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The search began after the ill-fated decision by NJ Transit to leave trains in rail yards in Kearny and Hoboken that ended up underwater during Hurricane Sandy, causing $100 million in damage.
Read More →It had been closed since Dec. 19, 2012, due to damage from Hurricane Sandy. Work to prepare the waiting room for reopening has included power-washing the walls; replacing heaters and heater motors; replacing electrical panels, outlets and wiring; and stripping and sealing the floors.
Read More →Joseph Lhota’s potential run has been a popular topic since Hurricane Sandy, which brought him praise for the MTA's recovery from the worst flooding in the transit system's history.
Read More →Officials reviewed infrastructure for flood mitigation, but more preventive measures may not have helped because of the age and location of the station.
Read More →The total equals approximately one year of the transit system’s capital budget.
Read More →Includes the restoration of service along the North Jersey Coast Line, which suffered the brunt of the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy.
Read More →Transit officials said they restored limited service to the last of 10 branches of the Long Island Rail Road commuter line that suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy. They are still working to mitigate overcrowding and slower than normal commutes.
Read More →Riders who purchased 30- or 7-day unlimited MetroCards prior to Hurricane Sandy will not get their money back. Officials said processing refunds would be a logistical nightmare.
Read More →Difficulties brought on by Hurricane Sandy underscore the need for a rebalance in transportation investments. More people are choosing to live in places closer to where they work and ride public transit instead of driving.
Read More →New Jersey Transit had 23% of its railcars and 35% of its engines damaged or destroyed during the storm. The agency has not yet determined what can be repaired.
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