid counter-agent medicine; provide early intervention to those in need through Social Outreach Programs
September 6, 2018NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT RIVER LINE 36TH STREET STATION
September 6, 2018NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES TO ADVANCE POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL PROGRAM
September 4, 2018- August
NJ TRANSIT CELEBRATES LABOR DAY WITH EARLY GETAWAY SERVICE
Kids ride free all weekend with Family SuperSaver Fare
August 29, 2018NJ TRANSIT ENHANCES ACRL ALTERNATIVE SERVICE PLAN TO REFLECT CUSTOMERS' FEEDBACK
Expanded 25% discounts and additional service adjustments to benefit ACRL customers impacted by the temporary PTC service suspension
August 23, 2018NJ TRANSIT MOURNS PASSING OF LOUIS J. GAMBACCINI
August 20, 2018NJ TRANSIT TO HOST CUSTOMER FORUMS FOR ATLANTIC CITY RAIL LINE
Customers invited to provide feedback on upcoming temporary suspension for PTC installation to senior management at latest "We Are Listening" forums
August 17, 2018NJ TRANSIT BUS SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS IN TRENTON DUE TO UPCOMING BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
August 13, 2018NJ TRANSIT ADOPTS FISCAL YEAR 2019 OPERATING, CAPITAL BUDGETS
August 8, 2018BOARD APPROVES NJ TRANSIT'S FY19 LOCAL AND COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
August 8, 2018NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES TO ADVANCE POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL PROGRAM
August 3, 2018GO ON THE RUN WITH NJ TRANSIT TO SEE BEYONCÉ AND JAY-Z THIS WEEK AT THE MEADOWLANDS
Customers encouraged to plan ahead and carefully check rail schedules for service after the event
August 1, 2018- July
NJ TRANSIT BUS ROUTES TO DETOUR AS ROUTE 495 LANE CLOSURES SET TO BEGIN
Plan for Severe Congestion and Delays for the Next Two-and-a-half Years as Needed Rehabilitation Work Continues
July 30, 2018NJ TRANSIT CUSTOMER SERVICE AMBASSADORS TO ASSIST TRAVEL TO/FROM HASKELL INVITATIONAL
July 26, 2018NJ TRANSIT AND NEXTDOOR PARTNER IN COMMUNITY POLICING INITIATIVE
July 26, 2018NJ TRANSIT TO PROVIDE RAIL SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS CUP
Customers encouraged to plan ahead and carefully check rail schedules for service after the event
July 23, 2018RIDE THE TRAIN TO THE TAYLOR SWIFT CONCERTS THIS WEEKEND, JULY 20 THROUGH JULY 22
July 19, 2018- June
EARLY GETAWAY SERVICE SET IN ADVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
June 29, 2018NJ TRANSIT COMPLETES CRANFORD STATION REHABILITATION
Project included Repairs to Platforms and Installation of a â¿¿Neuron Gardenâ¿ Artwork Display designed by Local Students
June 28, 2018UPDATED SERVICE ADVISORY: HBLR ROUTE ADJUSTMENTS PLANNED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail routes will terminate prior to Exchange Place during the Jersey City Freedom Fireworks Festival
June 26, 2018NJ TRANSIT APPROVES FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR NEW PORTAL BRIDGE
$600 Million Financing With New Jersey Economic Development Authority Solidifies Local Funding Commitment
June 13, 2018NJ TRANSIT LOOKS TO THE FUTURE OF FARE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
Modernization Effort Includes Additional Fare Payment Options
June 11, 2018NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA BUS SERVICE FOR PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE
Beverages Prohibited All Weekend for Various Festivities
June 6, 2018- May
NJ TRANSIT KICKS OFF SUMMER WITH EARLY GETAWAY SERVICE AND DISCOUNTED TRAVEL PACKAGES
May 23, 2018NEW INTERACTIVE TOUCHSCREENS PROVIDE HIGH-TECH INFORMATION FOR NJ TRANSIT CUSTOMERS
May 22, 2018NJ TRANSIT DEPLOYS NEW FARE COLLECTION TECHNOLOGY ON TRAINS
Pilot Program Will Provide Handheld Mobile Devices to Train Crews for Ticket Validation and Improved Onboard Communications
May 17, 2018NJ TRANSIT NAMES WILLIAM VIQUEIRA AS NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER
Jacqueline Stamford will serve as Deputy Treasurer
May 10, 2018NJ TRANSIT MAKES FORBES 2018 BEST EMPLOYERS LIST
May 9, 2018NJ TRANSIT ADJUSTS WEEKDAY SCHEDULES EFFECTIVE JUNE 4, 2018
Service Adjustments Required To Advance Positive Train Control (PTC) Equipment Installation
May 3, 2018- April
NJ TRANSIT BEGINS SUMMER RAIL SERVICE TO MONMOUTH PARK
Customers Can Save $5.50 with Racetrack Package
April 26, 2018NJ TRANSIT, THE WAY TO GO GREEN FOR EARTH DAY AND EVERY DAY
April 20, 2018NJ TRANSIT APPROVES ELIZABETH STATION RECONSTRUCTION
April 10, 2018- March
CHANGES TO NJ TRANSIT BUS SERVICE IN HACKENSACK TAKE EFFECT ON APRIL 7
March 27, 2018NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT HBLR TONNELLE AVE. STATION
March 22, 2018NJ TRANSIT WILL OPERATE REGULAR WEEKDAY SERVICE FOR THURSDAY
March 21, 2018NJ TRANSIT IMPLEMENTS SEVERE WEATHER RAIL SCHEDULE FOR WINTER STORM
March 20, 2018NJ TRANSIT AND SIX FLAGS OFFER SPECIAL SAVINGS FOR BUS CUSTOMERS
March 19, 2018SERVICE ADVISORY: NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA BUS SERVICE TO NEW YORK FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Beverages will not be permitted on any train, light rail vehicle or bus
March 12, 2018NJ TRANSIT SERVICE UPDATE FOLLOWING WINTER STORM
March 8, 2018NJ TRANSIT TO RESUME FULL SERVICE FOR FRIDAY
March 8, 2018NJ TRANSIT RESUMES BUS, LIGHT RAIL AND LIMITED RAIL SERVICE AFTER WINTER STORM
March 7, 2018NJ TRANSIT IMPLEMENTS SEVERE WEATHER RAIL SCHEDULE FOR WINTER STORM
March 6, 2018NJ TRANSIT TO KEEP SYSTEM MOVING DURING IMPENDING STORM
March 1, 2018- February
EXTRA TRAINS TO OPERATE FOR BELMAR ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
February 27, 2018NJ TRANSIT APPROVES ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW'S PROPOSED ALIGNMENT FOR HBLR EXPANSION TO BERGEN COUNTY
Selection of Locally Preferred Alternative is Part of Environmental Review Process
February 14, 2018NJ TRANSIT SELECTS KEVIN CORBETT AS NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
February 14, 2018NJ TRANSIT PROPOSES DISCONTINUATION OF BUS ROUTE 95
Bus route in the Somerset-Union-Essex County Corridor has seen low ridership and ample alternatives exist
February 7, 2018ATLANTIC CITY RAIL LINE TICKET SALES SUSPENDED TO AND FROM PHILADELPHIA EAGLES PARADE
February 7, 2018SERVICE ADVISORY FOR PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VICTORY PARADE ON FEBRUARY 8
February 6, 2018- January
NJ TRANSIT BOARD MEMBER FLORA CASTILLO HONORED WITH ROSA PARKS DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
January 26, 2018NJ TRANSIT PREPARED FOR FORECASTED WINTER STORM
January 3, 2018