NJ Transit Rail Operations , the rail division of NJ Transit, operates a fleet of 175 locomotives and over 1,200 passenger cars. This rolling stock is used to operate NJ Transit's network of 11 lines.
Locomotives Active revenue These locomotives carry NJTR reporting marks for revenue service. Not included are the EMU cars, which are technically locomotives, but are listed in the passenger cars roster below. Builder and modelPhotoNumbersBuiltAcquiredTypeNumber activePowerNotesEMD GP40PH-24100–4101, 410919681983(inherited at inception)Diesel3Ex-Central Railroad of New Jersey GP40P Rebuilt by Conrail 1991–1993. Last remaining units from a 13 engine order. 4101 painted in heritage NJDOT scheme. 4109 painted in heritage Central Railroad of New Jersey scheme.EMD GP40PH-2B4201–42191965–19691993–199419Ex-Penn Central. 4202 painted in Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines heritage paint Scheme. 4208 painted in Conrail heritage paint scheme. 4210 painted in Erie Railroad heritage paint scheme. 4219 was rebuilt from GP40PH-2A 4148, which was damaged in 1996. Units (including the EMD GP40PH-2 units) can be found on the Main/Bergen County, Pascack Valley, and Atlantic City lines. Additionally, they can be found on the Morristown and Montclair Boonton lines on trains to/from Hackettstown, Mount Olive, and Lake Hopatcong, plus Dover on Montclair Boonton line trainsEMD F40PH-2CAT4119–412019812 Used for work and passenger service. Last remaining units from a 17 engine order. Units can be found on the Main/Bergen County, and Pascack Valley lines. Additionally, they can be found on the Morristown and Montclair Boonton lines on trains to/from Hackettstown, Mount Olive, and Lake Hopatcong, plus Dover on Montclair Boonton line trainsAlstom PL42AC4000–40322005–200629 available for tractionSome units to be replaced, remaining units to be given light overhauls. Units can be found on the Main/Bergen County, Pascack Valley, and occasionally, the Raritan Valley line during off-peak hours if there's a gap in equipment availabilityBombardier ALP-464600–46282001–2002 Electric29Purchased for Midtown Direct service. 4609 wrapped in Ride With Pride scheme 4636 wrapped in heritage Pennsylvania Railroad scheme 4640 wrapped in heritage "disco stripe" scheme Units can be found on the NEC, NJCL, Morristown, Montclair Boonton, and Gladstone (branch) linesBombardier ALP-46A4629–46642010–201136 Bombardier ALP-45DP4500–4534 2011–2012 Dual-mode(electric and diesel)Bombardier Press release35 Electric modeDiesel mode available for traction4502 wrapped in commemorative Armed Forces scheme. 4503 wrapped in commemorative scheme celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Atlas Model Railroad. 4506 wrapped in commemorative scheme for Autism Acceptance Month. 4508 wrapped in commemorative scheme for Black History Month. 4519 wrapped in heritage Erie Lackawanna Railroad scheme. 4526 wrapped in commemorative scheme celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Several units have commemorative stickers for branches of the United States military and first responders. Units are found on every line in the system (except for the Atlantic City line), including the Doordash shuttle to Meadowlands, due to its capability of operating on both electric and diesel powerBombardier/Alstom ALP-45A4535–45712021–present25 (12 on order)Option for 17 locomotives exercised in December 2017; increased to 25 in July 2020. A further 12 locomotives were ordered in May 2025. Units are found on every line in the system (except for the Atlantic City line), including the Doordash shuttle to Meadowlands, due to its capability of operating on both electric and diesel power
Retired revenue Builder and modelPhotoNumbersBuiltAcquired (by NJT)RetiredTypePowerNotesEMD F40PH-2CAT4113–4118, 4121–412919812014Diesel3,000 hp (2,237 kW)Replaced by ALP-45DP. Two retained for work and passenger service. Two sold to the Grand Canyon Railway Few sold to Bruggere and Monson (BUGX) and based in Stockton, California.GE U34CH4151–41831970–1971197619943,600 hp (2,700 kW)Replaced by GP40PH-2A and GP40PH-2B. 4172 is preserved.EMD GP40FH-24130–41441966–1967198720123,000 hp (2,237 kW)Rebuilt by Morrison-Knudsen with the frame of a standard GP40 and cowl of an F45. Replaced by ALP-45DP.EMD GP40PH-2A4145–41501967–19711992–199320144148 was wrecked in 1996 and was rebuilt as GP40PH-2B 4219. Replaced by ALP-45DP. 4145 sold to MARCGE P40DC4800–48031993200720154,250 hp (3,170 kW)Former Amtrak units Sold to CDOT for CT Rail Used on the Atlantic City Express Service (ACES) to push/pull on between Frankford Junction and Atlantic City Rail Terminal. After it was discontinued, it was transferred to Raritan yard for service on the Raritan Valley line.ABB ALP-444400–4414198919902011 Electric 7000 hp (5.2 MW)Replaced by the Bombardier ALP-46. 4424 is preserved. Used on the Atlantic City Express Service (ACES), to push pull the train from Frankford Junction to Penn Station New YorkABB ALP-44E4415–441919952012ABB ALP-44M4420–443119962011GE E60CH958–9731973198419986,000 hp (4.5 MW)Purchased from Amtrak. 958 is preserved Stored out of service mid 1991 but not officially retired until 1998GE/Altoona Works GG14872–48841934–1943N/A19834,620 hp (3,450 kW)–8,500 hp (6,300 kW)Ex-Pennsylvania Railroad.EMD F7A417–418, 420, 422–4251949–19521984Diesel1,500 hp (1,100 kW)EMD E8A4246, 4248–4249, 4251, 4253, 4256–4258, 4267, 4272, 4285, 4305, 4320–4328, 4330–43341950–195319872,250 hp (1,678 kW)EMD F40PHR270, 274, 293, 302, 311, 4001975–1992200320053,000–3,200 hp (2.2–2.4 MW)Ex-Amtrak.
