NJ Transit Will Build New Rail Yard Off Northeast Corridor Line

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — NJ Transit will receive $180 million from the federal Department of Transportation for the Delco Lead project in New Brunswick, which NJ Transit says will improve efficiency and reliability of its train service throughout New Jersey.

The news was announced Monday by Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ6), the Democratic congressman who represents Central Jersey in Washington, D.C.

Delco Lead is an obsolete and undersized rail yard facility used to store trains and is strategically situated along the Northeast Corridor line, the most high-volume rail artery in the state and used by both NJ Transit and Amtrak.

The federal money will be used to create a new service and inspection facility, crew quarters, equipment storage space and a brand-new 3.5-mile Delco Lead track, which provides capacity to store approximately 300 rail cars.

NJ Transit says the new train yard will allow them to keep service running, especially after extreme weather events such as snow or intense rainfall.

“I’m proud that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is once again delivering critical funding to New Jersey and my district to bolster our transit system and improve service for riders,” Congressman Pallone said. “Construction of these new rail facilities will reduce congestion and delays and make vital improvements to help passengers safely travel across the state. New Jerseyans rely heavily on our transportation infrastructure, and this funding will go a long way to ensure our system is both efficient and resilient.”