NJ transit

Ridership during the weekends is almost back to pre-pandemic levels, but soon weekday ridership could soon see an increase.

Through $191 million in the new state budget, work is underway on what could be $480 million in modernization and repairs to Newark Penn Station.

The replacement of the 111-year-old swing bridge is the first part of the larger Gateway Program to begin construction. First track should open by 2026.

The state is using some of its record surplus to pay for construction without having to borrow for it. Some of that will upgrade seven NJ Transit stations.

Many train engineers, upset they weren't getting holiday pay for the Juneteenth holiday without a new contract, called out of work, halting service.

Dozens of trains were canceled on Friday during a job action by the engineers union that led to service ending early for the day.

A rumored job action by NJ Transit engineers became a reality Friday morning when their union used the state Juneteenth holiday for a sick out over a new contract.

NJ Transit will continue to encourage mask wearing and supply free masks while supply last.

The fire sent thick black smoke into the air that could be seen from New York City.

Masks no longer need to be worn on trains, buses, planes, boats and at airports and train stations.

Service on NJ Transit's Morris & Essex Line and the Gladstone Branch is suspended after a catenary pole fell on top of wires near Maplewood late Monday night.

The Department of Transportation said that in 2019, prior to COVID, the 267 million trips provided by NJT represented 1 out of every 37 public transit rides in the country, covering 164 million miles.