Twenty-five environmentally-friendly trains with the capability to switch between diesel and electric, which will increase mechanical reliability and operational flexibility, are preparing for entry into service.
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Transportation
NJBIZ Conversations: Greg Lalevee
The business manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 talks about what the Biden administration's $2 trillion infrastructure plan could mean for New Jersey.
Read More »Study: 43% of New Jersey workers telecommuted last year
One year after COVID-19 began to take its hold in the nation, the economy is recovering and unemployment is bouncing back, but telecommuting is still the norm. On average, one in three Americans worked remotely during the last year.
Read More »Despite optimism of Hudson tunnel, officials say Trump delays added $300M to price tag
The century-old pair of tunnels is a key juncture in the heavily-traveled Northeast Corridor, and following heavy damage from Superstorm Sandy in 2012 risk needing emergency repairs that could take either of them offline and cripple the New York City area’s transit system.
Read More »Lyft, Jersey City to expand and improve Citi Bike program
Pending approval, pedal-assist e-bikes and stations and bikes in Hoboken will be added to the system.
Read More »NJBIZ Conversations: Anthony Coscia
The Amtrak chairman discussed the prospects for the Gateway Project under the Biden administration, what the new Acela fleet will mean for the railroad's riders and the future of high-speed rail in the region and the country.
Read More »NJ eyes boosting Meadowlands rail service ahead of potential World Cup pick
NJ Transit’s so-called “Innovation Challenge” is aimed at garnering ideas on how to increase transit capacity between the Secaucus Junction train station which sits on the Northeast Corridor line, and the Meadowlands Complex station just outside MetLife Stadium.
Read More »Biden team revokes Trump-era hurdle to Gateway tunnel funding
The Federal Transit Administration made it easier for New Jersey and New York to fund their share of the $13 billion project.
Read More »XpresSpa opens second COVID-19 testing facility at Newark Liberty
The latest pop-up facility in Terminal C baggage claim area brings a combined testing capacity to 800 per day.
Read More »United Airlines sets nonstop flight from Newark to Maui
This route, along with new direct trips between Orange County, Calif. and Honolulu and Chicago and Kona, brings the airline's Hawaii-mainland service offerings to more than 20 routes.
Read More »Academy Bus launches mobile app to make trip planning and paying easier and safer
The new technology will offer complete route planning, pay and ride capabilities for daily commuter trips between New York City and destinations throughout New Jersey.
Read More »Newark Airport took 66% air travel hit in 2020 thanks to COVID
The latest numbers on travel data show the extent to which the pandemic has decimated travel as Americans opt to stay at home.
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