Transportation

Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) today announced $800,000 in federal funding for New Jersey Transit to tackle rail-highway grade crossing safety between Long Branch and Bradley Beach. The study, funded through the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program, will focus on improving safety at 29 crossings along this busy rail corridor—known for its mix of commuter and pedestrian traffic.

Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) today expressed outrage over severe disruptions in Amtrak’s service along the Northeast Corridor during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. Pallone criticized Amtrak for canceling multiple trains and failing to provide sufficient resources for stranded commuters, many of whom are left unable to rebook online or reach live agents by phone.

Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone today criticized Amtrak and NJ Transit for their failure to provide reliable service along the Northeast Corridor, leaving thousands of commuters stranded Monday due to ongoing overhead wire issues. Pallone demanded that the two transit agencies refund customers. 

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and a key architect of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), announced today that the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will receive $27.85 million through the Low-Carbon Transportation Materials Grants Program created by the IRA. This funding, disbursed by the Federal Highway Administration, will help implement low-carbon materials on federal-aid construction projects throughout the state.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) today announced $112 million in federal funding to overhaul key Amtrak and NJ Transit infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor in New Jersey. The funding includes $18.6 million to upgrade the signal system between New Brunswick and Elizabeth, $13.4 million for catenary modernization across a 23-mile stretch in northern New Jersey, and $80 million for upgrades at the Kearny Substation. These upgrades will reduce service disruptions, improve train speeds, and enhance reliability for daily commuters.

Highlands, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. has announced a major win for central New Jersey with $54.9 million in federal funding from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Ports Program to advance zero-emission high-speed ferries through Seastreak, LLC. This award will support the deployment of zero-emission ferries and essential charging infrastructure, aimed at cutting dangerous pollution and easing travel between New Jersey and Manhattan.

New Brunswick, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) led a tour of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) with key leaders from Amtrak, NJ Transit, and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Pallone organized the tour to directly address the significant disruptions and delays that have plagued New Jersey commuters throughout the summer.

Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today issued a statement demanding accountability and urgent action after rail passengers were stranded in an underground tunnel for three hours without air conditioning, experiencing stifling heat and darkness with minimal information from the crew. During this time, individuals suffered panic attacks, medical emergencies, and severe distress, with some passengers opening windows and encountering smoke.