1. Another NJ Transit Train Death
(N.J./State)

... killed on tracks shared by Amtrak and NJ Transit and Amtrak for the first eight months of 2013. Twenty-two people were killed during all of 2012. Westwood-Hillsdale Patch reports that NJ Transit has ...

2. Loss of Lautenberg May Cost NJ
(N.J./State)

...  Back in 2007, he helped craft legislation to save Amtrak (and later on a train station was named in his honor – Frank R. Lautenberg Secaucus Junction Train Station), as well as to boost rail safety in ...

3. New Federal Sandy Rebuilding Standards: Elevate Property, Or Your Flood Insurance Rates Will Rise
(N.J./State)

... help prevent the kind of infrastructure delays” that Sandy imposed,” he added, according to NorthJersey.com. Amtrak officials want the substation elevated to the top of a platform above the high water ...

4. An Inside Look at Jersey Culture and the "Schmooze Cruise" to Washington ... from a Byrne Perspective
(N.J./State)

BY REBECCA SHEEHAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM What could be more fun than packing an Amtrak train traveling to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce's 76th congressional dinner, from Newark, NJ to Washington, ...

5. Shape up, Amtrak! World's Largest High Speed Rail (186 mph) is in China
(World/International)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM The longest high-speed rail line in the world opened in China on December 26, with the hope of economic developments eventually being built in cities along the line. ...

6. Train of Hope: New Orleans sending supplies to N.J./N.Y. hurricane survivors
(N.J./State)

... recruited Amtrak in an effort to deliver emergency supplies to the damaged shore areas. Kim Bergeron, director of cultural affairs in Slidell, and Donna O'Daniels, St. Tammany Tourist and Convention ...

7. NJ Transit train shortage and Hurricane Sandy a bad combination for commuters
(N.J./State)

... the country to try to coordinate loans of appropriate cars or technicians to help New Jersey Transit get running again. Amtrak, whose trains were undamaged, is also trying to boost its service in New ...

8. Here's the latest transportation update from the Port Authority
(N.J./State)

... AirTrain JFK fares are suspended Thursday, November 1, and Friday, November 2. AirTrain Newark continues to operate at full service taking passengers to the NEC where they can take Amtrak (limited services) ...

9. Amtrak tests of Acela express train at 165 mph will not affect commuters
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

BY REBECCA SHEEHAN NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Choo, choo! The Northeast Corridor now has the need for more speed! Amtrak made the announcement on Monday that on four stretches from Maryland to Massachusetts ...

10. Connie Wagner and Daniel Benson fight to provide stability in N.J. special education programs
(Opinion/Commentary)

... for NJ Transit and Amtrak trains N.J. autism rate increase shows need for immediate planning  ...

11. Selective genocide: The abuse of the developmentally disabled in N.J.
(Opinion/Commentary)

... react: Christie's proposal to close N.J.'s developmental centers Sen. Jennifer Beck proposes 'Rail Passenger Bill of Rights' for NJ Transit and Amtrak trains N.J. autism rate increase shows need for ...

12. Parents of disabled say Tara's Law will not protect children
(Opinion/Commentary)

... Law' needs to be enforced More families react: Christie's proposal to close N.J.'s developmental centers Sen. Jennifer Beck proposes 'Rail Passenger Bill of Rights' for NJ Transit and Amtrak trains ...

13. New Jersey police punish mentally disabled
(Opinion/Commentary)

...  More families react: Christie's proposal to close N.J.'s developmental centers Sen. Jennifer Beck proposes 'Rail Passenger Bill of Rights' for NJ Transit and Amtrak trains N.J. autism rate increase ...

14. Many 'non-profit' organizations may be 'profit-making' conglomerates, after all
(Opinion/Commentary)

... Law' needs to be enforced More families react: Christie's proposal to close N.J.'s developmental centers Sen. Jennifer Beck proposes 'Rail Passenger Bill of Rights' for NJ Transit and Amtrak trains ...

15. Tara’s Law is needed to protect disabled adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation
(Opinion/Commentary)

... to close N.J.'s developmental centers Sen. Jennifer Beck proposes 'Rail Passenger Bill of Rights' for NJ Transit and Amtrak trains N.J. autism rate increase shows need for immediate planning Parents ...

16. Valerie Huttle’s committee investigates the abuse of disabled adults
(Opinion/Commentary)

... to be enforced More families react: Christie's proposal to close N.J.'s developmental centers Sen. Jennifer Beck proposes 'Rail Passenger Bill of Rights' for NJ Transit and Amtrak trains N.J. autism ...

17. N.J. needs a Justice Center for protection of developmentally disabled
(Opinion/Commentary)

... N.J.'s developmental centers Sen. Jennifer Beck proposes 'Rail Passenger Bill of Rights' for NJ Transit and Amtrak trains N.J. autism rate increase shows need for immediate planning Parents of disabled ...

18. N.J. Devils' success: Rangers or Caps, this franchise is set
(Sports/Professional)

... dinners, parking and other goings-on. It will be a commuter series, with Rangers fans coming via New Jersey Transit or Caps fans on Amtrak, neither of which will be filling hotel rooms in the area or making ...

19. N.J. legislation finally protects school children with serious medical conditions
(Opinion/Commentary)

... centers Sen. Jennifer Beck proposes 'Rail Passenger Bill of Rights' for NJ Transit and Amtrak trains N.J. autism rate increase shows need for immediate planning Parents of disabled share fears about ...

20. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s recall election has implications for N.J. public workers
(Opinion/Commentary)

... to be enforced More families react: Christie's proposal to close N.J.'s developmental centers Sen. Jennifer Beck proposes 'Rail Passenger Bill of Rights' for NJ Transit and Amtrak trains N.J. autism ...