NJ Transit, the largest statewide public transportation system in the country, provides more than 925,000 weekday trips on 253 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and Access Link paratransit service.  

Commuters frequently share war stories about NJ Transit mishaps, not least concerning problems at the benighted Portal Bridge that sometimes cause trains to stop dead in their tracks en route to New York City. With a Portal Bridge replacement in the works, perhaps the worst delays will soon be a thing of the past for a transit agency to which the adjective “beleaguered” is often attached. 

On Jan. 1, 1983, NJ Transit replaced Conrail as operator of the state’s commuter rail network. And NJ Transit is taking time to celebrate 40 years in the job. As well as noting the anniversary this month, the agency has plans for numerous commemorative events throughout the year. 

A press release from NJ Transit extols how it has rebuilt infrastructure, modernized equipment and increased capacity during its four decades in charge.