First of NJ Transit’s new railcars reach New Jersey

New railcars will face testing before going into service and replacing the fleet's oldest trains this summer, officials said.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 455

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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NJ Transit on Monday received the first of 374 new railcars intended over the next five years to replace an aging fleet that has become one of the main drivers of the agency’s train delays and cancellations.

The two new railcars are set to undergo testing and could come into service sometime this summer, with the remaining railcars due to arrive through 2031, said NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri.

“By the …

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