NJT's New Northern Rail Maintenance-of-Way Facility

NJ TRANSIT is preparing to advance the Northern Rail Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) facility project, a major infrastructure initiative located in Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey with the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Special Prequalification in June 2025 pending approval from the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller. This RFQ marks the first step in a two-phase procurement process to engage a qualified design-build team for the project’s final design, construction, and commissioning.

The project will construct a new Maintenance-of-Way facility and yard at 99 Kuller Road in Clifton, NJ, replacing the aging and flood-prone Wood-Ridge facility. The new location will enhance NJ TRANSIT’s ability to maintain the right-of-way and railroad infrastructure by providing modernized space for maintenance, servicing and repair of vehicles. The design will enhance the current functions performed at the existing facility, accommodate increased maintenance demands and incorporate updated features that meet current codes and operational needs.

The project includes:

Demolition and environmental abatement of an existing building and substructures at 99 Kuller Road
Construction of three new buildings across two NJ TRANSIT-owned sites
Site grading, new access roads and dedicated parking areas
Coordination of site utilities and integration of maintenance equipment

-via Press Release

Norfolk Southern board of directors elects Richard Anderson as chair

Norfolk Southern Corporation’s Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Richard H. Anderson, the former CEO and Executive Chairman of Delta Air Lines, President of Optum Health, CEO of Northwest Airlines, and most recently President and CEO of Amtrak, as the independent chair of the board, effective immediately. Anderson has served on Norfolk Southern’s board since May of 2024.

NJT Safety Wraps

During this National Safety Month, NJ TRANSIT reminds customers that keeping safety top-of-mind is a year-round commitment when it comes to riding public transit. Whether on the rails or on the roads, vigilantly paying attention to signs, sounds and warnings is key to arriving safely. To denote the month this year, NJ TRANSIT has unveiled a specially wrapped bus and River LINE light rail vehicle reminding residents to keep safety top of mind.