Latest NJ TRANSIT News

NJ TRANSIT Advances Fleet Renewal Programme and World Cup Planning

NJ TRANSIT has confirmed progress on a long-term fleet renewal programme valued at approximately 3 billion USD.

NJ TRANSIT Receives First Multilevel III Rail Car from Alstom

NJ TRANSIT has taken delivery of the first of 374 Multilevel III rail cars from Alstom as part of its fleet modernisation programme.

Amtrak and NJ Transit Progress Work on Portal North Bridge Cutover

NJ Transit and Amtrak are advancing work to replace the 116-year-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey.

Amtrak's Portal North Bridge Enters Final Phase of Construction

Amtrak has announced plans to transfer one track of rail service from Portal Bridge in Kearny to the new Portal North Bridge.

NJ TRANSIT Outlines Ongoing River LINE Upgrades

NJ TRANSIT has announced a series of ongoing upgrades to the River LINE as it progresses towards taking over operations from Alstom.

NJ Transit Issues RFP for Environmental Review of Hudson–Bergen Light Rail Extension

NJ Transit has issued an RFP to prepare a new Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the extension of the Hudson–Bergen Light Rail (HBLR).

NJ TRANSIT to Overhaul Fleet of 429 Multilevel Railcars

The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors has authorised an investment of $917 million to overhaul its existing fleet of 429 multilevel railcars.

NJ TRANSIT Orders Additional Rail Fleet from Alstom

NJ TRANSIT has ordered 200 additional Multilevel III commuter rail cars and 12 ALP-45 dual-power locomotives from Alstom. 

NJ TRANSIT to Take Over Operation of River LINE from Alstom

NJ TRANSIT is assuming direct responsibility for operating and maintaining the River LINE light rail system, taking over from Alstom.

NJ TRANSIT Issues RFQ for New Rail Maintenance Facility in Clifton

NJ TRANSIT has published a RFQ for the final design, construction, and commissioning of a new Northern Rail Maintenance-of-Way Facility.

Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Present Progress on Rail Improvements

Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have presented a detailed update on their ongoing rail improvement efforts on the Northeast Corridor.

Alstom to Overhaul Multilevel II Railcar Trucks for NJ TRANSIT

Alstom has announced the signing of  new 25 million USD contract with NJ TRANSIT for an overhaul of its fleet of Multilevel II Trucks.

NJ TRANSIT to Purchase 36 New Rail Cars from Alstom

NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors has approved the purchase of 36 additional Multilevel III rail cars from Alstom.

US: $11 Billion in Grants and Financing for Hudson River Tunnel Project

The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded 11 billion USD in grants and financing for the Hudson River Tunnel Project. 

Arup Wins Design Contract for New York Penn Station Expansion

Amtrak has contracted Arup to produce the preliminary designs for the upcoming expansion of New York Penn Station.

PTC: 223 Route Miles Outstanding | NJ Transit Falling Behind

The FRA has published its third quarter 2020 update on the implementation of positive train control on the mandated route miles.

Bombardier to Supply 8 ALP-45 Dual-Power Locomotives to New Jersey

NJ TRANSIT has exercised an option from a 2008 contract for a further 8 ALP-45 dual-power locomotives from Bombardier Transportation.

Bombardier to Supply Additional Dual-Power Locomotives to New Jersey

The ALP-45 dual-power locomotives are capable of operating under both diesel power and alternating current electric power from overhead sour…

NJ Transit Highlights Recent Rail Safety Upgrades

New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) has implemented a variety of rail safety upgrades over the past year and is looking at additional enhancemen…

NJ Transit Adopts Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget

The NJ Transit (New Jersey Transit) Board of Directors has adopted a Fiscal Year 2018 operating budget and capital program that supports...

Bombardier Wins New Operations and Maintenance Contract in New Jersey