Transportation
NJ Commute Relief May Hinge on US Election With Funds in Limbo
- Lawmakers to ‘work hard’ to get needed funding for transit
- Amtrak and NJTransit share much of the track infrastructure
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Months after a summer of train breakdowns derailed commutes in and out of New York, more transit funding to fix the challenges could hinge on Tuesday’s election.
Amtrak and New Jersey Transit investigated the series of rail meltdowns in May and June that stranded passengers and caused commutes to stretch hours. The root causes haven’t been found yet — meaning riders face the risk of further disruptions, though results from an independent inspection are expected this month.