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Amtrak portal bridge cutover to disrupt NJ Transit service for one month

Amtrak will begin a significant phase of rail infrastructure work on Feb. 15 as crews transfer train operations from the aging Portal Bridge to the newly constructed Portal North Bridge across the Hackensack River, a month-long effort expected to disrupt regular service for thousands of daily commuters in northern New Jersey and New York City. The transition, commonly referred to as a cutover, is designed to prepare the new span to handle active rail traffic and marks a key step in a broader

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11 Feb 2026 15:22 PM 258 views

Amtrak portal bridge cutover to disrupt NJ Transit service for one month

Amtrak will begin a significant phase of rail infrastructure work on Feb. 15 as crews transfer train operations from the aging Portal Bridge to the newly constructed Portal North Bridge across the Hackensack River, a month-long effort expected to disrupt regular service for thousands of daily commuters in northern New Jersey and New York City. The transition, commonly referred to as a cutover, is designed to prepare the new span to handle active rail traffic and marks a key step in a broader

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Washington Metrobus introduces contactless payments to expand convenience for riders

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has introduced full contactless payments on Metrobus, marking a significant expansion of the Tap. Ride. Go. system that first debuted on Metrorail earlier this year. Beginning Tuesday, riders across the region can use a contactless credit or debit card, as well as mobile wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, to pay fares directly at the bus card reader. The update is designed to reduce friction for daily commuters and casual riders, particul

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19 Nov 2025 09:59 AM 320 views

Washington Metrobus introduces contactless payments to expand convenience for riders

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has introduced full contactless payments on Metrobus, marking a significant expansion of the Tap. Ride. Go. system that first debuted on Metrorail earlier this year. Beginning Tuesday, riders across the region can use a contactless credit or debit card, as well as mobile wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, to pay fares directly at the bus card reader. The update is designed to reduce friction for daily commuters and casual riders, particul

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North Jersey Coast Line Suspended After Downed Tree Near Woodbridge

Train service on the North Jersey Coast Line came to a complete halt on Thursday morning after a large tree fell onto overhead electrical wires near Woodbridge, leading to a suspension of operations in both directions. The incident affected all trains traveling between New York Penn Station and Long Branch, stranding hundreds of commuters during the peak morning rush and forcing them to seek alternate ways to reach their destinations. According to transit officials, crews were immediately dispat

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30 Oct 2025 14:38 PM 500 views

North Jersey Coast Line Suspended After Downed Tree Near Woodbridge

Train service on the North Jersey Coast Line came to a complete halt on Thursday morning after a large tree fell onto overhead electrical wires near Woodbridge, leading to a suspension of operations in both directions. The incident affected all trains traveling between New York Penn Station and Long Branch, stranding hundreds of commuters during the peak morning rush and forcing them to seek alternate ways to reach their destinations. According to transit officials, crews were immediately dispat

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Incorrect E-ZPass tag placement now costs drivers up to $4 extra at tolls

Drivers are now facing added toll charges if their E-ZPass tags are not correctly mounted on their windshields. A new policy introduces surcharges of $2 during off-peak hours and $4 during peak times whenever the toll system is unable to read a vehicle's E-ZPass tag due to improper placement. These additional charges are triggered when toll scanners fail to detect a tag, forcing the system to default to license plate recognition. Officials stress that the goal is to improve to

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10 Jul 2025 14:55 PM 840 views

Incorrect E-ZPass tag placement now costs drivers up to $4 extra at tolls

Drivers are now facing added toll charges if their E-ZPass tags are not correctly mounted on their windshields. A new policy introduces surcharges of $2 during off-peak hours and $4 during peak times whenever the toll system is unable to read a vehicle's E-ZPass tag due to improper placement. These additional charges are triggered when toll scanners fail to detect a tag, forcing the system to default to license plate recognition. Officials stress that the goal is to improve to

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No deal reached as NJ Transit engineers walk off job, paralyzing rail service

New Jersey’s rail system has come to a standstill as engineers working for NJ Transit launched a full-scale strike after the failure of marathon labor negotiations. This abrupt halt in service is impacting more than 300,000 daily commuters who rely on the state's trains for their regular travel. With no agreement reached after over 15 hours of nonstop discussions, operations have been completely suspended, causing widespread disruption and confusion across the region. Th

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16 May 2025 07:23 AM 966 views

No deal reached as NJ Transit engineers walk off job, paralyzing rail service

New Jersey’s rail system has come to a standstill as engineers working for NJ Transit launched a full-scale strike after the failure of marathon labor negotiations. This abrupt halt in service is impacting more than 300,000 daily commuters who rely on the state's trains for their regular travel. With no agreement reached after over 15 hours of nonstop discussions, operations have been completely suspended, causing widespread disruption and confusion across the region. Th

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Amtrak portal bridge cutover to disrupt NJ Transit service for one month

Amtrak portal bridge cutover to disrupt NJ Transit service for one month

Washington Metrobus introduces contactless payments to expand convenience for riders

Washington Metrobus introduces contactless payments to expand convenience for riders

North Jersey Coast Line Suspended After Downed Tree Near Woodbridge

North Jersey Coast Line Suspended After Downed Tree Near Woodbridge

Incorrect E-ZPass tag placement now costs drivers up to $4 extra at tolls

Incorrect E-ZPass tag placement now costs drivers up to $4 extra at tolls

No deal reached as NJ Transit engineers walk off job, paralyzing rail service

No deal reached as NJ Transit engineers walk off job, paralyzing rail service

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US Demands India Drop Tariffs on Most Goods Amid Trade Tensions, India Stands Firm

Texas National Guard troops arrive near Chicago amid Trump deployment plan

Trump Pushes IRS to Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Amid Antisemitism and Policy Disputes

Two Indians Killed, One Missing After Merchant Ships Attacked in Middle East Conflict

Massive Gas Pipeline Explosion Near Kuala Lumpur Injures 33, Triggers Evacuations

China's Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory Set to Illuminate Subatomic Mysteries

Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy. What does that mean for travelers?

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Why Virat Kohli Ignored AB de Villiers for Months

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Amtrak portal bridge cutover to disrupt NJ Transit service for one month

Amtrak portal bridge cutover to disrupt NJ Transit service for one month

Washington Metrobus introduces contactless payments to expand convenience for riders

Washington Metrobus introduces contactless payments to expand convenience for riders

North Jersey Coast Line Suspended After Downed Tree Near Woodbridge

North Jersey Coast Line Suspended After Downed Tree Near Woodbridge

Incorrect E-ZPass tag placement now costs drivers up to $4 extra at tolls

Incorrect E-ZPass tag placement now costs drivers up to $4 extra at tolls

No deal reached as NJ Transit engineers walk off job, paralyzing rail service

No deal reached as NJ Transit engineers walk off job, paralyzing rail service

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Texas National Guard troops arrive near Chicago amid Trump deployment plan

Trump Pushes IRS to Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Amid Antisemitism and Policy Disputes

Two Indians Killed, One Missing After Merchant Ships Attacked in Middle East Conflict

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