Lackawanna Coalition

advocating for rail passengers since 1979

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  • NJT Will Honor Off-Peak Rail Tickets

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    Donald Winship

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    New Jersey Transit will honor off-peak rail tickets sold before May 1st, the date when discounted off-peak rail fares were eliminated.  NJT had originally announced that tickets would no longer be accepted after May 23d, even though they were sold as “good until used” with no provision for refunds for tickets that had previously been…

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  • NJT Drastically Raises Rail Fares

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    Donald Winship

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    The New Jersey Transit Board of Directors voted to raise peak-hour and commuter-rail fares, as well as interstate bus fares, by 25%.  Off-peak rail fares will be increased by 47%, although some will increase by as much as 64%.  There wil also be some cuts in rail service, including several trains on the M&E and…

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  • NJT Proposes Massive Fare Hikes with Service Cuts

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    Donald Winship

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    New Jersey Transit has proposed drastic fare increases to fill an alleged $300 million budget shortfall during the next fiscal year.  In addition, Gov. Christie has cut NJT’s curent-year subsidy by $32.7 million. The fare increases will average 25% across the board, with a special increase for rail riders who ride trains outside of commuting…

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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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