2017 Press Releases
The NJ TRANSIT Media Relations Department is available to assist reporters and other members of the news media. For routine press inquiries, call (973) 491-7078 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. To reach an on-call spokesperson regarding breaking news during non-business hours, call (973) 491-7078 and leave a detailed voice message. Your message will be immediately forwarded for response.
For non-media issues, please call NJ TRANSIT Customer Service at (973) 275-5555.
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- December
SERVICE ADVISORY: EXTRA SERVICE FOR NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATIONS
Money-saving Family SuperSaver fares remain in effect until January 2
December 26, 2017NJ TRANSIT'S MOBILE APP PROVIDES MORE TICKET OPTIONS
December 22, 2017NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR HOLIDAY WEEK
December 19, 2017BEVERAGES NOT PERMITTED ON ANY NJ TRANSIT VEHICLES DURING HOBOKEN SANTACON
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December 14, 2017NJ TRANSIT TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL DUAL-POWERED LOCOMOTIVES
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December 13, 2017RARITAN VALLEY LINE TO RESUME REGULAR WEEKDAY SERVICE FOR MONDAY COMMUTE
December 10, 2017MEDIA ADVISORY: BEVERAGES NOT PERMITTED ON ANY NJ TRANSIT VEHICLES DURING SANTACON
December 6, 2017NJ TRANSIT PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHER SEASON
December 4, 2017- November
SERVICE ADVISORY: EXTRA RAIL AND BUS SERVICE SET FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS
Kids ride free on NJ TRANSIT all holiday weekend
November 17, 2017NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL
Saturday morning exercise to focus on Upper Montclair Train Station
November 16, 2017AMTRAK TRACK WORK AT PSNY TO IMPACT NJ TRANSIT IN 2018
Two A.M. Peak and Three P.M. Peak Trains To Be Affected On NEC and NJCL Beginning January 8
November 14, 2017NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL
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November 2, 2017- October
PLATFORM EXPANSION PAVES WAY FOR EXTENDED CARS TO OPERATE ON HUDSON-BERGEN LIGHT RAIL DURING PEAK PERIODS
Extended Cars Provide More Capacity and Comfort for Riders
October 30, 2017AMTRAK SIGNAL WORK TO IMPACT NJ TRANSIT CUSTOMERS NOV 10-12
Delays Anticipated on NEC and NJCL; Substitute Busing required on RVL
October 26, 2017RARITAN RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CLEARS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
New Bridge will be More Resilient to Extreme Weather to Maintain Critical Connection to Jersey Shore
October 16, 2017NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES TRAVEL OPTIONS FOR FAR HILLS STEEPLECHASE EVENT
October 13, 2017NJ TRANSIT DEPLOYS AQUATRACK UNITS FOR LEAF CLEANING
Units remove residue from fallen leaves to combat wheel slippage
October 11, 2017GLADSTONE BRANCH TO RESUME SERVICE FOR THURSDAY MORNING
October 4, 2017NO SERVICE ON GLADSTONE BRANCH DUE TO ONGOING INSPECTIONS
NJ TRANSIT Rail Tickets Cross-Honored on Lakeland buses, NJT Rail and Bus Lines
October 3, 2017NJ TRANSIT ADDING CAPACITY DUE TO EXPECTED HOLLAND TUNNEL TRAFFIC
Select Bus Routes May See Significant Delays Following Lane Closures on Nearby New Jersey Route 139 Ramp After Fire
October 1, 2017- September
NO SERVICE ON THE GLADSTONE BRANCH DUE TO REPAIR WORK
NJ TRANSIT Rail Tickets Cross-Honored on Lakeland buses, NJT Rail and Bus Lines
September 21, 2017GLADSTONE BRANCH TO RESUME SERVICE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK
NJ TRANSIT Rail Tickets Remain Cross-Honored on Lakeland buses, NJT Rail and Bus Lines
September 21, 2017NJ TRANSIT IMPLEMENTS NEW RAIL SAFETY UPGRADES IN PAST YEAR
Measures Taken Throughout Railroad Enhance Overall Safety; New Initiatives On The Horizon
September 21, 2017NJ TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL
September 20, 2017NJ TRANSIT EMPLOYEES SEND AID TO SISTER AGENCY IN HOUSTON
Clothing and Supplies Will Benefit Houston Metro Transit Employees Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
September 19, 2017BUSING TO REPLACE WEEKEND AND MIDDAY TRAINS ON PASCACK VALLEY LINE TO ALLOW FOR REPAIR WORK
PVL train tickets will be cross-honored on Main/Bergen County Lines
September 13, 2017- August
NJ TRANSIT PREPARES FOR FULL RESTORATION OF PSNY SERVICE SEPTEMBER 5
August 24, 2017ATLANTIC CITY RAIL LINE TO RESUME SERVICE THURSDAY, AUGUST 3RD
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August 2, 2017- July
NJ TRANSIT TO EXPAND BUS SERVICE TO ADDITIONAL M&E STATIONS
New A.M. Peak Period Buses Will Operate From Morristown and Madison Train Stations; Capacity Added In Summit and Maplewood
July 28, 2017NJ TRANSIT TO PROVIDE MEADOWLANDS RAIL SERVICE FOR COLDPLAY CONCERT
Customers encouraged to purchase round-tip tickets and carefully check rail schedules
July 27, 2017NJ TRANSIT TO PROVIDE RAIL SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS CUP
July 21, 2017NJ TRANSIT ADOPTS FISCAL YEAR 2018 OPERATING, CAPITAL BUDGETS
