2024 Press Releases
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- December
NJ TRANSIT SYSTEMWIDE BEVERAGE BAN IN EFFECT DURING NYC AND HOBOKEN SANTACON
December 10, 2024ALL ABOARD THE NJ TRANSIT AND RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE “POLAR EXPRESS” TRAIN
River LINE Light Rail Ride Brings the “Polar Express” to Life
December 7, 2024NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY TO PLAY FREE HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE AT NEWARK PENN STATION
Event is part of NJ TRANSIT’s ‘Music in Motion’ Concert Series
December 6, 2024‘SLEIGH THE SEASON’ WITH SAVINGS ON NJ TRANSIT!
Great Deals On NJ TRANSIT Travel For The Holiday Season
December 3, 2024- November
NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS TRANSIT ART PROJECT AT THE SUMMIT RAIL STATION
New Jersey State Council on the Arts and NJ TRANSIT Partner to Connect Commuters with New Jersey Artist.
November 27, 2024NJ TRANSIT NAMED BY FORBES TO 2025 AMERICA’S DREAM EMPLOYERS LIST
Prestigious Honor Marks the Sixth Time in Six Years the Agency Has Been Recognized by Forbes as a Top Employer
November 26, 2024FIRST OF THREE ARCHES FOR PORTAL NORTH BRIDGE DELIVERED BY BARGE DOWN HUDSON RIVER
Critical Bridge Replacement Project Will Improve Rail Service Along Busiest Rail Corridor in the
November 26, 2024NJ TRANSIT PROVIDES EXTRA SERVICE FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS
Kids Ride Free on NJ TRANSIT All Holiday Weekend
November 25, 2024GOVERNOR MURPHY, AMTRAK AND NJ TRANSIT HIGHLIGHT RECENT SERVICE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS
November 20, 2024NJ TRANSIT AWARDED FEDERAL GRANT TO STUDY TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT IN PATERSON
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Awards NJ TRANSIT $380,000 to Develop Plan to Increase Economic Opportunity and Improve Transit Access in Region
November 13, 2024NJ TRANSIT APPROVES NEW OPERATOR FOR HUDSON BERGEN LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM
Contract To Begin in September 2025 Includes Operation and Maintenance of the HBLR System
November 13, 2024NJ TRANSIT TO HOST PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS ON WALTER RAND TRANSPORTATION CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Virtual and In-Person Meetings Will Unveil Preliminary Design Concepts and Gather Feedback On Major Improvements To Walter Rand Transportation Center
November 13, 2024NJ TRANSIT SALUTES VETERANS WITH COMPLIMENTARY RIDES
All Active and Retired Military Personnel with ID Invited to Ride the System as Guests on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11
November 8, 2024- October
GOVERNOR MURPHY JOINS NJ TRANSIT TO SHOWCASE BRAND NEW MULTILEVEL RAIL CAR
174 New Rail Cars Will Help Mechanical Reliability; Vehicle Maximum Speed Will Increase to 110 Miles Per Hour; Latest Generation Features New Customer Amenities Such as USB Charging Ports
October 30, 2024NJ TRANSIT ROLLS OUT AQUATRACK FOR FALL CLEANUP
Two High-Powered Units Clean Leaves and Residue to Prevent Wheel Slippage on the Rails
October 24, 2024NJ TRANSIT HOSTS SECOND LARGE-SCALE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EVENT WORKSHOP IN ADVANCE OF FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
Second International Workshop Shared Insights and Best Practices for Large-Scale Event Preparedness and Execution
October 22, 2024NJ TRANSIT BOARD ANNOUNCES CUSTOMER ADVOCATE
Franck Beaumin Brings International Perspective To Customer Experience with Mass Transit Background in Europe; Most Recently Overseeing Customer Communications at Boston’s Commuter Rail System
October 10, 2024NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SPECIAL RAIL SERVICE FOR FAR HILLS RACE MEETING
Customers Strongly Encouraged to Purchase Roundtrip Tickets in Advance
