Final hurdle for NJ tunnel project to clear soon (Reuters via Yahoo! News) NJ Transit is expecting the U.S. government to complete environmental reviews for its planned Hudson River passenger train tunnel in the near term, which would clear the final hurdle to allow it apply for needed funding.

NJ Transit diesel trains get refit to eliminate overnight idling (The Star-Ledger) Six of NJ Transit's 32 diesel-powered trains have been outfitted with upgraded starters to prevent engines from being left idling overnight in rail yards and causing unnecessary pollution and fuel consumption, according to a report in The Record. Diesel train...