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SEPTA upgrades NRG, ramps security; Walnut-Locust glitch evacuates 80 passengers.

6/11/2026

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SEPTA Upgrades

SEPTA upgraded NRG station with a new roof, lighting, ventilation, signage and a resurfaced platform.
Chief Chuck Lawson said security will be SEPTA’s largest ever as the line prepares for 55,000 fans.
NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri added buses and boats as contingencies and warned Amtrak is a single point of failure.
A malfunction at Walnut-Locust forced about 80 passengers to evacuate a train, prompting shuttle buses to NRG.

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NJ Transit Safety

NJ Transit and New Jersey State Police launched a Safety app with alerts in 38 languages and a “World Cup Concierge” at Grand Central to guide fans.
Lt. Col. David Sierotowicz said Uber drop-offs will be limited to a racetrack area, banning private drop-offs and pedestrian walks.
Priya Jain warned Meadowlands parking will be closed during matches and urged fans to use public transit or the new ferry.

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Sherrill Announces Tickets

Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced on June 9 2026 that 700 World Cup tickets will go to New Jersey residents.
During the window, Raritan Valley Line trains will stop at Secaucus Junction, allowing ticket-holders to exit, while NJ Transit tickets will be cross-honored on PATH between 33rd Street and Sixth Avenue (Herald Square) and Newark Penn.
Officials warned of severe crowding and urged commuters to avoid peak match-day travel, work remotely, and use other transport.

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SEPTA Upgrades

SEPTA upgraded NRG station with a new roof, lighting, ventilation, signage and a resurfaced platform.
Chief Chuck Lawson said security will be SEPTA’s largest ever as the line prepares for 55,000 fans.
NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri added buses and boats as contingencies and warned Amtrak is a single point of failure.
A malfunction at Walnut-Locust forced about 80 passengers to evacuate a train, prompting shuttle buses to NRG.

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