Operating budget keeps fares stable; Capital budget continues financial commitment to enhance overall customer experience
July 12, 2017NJ TRANSIT SUMMER SERVICE CHANGES FOR AMTRAK REPAIRS TAKE EFFECT MONDAY
Customers Urged to Review Their Options
July 5, 2017- June
NJ TRANSIT SERVICES WILL NOT BE IMPACTED BY POTENTIAL STATE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
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June 30, 2017NJ TRANSIT OFFERS ADDITIONAL BUSING ALONG M&E
A.M. Peak Period Buses Will Operate From Summit and Maplewood Train Stations
June 30, 2017EARLY GETAWAY SERVICE SET IN ADVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
June 28, 2017NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES CUSTOMER SERVICE EFFORT FOR SUMMER SERVICE CHANGES
July Monthly Passes On-Sale Today Include New Discounted M&E Hoboken Fares
June 19, 2017NJ TRANSIT SERVICE CHANGES FOR AMTRAK SUMMER REPAIRS
June 9, 2017NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA BUS SERVICE FOR PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE
June 8, 2017NJ TRANSIT PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH
June 2, 2017- May
NJ TRANSIT KICKS OFF SUMMER WITH EARLY GETAWAY SERVICE AND DISCOUNTED TRAVEL PACKAGES
May 19, 2017NJ TRANSIT BOARD AWARDS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PORTAL BRIDGE PROJECT
May 17, 2017NJ TRANSIT BEGINS SUMMER RAIL SERVICE TO MONMOUTH PARK
Customers Can Save $5.50 with Racetrack Package
May 11, 2017NJ TRANSIT SPEEDS BUS BOARDING AT GWB BUS STATION
May 10, 2017MORE TICKET OPTIONS AND IMPROVED NAVIGATION FOR NJ TRANSIT MOBILE APP
May 1, 2017- April
NJ TRANSIT ANNOUCES SPRING RAIL SCHEDULE CHANGES
Modifications align capacity with customer demand and responds to customer feedback
April 26, 2017NJ TRANSIT HOLDS PUBLIC HEARINGS ON HBLR's NORTHERN BRANCH
Northern Branch expansion will bring light rail into Bergen County
April 24, 2017STATEMENT FROM NJ TRANSIT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STEVEN H. SANTORO
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April 14, 2017NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT RIVERLINE YARD IN CAMDEN
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April 7, 2017NJ TRANSIT STATEMENT ON AMTRAK REPAIRS
April 7, 2017NJ TRANSIT TO RESTORE FULL SERVICE TO/FROM NEW YORK PENDING GO-AHEAD FROM AMTRAK
Full Weekday Service Set To Resume Friday A.M.; Cross-Honoring Continues For Customer Convenience
April 6, 2017NJ TRANSIT ADDS MORE TRAINS TO ADJUSTED NEW YORK RAIL SERVICE
Cross-Honoring Continues, Enhanced Ferry Service to Midtown
April 4, 2017NJ TRANSIT ADDS ADDITIONAL TRAINS TO ADJUSTED NEW YORK RAIL SERVICE
Cross-Honoring Continues, Delays and Crowding Expected
April 4, 2017NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES OPERATING ADJUSTED NEW YORK RAIL SERVICE
Cross-Honoring Continues, Delays and Crowding Expected
April 3, 2017NJ TRANSIT OPERATING LIMITED NEW YORK RAIL SERVICE
Cross-Honoring Continues
April 3, 2017- March
NJ TRANSIT AND SIX FLAGS OFFER SPECIAL SAVINGS FOR BUS CUSTOMERS
Express bus service begins April 1st from New York and Newark
March 29, 2017NJ TRANSIT PARTNERS WITH U.S. ARMY ON JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS
March 28, 2017ADDITIONAL NEC, NJCL NJ TRANSIT TRAINS OPERATING TO NEW YORK
March 24, 2017NJ TRANSIT PREPARING AFTERNOON SERVICE PLAN
March 24, 2017REGULAR WEEKEND SERVICE OPERATING ON NJ TRANSIT TRAINS FOLLOWING AMTRAK DERAILMENT
March 24, 2017NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF MUSIC IN MOTION CONCERT SERIES
Live musical performances to greet customers at major stations
March 20, 2017LIQUID CONTAINERS BANNED ON NJ TRANSIT FOR THE PEARL RIVER ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE
March 16, 2017NJ TRANSIT TO RESUME FULL TRAIN SERVICE FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 16
March 15, 2017NJ TRANSIT INCREASING SERVICE FOLLOWING WINTER STORM
March 14, 2017NJ TRANSIT SERVICE IMPACTS DUE TO EXPECTED SNOW ON MARCH 14
March 13, 2017EXTRA BUS SERVICE TO NEW YORK FOR ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE
March 10, 2017NJ TRANSIT MONITORING UPCOMING WINTER STORM AND POSSIBLE SERVICE IMPACTS
March 9, 2017EXTRA TRAINS TO OPERATE FOR BELMAR ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE
March 2, 2017- February
NJ TRANSIT KEEPS SYSTEM MOVING DURING WINTER STORM
Cross Honoring Remains in Effect between NJ TRANSITâ¿¿s services
February 9, 2017NJ TRANSIT PREPARED FOR FORECASTED WINTER STORM
Cross Honoring in Effect starting at 4:00 a.m. Thursday
February 8, 2017NEW LOOK COMING SOON FOR NJ TRANSIT MOBILE APP
February 8, 2017- January
NJ TRANSIT POLICE CHARGE TWO IN SEPARATE ASSAULT INCIDENTS ON NJ TRANSIT EMPLOYEES
January 25, 2017NJ TRANSIT RAIL SERVICE TO RESUME REGULAR SCHEDULE FOR MORNING RUSH HOUR IN NORTH JERSEY
Customers urged to continue to check njtransit.com for latest information
January 24, 2017NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES NEW PEAK HOUR BUS SERVICE WEST OF PHILADELPHIA CITY HALL
January 5, 2017