NJ Transit emergency drills at MetLife Stadium before FIFA World Cup
The New Jersey Transit Police Department conducted its annual emergency response drill Saturday at MetLife Stadium in preparation for the FIFA World Cup.
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The New Jersey Transit Police Department conducted its annual emergency response drill Saturday at MetLife Stadium in preparation for the FIFA World Cup.
NJ Transit's annual emergency exercise comes in preparation for the FIFA World Cup, when massive crowds are expected to pack trains and buses. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The controversial pricing plan to get to and from World Cup games at MetLife Stadium has been revealed. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Fans attending a FIFA World Cup match could pay hundreds before even getting to the game. Officials from NJ Transit and the host committee are set to meet about the issue Friday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A report in "The Athletic" says NJ Transit is considering charging more than $100 for round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games.
World Cup fans attending a match at MetLife Stadium this summer may have to pay up for their commute. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Typically, those tickets cost $12.90. That's an approximately 700% surge in price. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A spokesperson said NJ Transit estimates it will cost the agency $48 million to provide service for the eight matches set for MetLife.
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MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
MetLife Stadium will host eight matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
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The New Jersey Transit Police Department conducted its annual emergency response drill Saturday at MetLife Stadium in preparation for the FIFA World Cup.
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