Yesteday marked the groundbreaking for the new County Yard and Delco Lead Storage & Inspection Facility Project located in in New Brunswick NJ. The 500 million dollar project will see the construction of a new one-mile track and a 1,250-foot Service and Inspection Facility, construction of 5 miles of electrified track as well as crew quarters and parking facilities.
Contract Award
The County Yard and Delco Lead Storage & Inspection Facility Project was awarded to George Harms Construction Company, Inc. with funds secured from the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Administration. The two contributed US$ 180 million and US$ 184.5 million respectively
The project aims to alleviate the risk of flooding during severe storms so as to ensure continuity of rail services duringthe worst storms thus increasing the reliability of the New Jersey’s rail system.
Present during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new County Yard and Delco Lead Storage & Inspection Facility Project were Senator Cory Booker and Congressman Frank Pallone emphasize the importance of resilience in infrastructure.
NJ TRANSIT Rail System
- Overview: NJ TRANSIT operates commuter rail services, light rail lines, and bus routes across New Jersey, with rail services being critical for daily commuters.
- Key Stats:
- 12 commuter rail lines.
- 166 rail stations.
- Nearly 925,000 weekday trips on public transit (includes buses and light rail).
- Connections to major transit hubs, including Penn Station in New York and 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
Major Rail Lines
- Northeast Corridor Line:
- Runs from Trenton to New York Penn Station.
- Heavily used for access to NYC.
- North Jersey Coast Line:
- Connects Bay Head to Newark and New York.
- Serves coastal towns.
- Raritan Valley Line:
- Provides service from High Bridge to Newark Penn Station.
- Key for central New Jersey commuters.
- Morris & Essex Lines:
- Serves areas west of Newark, including Morristown and Summit.
Light Rail Systems
- Hudson-Bergen Light Rail:
- Connects Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Weehawken.
- Newark Light Rail:
- Provides local service within Newark and to nearby communities.
- River LINE:
- Links Camden and Trenton along the Delaware River.
Amtrak
- Operates along the Northeast Corridor in New Jersey, with major stops in Trenton, Metropark, Newark, and New York.
- Provides long-distance and regional service.
New Jersey’s rail system is an essential part of the region’s transportation network, providing connections within the state and to major hubs like New York City and Philadelphia. The new County Yard and Delco Lead Storage & Inspection Facility Project will furtehr enhance this key role.
