NJ TRANSIT set to open Atlantic City Rail Line in Q2
The agency continues to address a continuing shortage of locomotive engineers, as well as equipment availability, as PTC installations and testing continues.
NJ TRANSIT Executive Director Kevin Corbett said the agency is focused on restoring consistent, dependable service.
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NJ TRANSIT Executive Director Kevin Corbett said the agency is focused on restoring consistent, dependable service.
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NJ TRANSIT will begin restoring rail service that has been subject to temporary service adjustments in the second quarter of 2019, starting with the Atlantic City Rail Line (ACRL) and the Princeton Branch (Dinky).
The agency continues to address a continuing shortage of locomotive engineers, as well as equipment availability, as positive train control (PTC) installations, maintenance inspections, and testing continues. NJ TRANSIT will communicate updates as new information becomes available.
NJ TRANSIT Executive Director Kevin Corbett said the agency is focused on restoring consistent, dependable service.
“We recognize the impact that these service adjustments have had on our valued customers, particularly those who use our ACRL and Princeton Dinky services. Our goal is to begin restoring a service that remains reliable and predictable for customers as quickly as possible,” Corbett said. “I share our customers’ frustration and thank them for their continued patience during this time.”
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
The service is a flexible, reservation-based transit service designed to close the first- and last-mile gaps and connect riders to employment for just $5 per day.
The upgraded system, which went live earlier this month, supports METRO’s METRONow vision to enhance the customer experience, improve service reliability, and strengthen long-term regional mobility.
The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.