October 10, 2024NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL ON HUDSON BERGEN LIGHT RAIL IN JERSEY CITY
October 9, 2024FALL ABOARD! AND “FALL INTO SAVINGS” WITH NJ TRANSIT
Explore All the Fall Season Has to Offer with a Cozy Discount
October 1, 2024- September
NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO METLIFE STADIUM CONCERTS AND COLLEGE FOOTBALL IN OCTOBER
BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line Service Will Operate for Concerts by PINK, Travis Scott as well as Navy v. Notre Dame Football
September 26, 2024NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ‘MUSIC IN MOTION’ CONCERT SERIES WITH SPECIAL GUEST
New Jersey Symphony to Perform Free Live Concert at Hoboken Terminal
September 24, 2024NJ TRANSIT SUPPORTS NATIONAL “SEE TRACKS? THINK TRAIN” WEEK
Annual Observance Highlights Safety Precautions Near Tracks and Grade Crossings
September 24, 2024NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS SPECIAL BUS WRAPS IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
NJ TRANSIT Helps Raise Awareness of Suicide Prevention, Especially Among Veterans, at Ceremony Unveiling Bus Wraps
September 23, 2024NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES RAIL CAR “SAFE HAVEN” STORAGE AND INSPECTION FACILITY PROJECT TO SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCE RESILIENCY
Delco Lead Project Includes Five Miles of Electrified Track and New Service and Inspection Facility Along Northeast Corridor in New Brunswick to Provide Resilient Storage Location for Rail Cars
September 18, 2024NJ TRANSIT TO CELEBRATE RAILROAD MUSEUM DAY EVENT WITH ONE-DAY SHUTTLE SERVICE
The “Boonton Scoot” will Provide Service Between Denville and Boonton in Support of Annual Railroad Display at United Railroad Historical Society
September 18, 2024NJ TRANSIT, U.S. ARMY RESERVE JOIN FORCES TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOLDIERS
NJ TRANSIT, U.S. Army Reserve Sign Proclamation to Provide Employment Opportunities to Soldiers and Family Members
September 17, 2024NJ TRANSIT TO CELEBRATE RAILROAD HISTORY WITH “MEET OUR RAIL FLEET: PAST AND PRESENT” EVENT
Public Invited to View Historic Railroad Equipment Display at Hoboken Terminal and Learn About Careers with NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations
September 11, 2024NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES ITS SCHOOL SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
“Special SEAT”, “Protecting Our Pedestrians” and “Safety Rules!” Are Programs Designed for Students Kindergarten Through 12th Grade
September 9, 2024NJ TRANSIT CELEBRATES USS NEW JERSEY COMMISSIONING WITH WEEK OF COMPLIMENTARY RIDES FOR MILITARY
NJ TRANSIT Thanks Military With Free Transportation During Commissioning Week Events Sept. 9-14
September 9, 2024NJ TRANSIT READY TO KICK OFF THE NFL REGULAR SEASON AT METLIFE STADIUM
Regular Season Rail Service Begins Sunday, September 8
September 5, 2024- August
NJ TRANSIT JOINS JON BON JOVI SOUL FOUNDATION AND OTHER PARTNERS TO LAUNCH TECH INITIATIVE TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED
“Chance For Change” Program Allows NJ TRANSIT Customers to Securely, Safely and Effectively Contribute to Organizations That Connect People in Need With Essential Services.
August 26, 2024NJ TRANSIT NAMED BY FORBES AS ONE OF NEW JERSEY’S BEST EMPLOYERS FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT YEAR
Agency Ranks First in the State in the “Transportation and Logistics” Category
August 20, 2024BACK TO SCHOOL SAVINGS FOR STUDENTS WHO RIDE TO CAMPUS ON NJ TRANSIT
“Buy 3 Months, Get One 1 Month Free” Offer A Great Way For Students To Save On Travel To Participating New Jersey Colleges And Universities
August 19, 2024GOVERNOR MURPHY ANNOUNCES FARE HOLIDAY ON NJ TRANSIT
Fares Waived on All NJ TRANSIT Modes Aug. 26 - Sept. 2.
