NJ Transit Begs for Extra Year on Light Rail Safety Waivers
Published Date: 11/19/2025
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Summary
NJ Transit wants to keep a special break from some railroad safety rules for one more year while they take over running the Southern New Jersey Light Rail system. This extension helps them smoothly handle operations without rushing, and the public can share their thoughts by December 19, 2025. No big money changes are mentioned, just more time to get everything right!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
One-Year Waiver Keeps RiverLINE Running
NJ Transit asked the Federal Railroad Administration for a one-year extension of a waiver from several safety regulations (full relief from parts 219, 222, 231, 238, 239, 242, 243, and 270; partial relief from parts 221, 223, 229, 234, 236, and 238). The waiver supports continued operation of the RiverLINE light rail between Camden and Trenton, New Jersey using non‑FRA compliant articulated diesel multiple units while NJ Transit develops a transition plan and data for a future petition. The public can submit comments to FRA about the petition by December 19, 2025.
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