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List of NJ Transit rolling stock

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article List of NJ Transit rolling stock, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 7 August 2025
NJ Transit Rail Operations
Company typeDivision
IndustryRail transport
Area served
New Jersey, United States
ProductsPassenger rail services
ParentNJ Transit

NJ Transit Rail Operations, the rail division under NJ Transit, manages a roster of 175 locomotives and more than 1,200 passenger cars distributed over 11 lines.

Locomotives in active revenue service

Locomotives bearing NJTR reporting marks are utilized for revenue-generating operations. Although EMU cars qualify technically as locomotives, they are cataloged separately within the passenger car listings.

Manufacturer and model Image Fleet numbers Year built Year acquired Category Units currently active Horsepower Remarks
EMD GP40PH-2 4100, 4101, 4109 1968 1983
(originally inherited at system launch)
Diesel 3 3,000 hp (2,237 kW)
  • Formerly Central Railroad of New Jersey GP40P models.
  • Underwent rebuilding by Conrail between 1991 and 1993.
  • Only three units remain from an initial count of thirteen.
  • Units 4101 and 4109 feature heritage-style paint schemes.
EMD GP40PH-2B 4200–4219 1965–1969 1993–1994 19
  • Originally part of Penn Central fleet.
  • Several locomotives display heritage liveries.
  • Unit 4219 was reconstructed from the damaged GP40PH-2A number 4148.
EMD F40PH-2CAT 4119, 4120 1981 2
  • Serves both maintenance and passenger functions.
  • Last two operational units out of a seventeen-unit batch.
Alstom PL42AC 4000–4032 2005–2006 29 4,200 hp (3,132 kW)
3,680 hp (2,744 kW) traction power available
  • Some units planned for replacement; others scheduled for minor refurbishments.
Bombardier ALP-46 4600–4628 2001–2002 Electric 29 7,100 hp (5,294 kW)
  • Acquired specifically for Midtown Direct operations.
  • Unit 4609 is painted in the Ride With Pride scheme.
Bombardier ALP-46A 4629–4664 2010–2011 36 7,500 hp (5,593 kW)
Bombardier ALP-45DP 4500–4534 2011–2012 Dual-mode
(diesel and electric)

60 (with an additional 12 on order)

Electric mode
5,365 hp (4,001 kW)

Diesel mode
4,200 hp (3,132 kW)
3,000 hp (2,237 kW) traction power capacity available

  • Order expanded to 25 units in 2020; further 12 units ordered in 2025.
  • Several locomotives bear commemorative liveries honoring military and cultural themes.
  • Unit 4519 displays the heritage Erie Lackawanna Railroad paint scheme.
  • Multiple units carry decals recognizing U.S. military personnel and first responders.

Former revenue locomotives

Manufacturer and model Image Fleet numbers Year built Year acquired Year retired Category Horsepower rating Additional information
EMD F40PH-2CAT 4113–4118, 4121-4129 1981 2014 Diesel "3,000 hp (2,237 kW)"
GE U34CH 4151-4183 "1970–1971" "1976" "1994" "3,600 hp (2,700 kW)"
  • Replaced by GP40PH-2A and GP40PH-2B locomotives.
  • Unit 4172 preserved as historic equipment.
"EMD GP40FH-2" "4130–4144" "1966–1967" "1987" "2012" "3,000 hp (2,237 kW)"
  • Rebuilt by Morrison-Knudsen, combining a GP40 frame with an F45 cowl body.
  • Replaced by ALP-45DP units.
"EMD GP40PH-2A" "4145–4150" "1967–1971" "1992–1993" "2014"
  • Unit 4148 was wrecked in 1996; rebuilt as GP40PH-2B number 4219.
  • Replaced by ALP-45DP locomotives.
  • Unit 4145 sold to MARC Train.
"GE P40DC" "4800-4803" "1993" "2007" "2015" "4,250 hp (3,170 kW)"
"ABB ALP-44" "4400–4414" "1989" "1990" "2011" "Electric" "7,000 hp (5.2 MW)"
  • Replaced GE E60CH models.
  • Unit 4424 preserved.
"ABB ALP-44E" "4415–4419" " colspan="2" " "2012"
"ABB ALP-44M" "4420–4431" " colspan="2" " "2011"
"GE E60CH" "958-973" "1973" "1984" "1998" "Electric" "6,000 hp (4.5 MW)"
  • Acquired from Amtrak.
  • Unit 958 preserved.
"GE Transportation/Altoona Works Pennsylvania GG1" "4872-4884" "1934–1943" "N/A" "1983" "Electric" "4,620–8,500 hp (3,450–6,300 kW)"
  • Formerly operated by Pennsylvania Railroad.
"EMD F7A" "417-418, 420, 422-425" "1949–1952" "1984" "Diesel" "1,500 hp (1,100 kW)"
  • "4246, 4248–4249, 4251, 4253, 4256–4258, 4267, 4272, 4285, 4305, 4320–4328, 4330-4334"*
  • "1950–1953"*
  • "1987"*
  • "Diesel"*
  • "2,250 hp (1,678 kW)"*
  • "270, 274, 293, 302, 311, 400"*
  • "1975–1992"*
  • "2003"*
  • "2005"*
  • "3,000–3,200 hp (2.2–2.4 MW)"*
  • Previously operated by Amtrak.*