Non-revenue All non-revenue locomotives are diesel-powered and legally carry the same "NJTR" AAR reporting marks as all other equipment without exception. As these locomotives lack HEP (the ability to power the trailers they're hauling), they do not haul trains in revenue service unless performing a rescue. ModelPhotoNumbersYear(s)NotesEMD GP40-24300–43031965–1968Ex-Conrail and New York Central. Mainly used for Yard Service and Equipment movesEMD GP40PH-24102–4108, 4110–41121968Modified for non-revenue use and are now mechanically standard GP40-2s. 4105, 4110, and 4112 remain unmodified.MotivePower MP20B-31001–10052008Rebuilt from 1967 EMD GP40FH-2s 4130–4134.
Multiple units These trains are self-propelled, meaning they power themselves and don't require a locomotive for traction and HEP. Builderand modelPhotoNumbersTotalBuiltNotesGE Arrow III1304–133330 single cars (no lavatory)1977Single Arrow III MU's are GE Model MA-1J, married pairs are GE Model MA-1H. 160 cars are in revenue service. Rebuilt 1992–1995 by ABB 1319 features heritage Lackawanna Railroad decals. 1502–1503 feature heritage Penn Central decals.1334–1533200 paired cars (lavatory in odd cars)Bombardier MultiLevel Coach III8000–8099100 unpowered cab cars (lavatory)2024–2029NJ Transit awarded Bombardier a $670 million contract for the construction of an initial 113-car order in December 2018, with deliveries expected to begin in early to mid-2026 and entry into service in the same year. The contract includes options for up to 636 more cars, 25 of which were exercised in February 2022 for an additional $74.1 million. An additional 36 options were exercised in July 2024 for $170 million. An additional 200 options were exercised in May 2025 for $1.496 billion, with a further 50 option cars to be decided on at a later date.
Cars slated to replace Arrow III multiple units, remaining single level fleet, and expand capacity. They are expected to enter revenue service sometime in early 2026, with full delivery of trains expected by 2029.8200–821718 unpowered trailers (lavatory)8300–8411112 power cars (no lavatory)8500–8643144 unpowered trailers (no lavatory)
Unpowered passenger cars NJ Transit has a fleet of over 1,000 passenger cars. Previous car fleets include the Comet I, Comet III, Comet IA, and Comet IB. The fleet and examples are described below. Builderand modelPhotoNumbersTotalBuiltNotesBombardier Comet II5300–5460161 trailers (no lavatories)1982–1989 Rebuilt 1999–2003 by AAI/Alstom No wider "middle door" for improved accesibilityBombardier Comet IV5011–5031 21 cab cars (lavatory)1996No door at the engineer's position. 5019 and 5025 are retired. Cab cars have had their controls removed and are now used exclusively as trailers Has an "middle door" on both sides for improved accessibility All units are used on (but are not limited to) MidTown Direct service trains, trains leaving New York/Newark Penn Station, and the Atlantic City Line.5235–526430 trailers (lavatory)5535–558248 trailers (no lavatory)Alstom Comet V6000–608384 cab cars (lavatory)2002–2004 Cab cars used on all trains equipped with comet train cars, including II and IVs Comet V trailers are used only on the Hoboken division, Main/Bergen County, Pascack Valley, Morristown, and Montclair Boonton Lines, on trains entering/leaving Hoboken Terminal only, they're mainly used with diesel equipment. Trains leaving/entering Penn Station New York or Newark Penn Station use older Comet II and IVs as trailers, and Gladstone branch trains leaving Hoboken uses Arrow III EMUs.6200–621314 trailers (lavatory)6500–6601102 trailers (no lavatory)Bombardier MultiLevel Coach7000–7051 52 cab cars (lavatory)2005–2009Joint order with AMT (Montreal). 45-car option exercised in June 2007, 50-car option exercised in August 2008.7200–729899 trailers (lavatory)7500–7677178 trailers (no lavatory) Cab cars have no door at the engineer's position, and a door with no low-level trapdoor to board from low-level platforms on the left side of the cab All 419 Multilevel I and Multilevel II units will be overhauled after $917 million was authorized for the project, part of a larger project from NJT to modernize its fleet by 2031, and insure compatibility with operations with the new Multilevel III units Bombardier MultiLevel Coach II7052–7061 10 cab cars (lavatory)2011–20137678–776790 trailers (no lavatory)
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