Lackawanna Coalition

advocating for rail passengers since 1979

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  • In Memoriam: Jessica Haley

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    Sally Jane Gellert

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    Along with others, we mourn the tragic loss of River Line operator Jessica Haley, and express concern for the many passengers injured in the October 14th accident when the train hit a “chunk of tree“ on the tracks.  The event raises safety concerns in terms of both equipment and operations, and we will be watching…

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  • Railway Age Hosts Light Rail Conference in Jersey City

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    David Peter Alan

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    Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures (RT&S) jointly sponsored a light-rail conference in Jersey City on November 15 and 16. NJ Transit was the “transit host” and several managers were on hand to attend the event and make presentations. NJT CEO Kevin S. Corbett gave the keynote address, focusing on the agency’s 3 light-rail…

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  • Bicycle Policy Under Review

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    John Bobsin

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    More than two years ago, NJ Transit changed its policy on the use of trains by bicyclists, publishing (in timetables) rules that restricted boarding or leaving trains with bicycles to stations with high-level platforms: it’s more difficult and perhaps less safe to do this at stations with low-level platforms, which requires the cyclist to carry…

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  • More Cuts in Newark Light Rail Service

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    Donald Winship

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    New Jersey Transit again reduced service on the Newark Light Rail LIne between Penn Station and Broad Street Station on Labor Day week-end.  Weekday service outside of peak hours now runs only every 30 minutes, increasing waiting times for transfer between Morris & Essex and Montclair-Boonton Line trains and the light rail to Penn Station. …

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