Kean Hosts Federal Transit Administration at Westfield Train Station alongside NJ Transit Leadership

(August 3, 2026) WESTFIELD, NJ – Last Wednesday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) toured the Westfield Train Station alongside leadership from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and New Jersey Transit.

Building upon his work in the New Jersey Senate, Congressman Kean has continued to advocate for a one-seat ride for commuters on the Raritan Valley Line between New Jersey and New York. Implementing a one-seat ride during peak hours will eliminate the need for commuters to transfer trains when travelling from New Jersey to Penn Station, saving hours of time with family and economic cost.

In June, Congressman Kean wrote to the Federal Railroad Administration in support of New Jersey’s Transit’s grant application for investments in the Hunter Flyover Project in Newark, NJ. Congressman Kean has also advocated for the completion of the Gateway Project. These projects are critical steps toward expanding one-seat ride service between the Raritan Valley Line and New York City.

“I am leading the fight in Congress to make sure the Gateway Tunnel Project is built to completion,” said Congressman Kean. “I have made Gateway a top priority because it is indispensable to our state’s economy and the daily lives of thousands of commuters. From Gateway to the Hunter Flyover and improvements throughout the Raritan Valley Line, I will continue bringing federal, state, and local leaders together, fighting for the necessary investments, and keeping these projects moving forward until the job is done. I will not allow anyone to delay, diminish, or push aside any of New Jersey’s critical transit priorities.”

“FTA is proud to partner with Congressman Kean in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient transportation systems to New Jersey's 7th Congressional District,” said FTA Associate Administrator for Communications and Government Affairs Connor Torossian. “He remains a strong advocate for the Garden State's needs in Washington. His advocacy here in Westfield this morning is a testament to that."

In November, he fought for a fare-free shuttle from the Lyons Train Station to the VA center in Bernards Township for local veterans. In 2024, Congressman Kean secured $1 million in federal funding through the Community Project Funding Process to provide a new community senior bus in the City of Linden to improve the city’s transportation program for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. 

Congressman Kean has also advocated for more robust Amtrak services to both the Trenton and Metropark stations, critical connection points on the Northeast Corridor, and has consistently advocated for funding for Amtrak and other transportation services through federal appropriations. 

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