August 15, 2024NJ TRANSIT ADDS TEMPORARY PEAK PERIOD BUSING AT SELECT RIVER LINE STATIONS TO ENHANCE SERVICE OPTIONS
River LINE Light Rail Vehicles Will Operate with Supplemental Bus Service At Six Stations On Weekdays During Morning And Afternoon Peak Hours
August 9, 2024NJ TRANSIT TO INITIATE RESCUE BUS SERVICE PLAN FOR COACH USA CUSTOMERS
Plan Mitigates Impacts for Customers in Bergen, Passaic and Hudson Counties Abandoned By Coach USA. Service Begins August 17
August 8, 2024NJ TRANSIT BEGINS REFUND PROCESS FOR UNUSED ONE-WAY TICKETS PURCHASED BEFORE JUNE 1, 2024
August 2, 2024- July
NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO METLIFE STADIUM CONCERTS AND PRE-SEASON PRO FOOTBALL IN AUGUST
July 30, 2024NJ TRANSIT TO HOST PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING PROPOSED CLOSING OF KINGSLAND RAIL STATION
In-Person Hearings Will Discuss the Future of the Kingsland Rail Station
July 29, 2024NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES MODERNIZING RAIL FLEET WITH THE PURCHASE OF 36 ADDITIONAL MULTILEVEL CARS
New Rail Cars Feature Additional Seating Capacity and Customer Amenities
July 24, 2024CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNION CITY BUS GARAGE AND TERMINAL ENTERS DESIGN PHASE
NJ TRANSIT Advances Plans For Modern Bus Facility To Accommodate New Electric Buses
July 24, 2024NJ TRANSIT AWARDED $99 MILLION GRANT FROM THE FTA TO EXPAND ELECTRIC BUS INFRASTRUCTURE
Project Will Add Outdoor Charging Facility at Meadowlands Bus Garage to Accommodate up to 67 Electric Buses and Prepare Garage for up to 130 Electric Buses
July 9, 2024NJ TRANSIT JULY 4th HOLIDAY SERVICE INFORMATION
Early Getaway Service on July 3; Modified HBLR Service in Jersey City on July 4th for Fireworks Show
July 2, 2024- June
NJ TRANSIT CUTS RIBBON FOR GRAND RE-OPENING OF FULLY RENOVATED ELIZABETH RAIL STATION
Modernization Includes Longer Platforms, Accessibility Improvements to Elevators and Additional Stairs, New Waiting Rooms and Security Systems
June 18, 2024NJ TRANSIT ASSEMBLES TRANSPORTATION LEADERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE IN ADVANCE OF FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
International Workshop Convened to Share Insights and Best Practices for Large-Scale Event Preparedness and Execution
June 17, 2024NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES BRIELLE DRAWBRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Board of Directors Approves Design Contract to Replace Existing Railroad Bridge Connecting Brielle and Point Pleasant Beach
June 11, 2024NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES HISTORIC BRICK CHURCH STATION MODERNIZATION
Current Phase Includes Interior Restoration Work, Communications and Security Upgrades in Advance of Major Rehabilitation and Accessibility Project
June 11, 2024TAKE NJ TRANSIT TO “PRUDENTIAL PRESENTS NORTH TO SHORE FESTIVAL” THIS SUMMER
Discounted Round-Trip Tickets Available To See Iconic Entertainers in Three New Jersey Cities
June 5, 2024NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO UPCOMING METLIFE STADIUM SOCCER AND CONCERTS
BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line Service Will Operate For Soccer and Concerts in June, July.
