NJ TRANSIT

NJ Transit's CEO addressed a 3% ticket price hike and ongoing train meltdowns causing customer frustrations. The discussion occurred amid the World Cup final, highlighting operational challenges and public dissatisfaction.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has worsened air quality in the region, prompting NJ Transit to offer free KN95 masks to commuters due to health concerns. The declining air quality poses risks to sensitive groups spending time outdoors.

Storm cleanup has started in the Tri-State area, though some power outages remain. NJ Transit is experiencing delays and changes, and Jaysha Patel is reporting on the damage.

NJ Transit is experiencing delays and suspensions due to severe weather in New Jersey. Delays of up to 30 minutes are reported between Long Branch and Bay Head caused by weather-related signal issues, with the Raritan Valley Line also affected.

Powerful storms caused NJ Transit disruptions and suspensions, leading to massive power outages and the death of one man in New Jersey.

A powerful storm caused trees to fall and disrupted NJ Transit service in the Tri-State area. The storm moved through the region on Friday evening.

Powerful storms disrupted NJ Transit service and caused damage across the Tri-State area on Friday evening. The storms were fast-moving but intense, impacting transportation and infrastructure.

NJ Transit is warning that extreme heat in the region is causing trains to operate at reduced speeds, leading to potential delays. The transportation agency advises customers to check its website for updates.

NJ Transit is warning customers to avoid non-essential travel on Friday due to extreme heat causing delays up to 30 minutes. Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits in some areas, affecting train services.

NJ Transit experienced a meltdown during the evening rush hour amid extreme heat. CeFaan Kim reported the latest updates from Penn Station.

NJ Transit is experiencing delays and cancellations due to equipment issues caused by an extreme heat dome affecting the tri-state area.

Extreme temperatures have caused widespread NJ Transit delays and diversions, with Midtown Direct service redirected to Hoboken and all trains experiencing 60-minute delays. NJ Transit rail tickets are being cross-honored on buses and private services.

NJ Transit service on three rail lines was suspended due to a disabled train, causing major disruptions for riders near Newark Broad Street.

NJ Transit fares increased by 3% starting July 1, a fare hike approved two years ago that applies to the entire system including rail, buses, and light rail. Rider frustration over delays is noted alongside the fare change.

NJ Transit is implementing new fares for bus, train, and rail service starting in July, including a 15% fare increase in 2024 and 3% annual increases. The changes mirror similar adjustments made last summer.

Violent transit attacks in Atlanta, New York, and Charlotte involved accused repeat offenders, leading to public fear and calls for stricter tracking. The incidents include a shooting on Atlanta’s MARTA system, stabbings at New York City’s Penn Station, and a stabbing on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line.

Six people were injured in a stabbing at New York’s Penn Station on Sunday evening, with a suspect in custody. The attack occurred near Tracks 5 and 6, injuring one person seriously and others moderately or minimally. The incident happened ahead of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, where President Donald Trump plans to attend Game 3.

Five people were stabbed near Penn Station in New York City, resulting in one serious injury. The New York Police Department referred inquiries to Amtrak Police, who are leading the investigation. No details about a suspect or motive have been released.

NJ Transit has resumed Midtown Direct service to and from Penn Station New York after temporarily diverting trains to Hoboken due to an Amtrak track fire in the Hudson River Tunnels. Repairs following the fire allowed the service to restart on Tuesday morning.

NJ Transit's Midtown Direct service remains diverted to Hoboken following a fire on Friday near the Hudson River Tunnels. Delays of up to 30 minutes occurred on Monday evening, with Amtrak needing to complete infrastructure and overhead repairs.

Every NJ Transit rail line was temporarily halted Sunday afternoon due to 'fire department activity' at the operations center, causing delays across the entire system.

Full NJ Transit and Amtrak service between Newark and New York is delayed until Monday morning due to significant damage from a fire at Penn Station. Amtrak stated that restoration is expected by the Monday commute.

An Amtrak fire in a Hudson River tunnel between New York and New Jersey caused Penn Station service suspensions for NJ Transit commuters. The incident occurred early Friday.

An Amtrak work train fire near New York's Penn Station injured five people and caused major commuter disruptions, with NJ Transit and Long Island Railroad suspending service. The New York City Fire Department responded with 46 units, and damaged overhead wiring led to prolonged rail service impacts.

An Amtrak work train caught fire near New York's Penn Station, injuring five people and causing massive delays and cancellations for LIRR and NJ Transit. The incident disrupted rail service into midtown Manhattan for thousands of commuters.

An overnight fire at New York Penn Station caused by a collision between two Amtrak work trains led to extensive service delays and cancellations for NJ Transit and Amtrak. Five transit workers were injured, with two hospitalized, and refunds are being offered to affected customers as investigations continue.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer introduced a bill to promote 'Jersey Pride' and support local businesses, taking shots at New York in the process. The bill aims to establish a 25% tax credit for businesses selling New Jersey-branded products. This comes ahead of the World Cup games being hosted at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer introduced a bill to promote 'Jersey Pride' and support local businesses, taking aim at New York's tourism industry. The bill offers a 25% tax credit for businesses selling New Jersey-branded products. This comes as New Jersey prepares to host World Cup games, bringing in millions of visitors.

New York and New Jersey officials urge residents to work from home during the 2026 World Cup to avoid severe traffic congestion. NJ Transit will limit train tickets to MetLife Stadium and significantly increase fares during matches, with Penn Station access restricted to ticketed fans for hours before and after games.