NJ TRANSIT officially reopened the fully renovated Elizabeth Station today, enhancing platform capacity and access with upgraded elevators, additional staircases, new station buildings, and a renovated public plaza. NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin Corbett was joined by New Jersey Congressman Rob Menendez, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Region 2 Administrator Michael Culotta, Acting DOT Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chair Fran O’Connor, state Senator Joseph Cryan, and Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage to celebrate the completion of the project.
“The grand reopening of the Elizabeth Station marks another important milestone in our rebuilding and modernizing of New Jersey’s transportation infrastructure,” said Senator Cory Booker. “The $74.5 million reconstruction project, supported by the Federal Transit Administration’s Urbanized Area Formula Funding program, will benefit commuters, enhance regional connectivity, and drive economic growth along the Northeast Corridor.”
“Today, we celebrate the transformation of Elizabeth Station—a vital hub on the Northeast Corridor,” said Congressman Rob Menendez. “With increased capacity and improved accessibility, these upgrades ensure a more seamless and efficient experience for commuters and visitors alike.”
“We commend NJ TRANSIT for modernizing the Elizabeth Station to ensure it is accessible to all who want to ride,” said Michael Culotta. “These renovations are a game changer for residents of Elizabeth and nearby communities.”
“This project demonstrates our commitment to preserving our rail stations as valuable assets for the communities we serve,” said Acting DOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor. “This beautiful new facility provides additional capacity on the platforms, improved accessibility and safety features.”
"With the fully upgraded and modernized Elizabeth Station," said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett. "We’re grateful to our partners at USDOT, FTA, and New Jersey’s congressional delegation for making these projects a reality."
"We are thrilled to announce the grand re-opening of Elizabeth Station," said Mayor Christian Bollwage. "The extensive upgrades were designed to meet our growing community's needs."
The westbound station building's reopening marks the completion of this major $74.5 million renovation. In September 2023, work on the eastbound station building was completed and reopened for customer use.
NJ TRANSIT is one of America's largest statewide public transportation systems providing over 925,000 weekday trips across multiple routes.
