Rail bridge OK'd to seek fed funds; Hudson River tunnel doesn't make cut
Two long-delayed New York-area rail projects received mixed reviews from federal officials Monday, as a plan for a replacement for a century-old bridge earned high enough marks to finally qualify for federal funding but a larger project to build a new tunnel under the Hudson River remained mired in a dispute over how much New York and New Jersey will pay.
Two long-delayed New York-area rail projects received mixed reviews from federal officials Monday, as a plan for a replacement for a century-old bridge earned high enough marks to finally qualify for federal funding but a larger project to build a new tunnel under the Hudson River remained mired in a dispute over how much New York and New Jersey will pay.
Amtrak tries to explain what happened during commuting nightmare
Amtrak is trying to explain what happened during a meltdown during Monday evening's commute that left thousands of commuters stranded in New York's Penn Station for an extended period of time.
Amtrak is trying to explain what happened during a meltdown during Monday evening's commute that left thousands of commuters stranded in New York's Penn Station for an extended period of time.
Major delays in NJ Transit rail service
A train that became disabled in one of the Hudson River Tunnels has caused significant delays in New Jersey rail service on Monday night.
A train that became disabled in one of the Hudson River Tunnels has caused significant delays in New Jersey rail service on Monday night.
Commuter train strikes tractor-trailer in Sloatsburg
The Port Jervis line of the Metro-North Railroad is suspended in both directions after a train struck a tractor-trailer near the Sloatsburg and Tuxedo stations in New York on Tuesday night.
The Port Jervis line of the Metro-North Railroad is suspended in both directions after a train struck a tractor-trailer near the Sloatsburg and Tuxedo stations in New York on Tuesday night.
Large fire sweeps through several buildings in Bound Brook
A large fire that started in an apartment building under construction in Bound Brook spread to several other buildings late Sunday in the downtown district, authorities in New Jersey said.
A large fire that started in an apartment building under construction in Bound Brook spread to several other buildings late Sunday in the downtown district, authorities in New Jersey said.
Cuomo wants to acquire a city block to add tracks to Penn Station
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has unveiled an ambitious plan that would expand Penn Station with at least eight new train tracks. An estimated 200 million people come through Penn Station every year.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has unveiled an ambitious plan that would expand Penn Station with at least eight new train tracks. An estimated 200 million people come through Penn Station every year.
A look at the history of Penn Station
Penn Station is in the middle of a multi-million dollar renovation. But at one point it was a much larger and grander transportation hub.
Penn Station is in the middle of a multi-million dollar renovation. But at one point it was a much larger and grander transportation hub.
Cancellations drop but hundreds of NJ Transit trains cancelled monthly
New Jersey Transit has released data showing how often its trains have been delayed or cancelled in the last three years.
New Jersey Transit has released data showing how often its trains have been delayed or cancelled in the last three years.
NJ Transit hearing
Lawmakers held a public hearing about the problems plaguing NJ Transit's railroads and bus service. Reported by Teresa Priolo
Lawmakers held a public hearing about the problems plaguing NJ Transit's railroads and bus service. Reported by Teresa Priolo
Lawmakers probing NJ Transit hear litany of complaints
Balky apps, bus windows that don't shut, rude staff and delayed and overcrowded trains were among a lengthy litany of complaints New Jersey lawmakers heard from advocates and commuters Wednesday night as they kicked off a probe of the state's troubled transit system.
Balky apps, bus windows that don't shut, rude staff and delayed and overcrowded trains were among a lengthy litany of complaints New Jersey lawmakers heard from advocates and commuters Wednesday night as they kicked off a probe of the state's troubled transit system.
Agreement announced for new NJ Transit rail station
An agreement has been reached to build a new train station along New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor Line.
An agreement has been reached to build a new train station along New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor Line.
NJ Transit graduates badly needed train engineers
New Jersey Transit is trying to cope with a staffing problem. It doesn't have enough train engineers. So now it is training a new crop to deepen its bench.
New Jersey Transit is trying to cope with a staffing problem. It doesn't have enough train engineers. So now it is training a new crop to deepen its bench.
NJ Transit staffing problems
New Jersey Transit is working to rebuild its bench of train engineers. Seven people just graduated from training classes. NJ Transit has seven engineer training classes being done concurrently. Previously announced cash within the state budget is allowing the agency to increase hiring efforts.
New Jersey Transit is working to rebuild its bench of train engineers. Seven people just graduated from training classes. NJ Transit has seven engineer training classes being done concurrently. Previously announced cash within the state budget is allowing the agency to increase hiring efforts.
Limited direct service to resume on NJ Transit's Raritan Valley rail line
Off-peak direct service into and out of Manhattan on New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley line will finally be restored after it was suspended a year ago.
Off-peak direct service into and out of Manhattan on New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley line will finally be restored after it was suspended a year ago.
New Jersey Transit seeks grant to test self-driving buses
New Jersey Transit passengers may one day board buses without drivers.
New Jersey Transit passengers may one day board buses without drivers.
Lawmakers launch investigation in NJ Transit's 'failures'
Lawmakers in New Jersey are launching an investigation into the state's beleaguered transit system.
Lawmakers in New Jersey are launching an investigation into the state's beleaguered transit system.
2 seriously injured when car, train collide in NJ
A car and train collided in River Edge, NJ.
A car and train collided in River Edge, NJ.
Gateway project
The chairman of a House transportation committee said Thursday he'll get a new rail tunnel built between New Jersey and New York even if it takes legislative maneuvering. Oregon Democrat Peter DeFazio spoke at New York's Penn Station as he and several members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure prepared to tour the 109-year-old Hudson River tunnel and other rail infrastructure.
The chairman of a House transportation committee said Thursday he'll get a new rail tunnel built between New Jersey and New York even if it takes legislative maneuvering. Oregon Democrat Peter DeFazio spoke at New York's Penn Station as he and several members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure prepared to tour the 109-year-old Hudson River tunnel and other rail infrastructure.
NJ Transit pays off Amtrak debt
New Jersey Transit says it has paid $182 million to Amtrak to make good on missed payments for use of the Northeast Corridor line. NJ Transit Executive Director Kevin Corbett and Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy announced the settlement Wednesday at New York's Penn Station alongside Amtrak CEO Tony Coscia.
New Jersey Transit says it has paid $182 million to Amtrak to make good on missed payments for use of the Northeast Corridor line. NJ Transit Executive Director Kevin Corbett and Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy announced the settlement Wednesday at New York's Penn Station alongside Amtrak CEO Tony Coscia.
New Jersey Transit service cuts
Relief is in sight for New Jersey Transit's beleaguered rail riders, if only in the wallet. Facing criticism over service disruptions as it seeks to meet a Dec. 31 federal safety deadline, NJ Transit said Thursday it will cut fares 10 percent for daily and monthly tickets for three months starting in November.
Relief is in sight for New Jersey Transit's beleaguered rail riders, if only in the wallet. Facing criticism over service disruptions as it seeks to meet a Dec. 31 federal safety deadline, NJ Transit said Thursday it will cut fares 10 percent for daily and monthly tickets for three months starting in November.