Lackawanna Coalition

advocating for rail passengers since 1979

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  • NJ Transit Runs Special Trains to “Railroad Museum [for a day]”

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    David Peter Alan

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    As it has done for many years, the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey held its “Railroad Museum [for a day]” event at its facility in Boonton on Sunday, September 29. This year, NJ Transit allowed nonmotorists as well as motorists to reach the event by running special trains every 2 hours (4 round…

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  • Museum for a Day

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    Webweaver

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    NJ Transit recently donated an ALP-44 electric locomotive (No. 4424) to the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey. Although this is not a terribly old rail car, it is historic in that it represents both the first electric locomotives purchased new by the state of New Jersey and the first time the agency had…

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  • Official Follow-Up Regarding NJ Transit Fare Increase

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    David Peter Alan

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    New Jersey Transit recently held a number of hearings around the State on its proposal to increase fares and cut services.  The Lackawanna Coalition opposed these proposals for several reasons.  Only transit riders are singled out for an increase, for the eighth time since user fees on motor fuels reached their current level in 1988.…

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