Mercer Times

Governor Phil Murphy announced the allocation of $300 million in federal funding aimed at enhancing NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak infrastructure. The grant, provided by the Federal Railroad Administration, is expected to bring significant improvements to Penn Station, a critical junction between New Jersey and New York.

Murphy emphasized the importance of this funding, stating: “This $300 million in grant funding from the Federal Railroad Administration will bring needed enhancements to Amtrak’s infrastructure, which will improve reliability for NJ TRANSIT riders and will also be transformational for Penn Station, which is the gateway between New Jersey and New York.”

He highlighted his commitment to improving NJ TRANSIT since taking office but acknowledged that state investments alone are not enough due to shared tracks with Amtrak. “Since I took office, I have been committed to improving NJ TRANSIT. But state investments alone are insufficient, as we rely on tracks shared with Amtrak,” he said.

The governor noted that the funds would help enhance resiliency along one of the most heavily traveled rail lines in the country. This includes upgrades aimed at increasing train speed and volume while addressing century-old infrastructure issues such as catenary overhead wire systems prone to failures.

Expressing gratitude for securing this funding, Murphy stated: “Thank you to the Biden Administration and New Jersey’s congressional delegation for working alongside us to secure this funding.”