Introduction
New Jersey Transit, often referred to as NJ Transit or NJT, is the main provider and operator of the bus, commuter rail, and light rail services throughout the state of New Jersey. NJ Transit also operates bus and rail service to Philadelphia and New York City.
NJ Transit Headquarters is located at 1 Penn Plaza East, Newark, New Jersey, 07105
Routes and Service
NJ Transit operates three different modes of transit primarily. These services are bus, commuter rail, and light rail. All transit service in New Jersey either primarily serves southern NJ, or Northern NJ. Very few services operate between the two (such as route 319, and the Northeast Corridor Line).
Bus Routes
NJ Transit bus service is split up into two sub-divisions: Northern NJ and Southern NJ. NJ Transit has a bit of a numbering scheme that covers this. There are a few exceptions which will be listed below
- Northern New Jersey
- Routes 1-99: Local Bus service to Elizabeth, Hoboken, Journal Square, Newark
- Route 67 is an exception, as it is a commuter bus line.
- Routes in the 100 series routes: bus service From New York City to Central and Northern New Jersey.
- Routes in the 300 series: commuter bus service
- Routes 361 and 375 are exceptions, as they are limited-stop alternates to local lines.
- Routes in the 700 series: Bus service to Bergen and Passaic counties
- Routes in the 800 series: Bus service to Middlesex, Monmouth, and Morris counties
- Routes 890 and 891 are the exception, as it operates from Warren County into Easton, PA, connecting with LANTA Bus.
- Routes 1-99: Local Bus service to Elizabeth, Hoboken, Journal Square, Newark
- Southern NJ
- Routes in the 300 series: commuter bus service
- Routes in the 400 series: Southern New Jersey service to Camden and Philadelphia, some routes connect with SEPTA in Philadelphia, and PATCO at Walter Rand Transportation Center.
- Routes 501-549: Local Bus service to Atlantic City and Cape May
- Route 510 is an exception, as it is a seasonal commuter bus line to Wildwood.
- Route 550-599: Express service to Atlantic City and Cape May
- Route 555 is an exception, as it does not enter Atlantic City or Cape May
- Routes in the 600 series: Local bus service to Trenton, Hamilton, and Princeton. Most routes connect with SEPTA at Trenton Transit Center
Bus Fleet Roster
NJ Transit operates two primary types of buses. These bus types are commuter coaches and traditional transit buses. However, each type has two sub-types. Commuter coaches can either be forty or forty-five feet long. Transit buses can be forty or sixty feet long. Transit buses also have suburban configurations with softer seats and overhead luggage compartments.
| Year | Make/Model | Image | Engine/Transmission | Fleet Numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-2003 | Motor Coach Industries D4000 |  | Detroit Diesel Series 60/ Allison B500R-5 | 7401-7418, 7484-7493, 7504-7530, 7542-7683, 7686-7782, 7801, 7810-8112, 8269-8291, 8401-8435, 8454-8523, 8554-8555, 8558-8559, 8563-8626, 8632-8686, 8704-8746, 8755-8759, 8775-8787, 8836-8889, 8916-8920, 8971-8990 | Currently retiring |
| 2006-2008 | Motor Coach Industries D4500CL |  | Caterpillar C13/ Allison B500R-5 | 9000-9053 (2006) 7121-7181 (2008) | |
| 2008 | Motor Coach Industries D4500CT |  | Caterpillar C13/ Allison B500R-5 | 7101-7118 | Rejects from an MTA New York City order |
| 2008 | North American Bus Industries 416.15 Suburban |   | Caterpillar C9/ ZF Ecomat IV 6HP | 5201 (2007) 5202-5345 (2008) | 5226, 5308-5321 wears a special “GoBus” livery and operates on route Go28 |
| 2009-2010 | North American Bus Industries 416.15 Suburban |  | Cummins ISL/ ZF Ecomat IV 6HP | 5346-5450 | |
| 2010 | North American Bus Industries 416.15 |  | Cummins ISL/ ZF Ecomat IV 6HP | 5501-5630 | 5591-5608 are equipped with luggage racks and operate exclusively on route 62 |
