New Jersey congressional delegation demands Atlantic City Rail Line reopen

Almost all the members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation have signed a letter demanding NJ Transit reopen the Atlantic City Rail Line quickly.

“NJ Transit’s lack of communication on fulfilling its promise to finish the rail system upgrades has caused extreme frustration for consumers,” said the letter, organized by U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, D-2nd.

It also said the lack of a rail line is harming the regional economy.

Van Drew said NJ Transit’s “failure to meet its own deadlines and lack of transparency is unacceptable.”

“NJ Transit remains committed to reopening the Atlantic City Rail Line in the second quarter of 2019,” said spokeswoman Nancy Snyder in an email response to questions. “NJT continues to address the continuing shortage of locomotive engineers, as well as equipment availability, as PTC installations, maintenance inspections and testing continues. NJ Transit will communicate updates as new information becomes available,” she wrote.

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