Non-revenue

All locomotives designated as non-revenue are diesel-powered and bear the "NJTR" AAR reporting marks. These units do not have Head End Power (HEP) capability and are utilized exclusively for rescue operations when hauling trains.

Model Photo Numbers Year(s) Notes
Electro-Motive Diesel EMD GP40-2 "" 4300–4303 1965–1968 Originally from Conrail and New York Central; mainly employed for yard duties and equipment transfers.
Electro-Motive Diesel GP40PH-2 "" 4102-4108, 4110-4112 1968 Converted for non-revenue purposes; now mechanically identical to GP40-2 models. Units 4105, 4110, and 4112 remain in their original condition.
MotivePower MPI MP20B-3 "" 1001–1005 2008 These units were rebuilt from 1967 EMD GP40FH-2 locomotives (numbers 4130–4134).

Multiple units

Manufacturer
and Model
Photo Fleet Numbers Quantity Year Built Additional Information
GE Transportation Systems Arrow III 1304–1333 30 single cars (without lavatory) 1977
1334–1533 200 paired cars (lavatory located in odd-numbered cars)
Bombardier MultiLevel Coach III 8000–8099 100 unpowered cab cars (equipped with lavatory) 2024–2027
  • In December 2018, NJ Transit awarded Bombardier a $670 million contract for 113 cars, with deliveries commencing in mid-2024 and revenue service anticipated in 2025.
  • The contract includes options for up to 636 additional cars; 25 options were exercised in February 2022 totaling $74.1 million.
  • An additional 36 options were exercised in July 2024 valued at $170 million.
  • In May 2025, 200 more options were exercised for $1.496 billion, with another 50 options pending.
  • These new coaches will replace the Arrow III fleet, the remaining single-level equipment, and increase overall capacity. Service entry is planned for early 2026.
8200–8217 18 unpowered trailer cars (with lavatory)
8300–8411 112 powered cars (without lavatory)
8500–8643 144 unpowered trailers (no lavatory)

Unpowered passenger cars

NJ Transit operates a passenger car fleet exceeding 1,000 units, including former models such as the Comet I, III, IA, and IB series. The current significant fleets include:

Manufacturer
and Model
Photo Fleet Numbers Quantity Year Built Remarks
Bombardier Transportation Comet II 5300–5460 161 trailer cars (no lavatories installed) 1982–1989
Bombardier Transportation Comet IV 5011–5031 21 cab cars (with lavatory) 1996
  • Engineer’s position lacks an entry door.
  • Units numbered 5019 and 5025 have been retired.
  • Cab cars have been converted to trailer status by removing control equipment.
5235–5264 30 trailer cars (lavatory included)
5535–5582 48 trailers (without lavatory)
Alstom Comet V 6000–6083 84 cab cars (equipped with lavatory) 2002–2004
6200–6213 14 trailers (with lavatory)
6500–6601 102 trailers (no lavatory)
Bombardier Transportation Bombardier MultiLevel Coach 7000–7051 52 cab cars (with lavatory) 2006–2010
* Joint procurement with AMT (Montreal)
* Additional contract options exercised in 2007 and 2008 expanded the fleet size.
7200–7298 99 trailer cars (lavatory included)
7500–7677 178 trailers (without lavatory)
Bombardier MultiLevel Coach II 7052–7061 10 cab cars (with lavatory) 2012–2013
7678–7767 90 trailers (no lavatory)