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NewsAugust 17, 2020

FRA Issues PTC Implementation Report, Finds 2 Agencies May Not Meet Deadline

Two railroads were removed from the at-risk list based on their substantial progress in Quarter 2 of 2020: the Metra and TEXRail.

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NewsJuly 31, 2020

NJ TRANSIT Light Rail Line to Utilize Wraps for Refurb Efforts

In a pilot project, masking material is being used in lieu of repainting the exterior of one of the fleet’s cars, to refresh the appearance and protect the vehicle.

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NewsJuly 21, 2020

NJ TRANSIT to Add 8 Dual-Powered Locomotives

The Bombardier ALP-45A locomotives will replace some of the older PL-42AC series diesel locomotives in the agency’s fleet.

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NewsJuly 14, 2020

NJ TRANSIT Deploys New Fare Collection Tech on Rail Line

The mobile devices can scan and validate both paper tickets/passes and electronic tickets/passes displayed on the mobile app.

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NewsJune 23, 2020

NJ TRANSIT Study to Explore Use of Ultraviolet Tech to Clean Buses

The study, to be conducted over the next few months, will include examining the effectiveness of the UVC wavelength in killing viruses as well as electronically mapping the interior of different bus models to determine the best placement for the UVC source.

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NewsJune 12, 2020

MCI receives order for 334 Commuter Coaches from NJ TRANSIT

The agency is replacing many 40-foot models with MCI’s new generation of efficient coaches, which provide increased capacity with improved maintenance and operating costs.

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NewsJune 10, 2020

NJ TRANSIT releases strategic, capital plans to guide agency through 2030

Together, the plans provide the vision for the agency to build the future of transportation in New Jersey.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2020

NJ TRANSIT introduces access to COVID-19 testing to employees

The ability to facilitate access to testing for employees will lead to quicker identification of cases, quicker treatment for those testing positive, and immediate isolation to prevent spread.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

9 startups tapped to bring cutting-edge tech to MTA, other area agencies

More than 130 companies applied to be part of this year’s program, which focuses on three topics that were jointly chosen by the participating agencies.

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ArticlesFebruary 24, 2020

Tapping real estate assets to maximize monetization

Carmen Taveras, NJ Transit's first chief, real estate, economic development, and TOD, discusses implementing a strategic plan that maximizes the value and revenue of its real estate assets.

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