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The public had their first chance to share concerns with New Jersey Transit, just over a week after a deadly crash on the River Line. The River Line is the light rail that connects Trenton to Camden. Tuesday night’s public meeting was held by state Sen. Troy Singleton, along with New Jersey Transit officials, who started off with a presentation about how they plan to make the transit system safer and more reliable. During public comment, riders said they had issues with almost every aspect of New Jersey Transit from canceled or delayed trains to cleanliness, safety and convenience.
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Transit officials said they plan to rebuild half their fleet over the next few years and pour $19 million into new projects, including updating vehicle parts and infrastructure improvements. They also mentioned additional staffing which they’ve already started working on. “The big thing is going to be, are they going to come up with answers to the concerns,” said Palmyra resident Ron Priest. The senator said NJ Transit would not comment on open investigations, mainly referring to the deadly rail crash that left 23 people injured. But the National Transportation Safety Board is expected to release a preliminary report in about three weeks.