I think other than the Gateway tunnels and other projects for which there is already a design, NJT really needs to concentrate on improving the reliability of it service. Chris Christie, previous Governor of this beautiful state really ran NJT to the ground. I take BC line every day and the service has really deteriorated in the last few years. Trains are cancelled on a weekly basis, there are daily delays, mechanical issues, etc. Here are just a few alerts I received today:
"MBPJ train service is suspended in both directions between Ridgewood and Glen Rock due to fallen trees across tracks.
Sent: 11:44 AM"
"1 of 2: MBPJ train service has now resumed with trains subject to up to 45 minute delays in both directions
Sent: 12:02 PM"
"2 of 2: between Ridgewood and Glen Rock following earlier fallen trees across tracks.
Sent: 12:03 PM"
"Bus Route No. 164, the 11:26 am departure from IKEA, Paramus to NY PABT is experiencing delays of up to 40 minutes due to an earlier mechanical problem.
Sent: 12:14 PM"
I think NJT should concentrate on the basics, such as removing grade crossing where possible, buying more bi level cars and newer buses. Electrifying exiting diesel lines would be great. At this point, this is not a system that is ready for any major expansion.
"MBPJ train service is suspended in both directions between Ridgewood and Glen Rock due to fallen trees across tracks.
Sent: 11:44 AM"
"1 of 2: MBPJ train service has now resumed with trains subject to up to 45 minute delays in both directions
Sent: 12:02 PM"
"2 of 2: between Ridgewood and Glen Rock following earlier fallen trees across tracks.
Sent: 12:03 PM"
"Bus Route No. 164, the 11:26 am departure from IKEA, Paramus to NY PABT is experiencing delays of up to 40 minutes due to an earlier mechanical problem.
Sent: 12:14 PM"
I think NJT should concentrate on the basics, such as removing grade crossing where possible, buying more bi level cars and newer buses. Electrifying exiting diesel lines would be great. At this point, this is not a system that is ready for any major expansion.