June 4, 2024NJ TRANSIT REMINDS CUSTOMERS: “THINK SAFETY, RIDE SAFELY” DURING NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH
Safety Month Expands On Year-Round Commitment To Safety
June 3, 2024- May
NJ TRANSIT RECEIVES $83 MILLION GRANT FROM THE FTA FOR BRICK CHURCH STATION MODERNIZATION
Project Will Make Station in East Orange Fully Accessible With High-Level Platforms and Elevators; Restore Historic Features
May 28, 2024THE WEATHER IS HEATING UP WITH NJ TRANSIT’S SUMMER PROMOTIONS
Discount Packages Include Beach Excursions, Buy One, Get One and More
May 22, 2024NJ TRANSIT SALUTES MILITARY WITH COMPLIMENTARY RIDES DURING NYC FLEET WEEK
NJ TRANSIT Thanks Military With Free Transportation May 22 Through May 28
May 20, 2024NJ TRANSIT ELECTRIC BUS INFRASTRUCTURE WINS NATIONAL ENGINEERING AWARD
Camden Bus Garage Project Now Nationally Recognized for Progress Towards Zero Emissions Goal
May 16, 2024NJ TRANSIT INITIATES REFUND POLICY FOR UNUSED ONE-WAY TICKETS PURCHASED PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2024
May 15, 2024NJ TRANSIT, AMTRAK ANNOUNCE PORTAL NORTH BRIDGE REACHES 50 PERCENT COMPLETION MILESTONE
Critical Infrastructure Project Will Improve Rail Service Along Busiest Rail Corridor in the Nation
May 13, 2024SEASONAL RAIL SERVICE TO MONMOUTH PARK KICKS OFF MAY 11th
Save up to $6.50 With a Monmouth Park Package on Live Racing Days Through September 15th
May 7, 2024NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO UPCOMING METLIFE STADIUM CONCERTS
BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line Service Will Operate For Concerts in May and June.
May 2, 2024- April
NJ TRANSIT CELEBRATES EARTH WEEK WITH RELEASE OF FIRST EVER SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
Agency’s Plan Outlines Efforts to Protect the Environment While Providing Equitable and Sustainable Transportation to Customers
April 23, 2024NJ TRANSIT FAMILY DEAL FOR “TAKE YOUR KIDS TO WORK DAY”
Up To Two Children Under 18 Ride Free With A Fare-Paying Adult On April 25th
April 18, 2024NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT BAY HEAD YARD
April 17, 2024NJ TRANSIT’S “TAP, SCAN, RIDE” OFFERS STREAMLINED BUS BOARDING
Customers With Paper or Mobile Tickets Will Scan Them At Onboard Validators To Speed Boarding Process
April 3, 2024NJ TRANSIT RECOGNIZES AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH
For Second Year, Neurodiverse Children Record Station Announcements while Partnership with Magnusmode is Expanded through Launch of Light Rail Travel Aid
April 2, 2024NJ TRANSIT RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT TO DEVELOP ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM FOR GRADE CROSSING SAFETY
NJ TRANSIT to Work with Rutgers CAIT to Implement AI-Powered Safety Systems on Light Rail Vehicles and at Grade Crossings
April 1, 2024- March
NJ TRANSIT KICKS OFF SPRING WITH “SPRING FORWARD WITH SAVINGS” PROMOTION
“Buy One, Get One” Offer Now Through April 30th Allows One Guest Per Customer to Travel Free
March 27, 2024NJ TRANSIT RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR TWO CAPITAL PROJECTS
Agency Recognized by New Jersey Alliance for Action for Transit Oriented Development in Hoboken and Modernization of Bus Garage in Paterson
March 14, 2024NJ TRANSIT ELECTRIC BUS PROJECT WINS ENGINEERING AWARD
Camden Bus Garage Project Highlights Progress Towards Zero Emissions Goal
March 14, 2024NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES MAJOR RESILIENCY UPGRADES AT HOBOKEN TERMINAL
New Tracks and Elevated Platforms Will Create Resiliency as Part of Long Slip Fill and Rail Enhancement Project
