Lackawanna Coalition

advocating for rail passengers since 1979

Author: Donald Winship

  • Cutoff Line to Scranton Gathers Steam

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    Donald Winship

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    Service to Scranton came a step closer when the Federal Transit Administration issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Scranton project.  This clears the way for further engineering work, before construction contracts are awarded.  Political leaders and rail advocates in New York State are also expressing interest in the extension of service…

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  • Montclair Pushes for Weekend Service

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    Montclair Mayor Jerry Fried and several residents from his town have called for weekend rail service on the Montclair-Boonton Line.  They call for service to be operated to and from Hoboken.  Passengers on these trains could easily connect at Newark’s Broad Street Station with Morris & Essex Line trains between New York City and Dover. …

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  • NJT Breaks Ground for ARC Tunnel

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    The Lackawanna Coalition supports additional tunnel capacity to Manhattan, but opposes the proposed “deep cavern” terminal that is planned to accompany the proposed additional tunnels.  We continue to question the affordability of the deep-cavern terminal portion of the project, and we object to the planned eviction of Morris & Essex and Montclair-Boonton Line riders from…

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  • No Fare Increase, but Service Cuts Soon?

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    Donald Winship

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    New Jersey Transit has announced that fares will not increase this fiscal year.  Since the State budget has cut funding for NJT, it is likely that service will be reduced.  The Lackawanna Coalition is deeply concerned about impending service cuts, especially since off-peak rail service on the Morris & Essex Line was slashed in May,…

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  • Contact Us

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    LACKAWANNA COALITION – P.O. Box 283, Millburn, NJ 07041 Send us an e-mail: info@lackawannacoalition.org or use the form below. You are invited to join the Lackawanna Coalition! Whether you are a commuter, an occasional rider, a rail fan, or just interested in our rail service and connecting transit services, we invite you to become a…

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  • Links

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    Transit Technology Clever Commute is an application to help you improve your public-transit commute.  It shows user-generated alerts on a map, helps you find alternatives, and generally makes commuting in the NYC metro region more palatable.  Check it out here. History Morris & Essex Railroad (Wikipedia) Transit Operators New Jersey Transit: The agency operates the service…

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  • Railgram (Back Issues)

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    Published 6 times a year, the Railgram serves as the printed newsletter of the Lackawanna Coalition. The headlines from each edition are listed; however, the Railgram contains other relevant articles of interest. Click the Railgram date to view the entire edition. January/February, 2022 – November Train Schedules Bring improvements, but More Are Needed, A Tribute to Mr. G.,…

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  • Meetings

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    Lackawanna Coalition meetings are held the 4th Monday of the Month, except when a holiday occurs on that day. The Coalition has traditionally met at Millburn Township Hall, 345 Millburn Avenue, now at 6:45 P.M. in the second-floor conference room (usually on the fourth Monday, holidays excepted). The building is a short walk from the…

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  • Our History

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    In early 1979, passenger rail service in New Jersey had just about hit its lowest point. NJ Transit Rail operations had not yet been established, and NJDOT had contracted out the operation of the state’s commuter rail lines. Conditions were especially bad on the electrified lines running from Hoboken to Dover, Gladstone and Montclair, which…

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