About NJ Transit
New Jersey Transit Rail Operations runs the third-largest commuter rail system in the United States by ridership, covering 11 lines across northern and central New Jersey with through service to New York Penn Station, Hoboken Terminal, Newark Penn, and seasonal service to Atlantic City. NJ Transit, formed in 1979 to consolidate freight-railroad commuter operations, also runs the Atlantic City Line as the only outright intercity-style service in the system. Background context on the carrier's history is also catalogued in the North American Rail Atlas & Route Encyclopedia.
Operator Profile
- Headquarters
- Newark, NJ
- Founded
- 1979
- Routes catalogued
- 1
- Stations served
- 8
- Total route miles
- 536 mi
- States served
- 2
Fleet
A mixed roster of ALP-46 and ALP-46A electric locomotives, ALP-45DP dual-mode locomotives, multilevel and Comet cab cars, and Arrow III electric multiple-units serves the network. Equipment assignments rotate as new orders are delivered and existing rolling stock is retired or rebuilt; consult individual route pages for current information.
Capital plan and modernization
The Portal North Bridge replacement, Hudson Tunnel Project (Gateway), and Mid-Line Loop projects are reshaping the long-term capacity profile of NJ Transit. Quarterly capital-plan progress is tracked in the Passenger Rail Advocacy & Reform Quarterly.
Routes operated by NJT
The table below lists all NJ Transit services catalogued in the RailRover index, sorted by distance. Each entry links to a full route page with stations, fares, and timetable references.
| Route | Type | Endpoints | Distance | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ Transit Rail | Commuter Rail | New York ↔ Atlantic City | 536 mi | 12 lines with frequent weekday service |
States served
NJ Transit service touches 2 states in the RailRover index. Each state hub aggregates every operator's service through that state on a single page.
Booking and ticketing
RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel on NJ Transit, visit the carrier's official booking site or app directly. Many of the same trip-planning principles that apply to Amtrak — advance purchase saves significantly, multi-ride passes are heavily discounted on commuter services, group sales unlock 60% off Saver coach for parties of 8 or more — apply across operators. For a deeper walkthrough, see the RailRover guide to buying tickets and saving on fares, the field guide to onboard Wi-Fi and power outlets, and the baggage rules reference. Independent fare-watch newsletters such as the Commuter Rail Operators Reform Brief publish current promotional fare summaries.
Further reading on NJ Transit
- Riding NJT: a first-timer's system tour
- Equipment census and locomotive roster of NJT