Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Dual-powered locomotives make it possible for train to travel through Hudson River tunnels.
Riders of the Raritan Valley Line are still pushing for a non-stop trip to New York City as NJ Transit officials have called the dual-powered locomotive that might make a "one-seat ride" reality for the Somerset County train a "game-changer," according to NJ.com. Residents of the area have long requested that direct transportation be considered for the rail line, with a Raritan Valley Rail Coalition being formed to consider the feasibility. NJ Transit began testing dual-powered locomotives earlier this year that could run on the Raritan Valley line and create a so-called "one-seat ride." Currently, commuters traveling to New York must switch trains in Newark. The dual-powered locomotive solves the issue of the existing trains not being …
Monday, November 26, 2012
Winter weather event expected to bring rain, snow to region on Tuesday.
You know December is just around the corner when stories like this start coming out. As the region prepares for winter while continuing to recover from Sandy, another storm is predicted to hit the area late Monday evening into Tuesday, providing rain and snow and ensuring messy commutes. NJ Transit will cross-honor tickets all day on Tuesday, "enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode-rail, bus or light rail," according to a press release. "For example, customers who normally take the bus from Rutherford to the Port Authority Bus Terminal may use their bus pass on the train from Rutherford to New York Penn Station. Similarly, customers who normally take the bus between Atlantic City and Lindenwold may use …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Safety initiative comes after death of three teenagers in October
A variety of safety measures will sweep New Jersey Transit lines within the next year or so, transportation officials announced Wednesday, in an effort to reduce the number of accidental train deaths across the state. The safety improvements, which include improved signage, warning systems and educational programs, are the result of a three-month study by the Safety Along Railroads Leadership Oversight Committee, formed in wake of the deaths of three teenagers by New Jersey Transit trains last October. "We are really energized about this with a sense of purpose to move forward from the sorrow and grief of each railroad fatality," said James Simpson, commissioner of New Jersey Department of Transportation, at a press conference Wednesday at…
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6:10 pm on Wednesday, May 29, 2013
For what it costs to commute out of Bridgewater, a one seat ride would come close to getting your money's worth. A monthly train pass is $386/mo (avg ~80 minutes each way) and parking is at best $500/yr and at worst $5/day. $5132 per year to commute. Hope you don't need to take the subway too... more ›