Amtrak, NJ Transit unveil plan to fix "unacceptable" issues on rails
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
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Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
There was congestion and confusion again on Friday as New Jersey Transit announced the suspension of service in and out of New York. NJ Transit pointed the finger at Amtrak for an issue with overhead wires, but Amtrak said problems arose from a disabled commuter train. This week, service has been disrupted at least three times due to various issues. Today’s issues impacted travelers out of Philadelphia, causing problems out of 30th Street Station.
A brush fire in Secaucus caused serious trouble for commuters at Penn Station Thursday evening.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster," as rail delays continued Thursday.
Body camera video shows New Jersey Transit Police officers rescuing a 3-year-old child who was choking. New Jersey Transit Police posted the video on social media on Tuesday, saying it showed officers springing into action at around 9:45 p.m. on April 16 at Trenton Station.
NJ TRANSIT leaders say the fare hike would help make up a $119 million budget deficit and prevent service cuts.
NJ Transit officials say the 15% hike is needed to fulfill a nearly $107 million shortfall.
New Jersey Transit plans on holding 10 public hearings starting on March 4 in Cherry Hill, NJ.
A community rights group is rallying against proposed price increases on New Jersey Transit. Riders say service needs to improve.
New Jersey Transit wants to raise fare prices by 15% starting on Monday, July 1. It would be the first fare hike since 2015.
Service was halted along the Northeast Corridor due to a communication issue with Amtrak's signals and switches.
NJ Transit says a plush toy of "Ricardo" the bull will be available to purchase on its web store.
NJ Transit is selling plush toys of "Ricardo" the bull, who went viral after he got loose on the train tracks of Newark Penn Station last week.
The agency posted a photo of the steer on social media, showing it on the tracks near Newark Penn Station.
NJ Transit riders couldn't bull-lieve a bull got loose at Newark Penn Station on Thursday.
Veterans and active duty servicemembers can ride rail, bus or light rail for free by showing a military ID card or VA card, or wearing a military uniform.
NJ Transit is saluting those who served the country with a free ride on Veterans Day.
New Jersey Transit is saluting those who have served with a free ride on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Hot and humid weather is impacting NJ Transit riders who say they're getting hardly any relief on trains.
It's hot and humid again Friday and some riders on New Jersey Transit's River LINE say they are getting hardly any relief while on board the train. Some described their ride as sitting in a hot box. Ryan Hughes reports.
For a third morning in a row, New Jersey Transit service was suspended due to overhead wire issues.
Amtrak and NJ Transit service is delayed between Philadelphia and New York due to power issues at Metropark station.
West Reading's Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is being credited with helping boost an industry that really needs it: public transit.
Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday urged people to stay inside.
Seven more are on the way.
The Trudy Haynes Scholarship is named for Philadelphia's first Black TV journalist.
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Thursday, so it will be great sweatshirt weather in the Philadelphia region.
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Trudy Haynes Scholarship is named for Philadelphia's first Black TV journalist.
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Thursday, so it will be great sweatshirt weather in the Philadelphia region.
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Trudy Haynes Scholarship is named for Philadelphia's first Black TV journalist.
At the Play It Safe Philly town hall, coaches, community leaders and public safety officials talked about sports and other ways to prevent violence.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Crossing guards in East Lansdowne are now wearing body cameras in response to ongoing concerns about aggressive drivers.
The Board of Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 voted to list its building for sale amid financial issues.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Aurora Dessicino, 6, and her family were surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World on Wednesday.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
A man is in custody after fatally stabbing his wife at their South Jersey home Tuesday morning, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.
Two private contractors were rushed to a Philadelphia burn center after they were shocked in Ocean City, New Jersey, officials said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and other sites around the region will host free eye screenings for Diabetes Day.
The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, opens on May 1 after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
The Flyers are moving on to face the Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what we know.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Wednesday's Philadelphia Phillies game against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed because of forecasted rain.
Don Mattingly thought he was done with baseball and managing and then the Phillies instead pinned their playoff hopes on him.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins argue his blood alcohol content was not properly tested after fatally striking Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
CBS News reports that funding for the U.S. Coast Guard is running low, and that missed paychecks could begin in mid-May. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
CBS Philadelphia is proud to award the annual $10,000 Trudy Haynes Scholarship, given in partnership with the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. This year's winner is a rising junior at Lincoln University: Madison Morgan, a straight-A communications major. Watch as Janelle Burrell surprises Madison with the good news — and a check!
Jamie Drysdale and the Flyers are moving on to the second round of the playoffs to face the Hurricanes after beating the Penguins on Wednesday night.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of a cloudy Thursday morning.
Community leaders, coaches and public safety officials gathered in Center City Philadelphia Wednesday to focus on a shared goal: preventing youth violence by investing in sports and structured programming.