New Jersey Transit
Coverage of New Jersey Transit in the Nexus archive.
- NJ Transit fare hike starts Wednesday: How much and why
New Jersey Transit is implementing a fare hike starting Wednesday. The article states that prices are increasing for riders.
- NJ Transit fare hikes take effect
New Jersey Transit implemented a 3 percent fare increase across all services, including trains, buses, light rail, and Access Link. A one-zone adult bus ride now costs $1.90, up from $1.85.
- Several NJ Transit lines experiencing up to 90 minute delays due to signal issue
Several New Jersey Transit lines are experiencing up to 90-minute delays in both directions on Tuesday night due to a signal issue near Newark Broad Street.
- Trump admin must fund Gateway Tunnel project, federal judge rules
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration must fund the Gateway Tunnel rail project, ending a legal dispute over withheld federal funds. The $16 billion project aims to replace a century-old tunnel under the Hudson River critical for Amtrak and New Jersey Transit, with work resuming after frozen funds were reinstated.
- It's getting real in a New Jersey parking lot
New Jersey Transit is facing financial losses during the World Cup as its $98 train trips remain underused compared to New York's $20 shuttle buses, which frequently sell out. Tensions between New York and New Jersey over transportation coordination and pricing have intensified, with New Jersey Transit avoiding sudden changes to its plans to prevent overcrowding similar to the 2014 Super Bowl.
- Top Democrats watch Brazil-Morocco match – together
Top Democrats from New York and New Jersey attended the Brazil–Morocco World Cup match together. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used New Jersey Transit to reach the stadium, which offered train tickets to fans ahead of the match.
- Fire in train car near New York City’s Penn Station injures five and disrupts service
A fire in an Amtrak train car near New York City’s Penn Station injured five people and disrupted rail services for New Jersey Transit, Amtrak, and Long Island Rail Road. The incident occurred in the Hudson River tunnel due to overhead wire damage, according to New Jersey Transit.
- Fire in train car near New York City’s Penn Station injures five and disrupts service
A fire in an Amtrak train car near New York City’s Penn Station injured five people and disrupted rail services. The fire, caused by overhead wire damage in the Hudson River tunnel, affected New Jersey Transit, Amtrak, and briefly suspended Long Island Rail Road service.
- Kat and Zo’s affordability goooooaaaals
Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced free World Cup watch parties in New York City to make the event affordable for fans, amid concerns over high transit costs and security risks. Hochul also promoted a tax plan targeting second homes in NYC to address a budget shortfall.