| 2011-2013 | North American Bus Industries 416.15 |  | Cummins ISL/ ZF Ecolife 6AP1600B | 5631-6549 | • 5650+ Have new squared-off doors • 5846+ Have new leather seats • 6394-6398 wear a special “GoBus” livery, and is used exclusively on route Go25 |
| 2011 | North American Bus Industries 31LFW |  | Cummins ISL/ Allison B400R6 | 1601-1639 | |
| 2011 | Motor Coach Industries D4500CT | Cummins ISM/ Allison B500R6 | 8951, 8952 | Operated by Academy | |
| 2013 | Designline EcoCoach |  | Cummins ISLG/ ZF Ecolife 6AP1700B | 7201-7214 | These buses are still owned by NJ Transit, despite the fact that they do not operate. These were psuedo-replaced by the 2014 order of MCI CNGs |
| 2014-2015 | Motor Coach Industries D4500CT CNG |  | Cummins ISLG/ Allison B500R6 | 7215-7361 | These were ordered due to the cancellation of the Designline coach order. |
| 2015-2016 | Motor Coach Industries D4500CTH | Cummins ISL/ Allison H 50 EP | 4008-4044 | First full order of hybrid coaches by NJ Transit | |
| 2016-2019 | Motor Coach Industries D4500CT |  | Cummins ISX/ Allison B500R-6 | 16001-16003 17001-17240 18001-18129 19001-19167 | • First set of coaches numbered by year • 19137 is currently retired • 18097-18119 and 19031-19067 are lavatory equipped |
| 2019-2022 | Motor Coach Industries D4500CT | Cummins X 12/ Allison B500R-6 | 19168-19182 20001-20183 21001-21367 22001-22120 | • Currently being delivered | |
| 2020 | New Flyer XD60 |  | Cummins L9/ Allison B500R6 | 20801-20910 | |
| 2022 | New Flyer XE40 | Siemens Electric | 22901-22908 | • On Order • Wears a special GREEN livery • First fully electric buses in the fleet | |
| Year | Make/Model | Image | Engine/Transmission | Numbers | Notes |
Light Rail
NJ Transit operates three different light rail systems with six lines total. The systems are the Newark Light Rail, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and the River Line.
- The Hudson Bergen Light Rail operates in Hudson County, New Jersey. The lines themselves serve Bayonne, Hoboken, Jersey City, Union City and Weehawken. Two of the three lines serve Hoboken Terminal and Connect with PATH services
- The 8th Street-Hoboken Line operates from 8th Street Station in Bayonne to Hoboken Terminal
- The West Side-Tonnelle line operates from West Side Avenue Station in Jersey City to Tonnelle Avenue in North Bergen
- The Hoboken-Tonnelle line operates from Tonnelle Avenue Station to Hoboken Terminal
- The Newark Light Rail operates in Newark, New Jersey, and provides service to the Newark Broad Street Station, Newark Penn Station, and Grove Street. Both Lines serve Newark Penn Station, providing connections to PATH service.
- The Newark City Subway operates from Newark Penn Station to Military Park and Grove Street in Bloomfield.
- The Broad Street Extension operates from Newark Penn Station to Newark Broad Station with access to the Washington Park and Riverfront Stadium.
- The River Line is a single line that operates in Southern New Jersey from Camden to Trenton, with stops in Pennsauken and Burlington. The River Line connects with PATCO at Walter Rand Transportation Center and SEPTA at Trenton Transit Center. The River Line also connects with BurLink at Riverside, Florence, and Roebling Stations.
Light Rail Fleet Roster
| Year | Make/Model | Image | Numbers | Used ON | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2004 | Kinki-Sharyo LRV |  | 101-121 | Newark Light Rail | |
| 1999-2002 | Kinki-Sharyo LRV | | 2009, 2014-2015, 2018, 2020, 2027, 2029-2053 5002-5008, 5010-5013, 5016-5017, 5021-5026, 5028, 5054 | Hudson-Bergen Light Rail | 5000 series are extended 5-section sets, converted in 2017 |
| 2004 | Stadler Rail Group/Bombardier GTW 2/6 DMU |  | 3501-3520 | River Line |