Light rail in New Jersey

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Light rail in New Jersey is provided by NJ Transit, a state-owned corporation which also provides bus and commuter rail services. In 2023, the light rail system had a ridership of 20,827,300.[1] Light rail, among other forms of transit, is a major part of the state's Smart Growth policy.

Hudson–Bergen Light Rail

Exchange Place
Main article: Hudson–Bergen Light Rail

The Hudson–Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) is a service that connects the Hudson County communities of Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, Union City, and North Bergen with 23 stops along 3 services.

This line was borne out of a

8th Street
opening in 2011.

The current HBLR fleet consists of 53 low-floor electric light rail cars.

As of October 1, 2015, the current one-way fare on the HBLR is $2.25. The line works under a proof-of-payment system, requiring all riders to have a validated ticket (validated prior to boarding the train), transfer, or a valid pass.

Newark Light Rail

Newark Light Rail train No. 104 crosses Broad Street near Riverfront Stadium
Main article: Newark Light Rail

The Newark Light Rail (NLR) is a light rail system composed of two sections, the Newark City Subway, originally opened in the 1930s by

NJT Bus'
Central Division, dating back to its days as a streetcar line.

Originally constructed as a streetcar line using

Grove Street
.

NLR utilizes a fleet of 20 cars, similar to the HBLR fleet.

As of October 1, 2015, NLR one-way fares are equivalent to a one-zone bus ride of $1.60, with the ability to purchase through tickets valid for a ride on Newark Light Rail and on a connecting bus to

Willowbrook, and West Caldwell). The line works under a proof-of-payment
system, requiring all riders to have a validated ticket (validated prior to boarding the train), transfer, bus through-ticket, or a valid pass.

River Line

A two-car River Line train boards customers at Walter Rand Transportation Center
Main article:
River Line (New Jersey Transit)

The River Line is a

Southern New Jersey Rail Group, a Bombardier/Bechtel
joint-venture.

As of October 1, 2015, River Line fares are equivalent to a one-zone bus ride of $1.60. The line works under a proof-of-payment system, requiring all riders to have a validated ticket (validated prior to boarding the train), transfer, bus through-ticket, or a valid pass.

Planned projects

New Jersey Transit is planning to

Tonnelle Avenue to Englewood along the Northern Branch, an existing freight rail line. It has reached the final environmental impact statement
stage, but its construction funding is not in place.

The

Glassboro-Camden Line, a diesel light rail from the Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden to Rowan University in Glassboro, along an existing freight rail line. Governor Jon Corzine formally endorsed the light rail, which will cost an estimated $1.3 billion, and New Jersey has committed $500 million in funding.[2]

In 2017 NJT released made a

Passaic-Bergen Rail Line to examine current conditions on the line and needs of communities it would serve.[3][4]

Canceled projects

The

Newark-Elizabeth Rail Link and the Union County Light Rail
have not advanced and been removed from NJT list of capital projects.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Transit Ridership Report Fourth Quarter 2023" (PDF). American Public Transportation Association. March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Nussbaum, Paul (May 13, 2009). "Plan for Gloucester County commuter rail link to Phila. outlined". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
  3. ^ "NJ TRANSIT Reactivates Proposal for Rail Service Between Hawthorne, Paterson, and Hackensack". 10 August 2017.
  4. ^ "NJ Transit Procurement Calendar". New Jersey Transit. Retrieved December 5, 2017.

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