March 12, 2024NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES TRANSFORMATIONAL HOBOKEN CONNECT PROJECT
Board of Directors Approves Ground Lease Agreement as Latest Step to Bring New Office Space, Retail and Affordable Housing Along with Other Public Infrastructure Improvements
March 12, 2024NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT CINNAMINSON STATION ON RIVER LINE LIGHT RAIL
March 6, 2024- February
NJ TRANSIT, THE WAY TO GO GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATIONS
Wear Green and Be Green with NJ TRANSIT: The Easy, Safe and Sustainable Way to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
February 28, 2024NJ TRANSIT CELEBRATES HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS WITH DECORATED LOCOMOTIVE AND BUSES
Two NJ TRANSIT Buses and One Locomotive Adorned With Images Celebrating the Historical Contributions of Notable African Americans in Recognition of Black History Month
February 26, 2024NJ TRANSIT NAMED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST LARGE EMPLOYERS BY FORBES
2024 List Has Agency in the Top Eight of All Employers in the Transportation and Logistics Industry
February 13, 2024NJ TRANSIT PREPARES FOR WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS
Customers Advised to Monitor for Potential Service Disruptions, Detours or Suspensions
February 12, 2024FANS CAN SCORE BIG TAKING NJ TRANSIT TO THE 2024 NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NHL STADIUM SERIES AT METLIFE STADIUM
For a Limited Time, NJT REWARDS Customers Can Redeem Points For Discounted Game Tickets!
February 12, 2024NJ TRANSIT “SWEETHEART DEAL” PROMOTION TO TAKE PLACE DURING WEEK OF VALENTINE’S DAY AND THROUGH PRESIDENTS’ DAY
“Buy One, Get One” Offer Runs February 8th -19th Allowing One Guest of Customers to Travel Free
February 8, 2024NJ TRANSIT TO HOST PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY TRAINING COURSE
NJ TRANSIT Honored to Host Opening Module of the International Association of Public Transport’s (UITP) Three-Part Global Diploma Course; UITP Also Unveils 2024 Course List for North American Regional Training Center
February 7, 2024NJ TRANSIT EXPANDS RIDESHARE PARTNERSHIP TO ADDITIONAL ACCESS LINK CUSTOMERS
Seven Additional Counties Added to Innovative Program Which Supplements Access Link Service for Customers with Disabilities
February 6, 2024NJ TRANSIT RECEIVES $75 MILLION GRANT FROM THE FTA FOR NEW RAIL MAINTENANCE OF WAY FACILITY
Larger, State Of The Art Energy-Efficient Facility Enhances Rail Equipment Maintenance to Support Infrastructure State-of-Good-Repair Efforts
February 6, 2024- January
NJ TRANSIT REALLOCATES FEDERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT CRITICAL RESILIENCY PROJECTS
NJ TRANSIT and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Agree To Increase Support to Protect Other High-Priority Transit Infrastructure Against Extreme Weather Events
January 26, 2024NJ TRANSIT SET TO BEGIN PUBLIC HEARINGS ON FARE ADJUSTMENT PROPOSAL
Fare Adjustment Proposal Maintains Overall Service Levels; Public Comment Encouraged at Locations Across the State.
January 24, 2024NJ TRANSIT STUDENT DISCOUNT PROGRAM RETURNS FOR SPRING 2024 SEMESTER
Starting in February, the Popular “Buy 3 Months, Get 1 Month Free” Student Pass Promotion Returns For Full-Time and Eligible Part-Time College Students
January 17, 2024NJ TRANSIT PARTNERS WITH MASTERCARD® AND NYC TOURISM FOR THE RETURN OF 2024 NYC WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK®
Mastercard Cardholders Can Receive up to $30 in Mastercard Credits on NJ TRANSIT Travel to 2024 Winter NYC Restaurant Week January 16th through February 4th
January 12, 2024