The NFI Group has announced it has received an additional order from the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) for 375 Xcelsior 40-foot, clean-diesel transit buses.
Forming part of a larger, previously announced, multi-phase fleet replacement programme; the order comes following a set of awards received in both the third and fourth quarters of 2025.
The original contract, which was awarded in the first quarter of 2024, was comprised of a base order of 550 Xcelsior 40-foot, clean-diesel transit buses to be delivered in three distinct lots, along with options for an additional 750 units.
This newly announced order renders NJ TRANSIT’s base order of 550 buses complete, leaving all 750 option buses available for procurement in the future.
Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI said:The Xcelsior buses included in this contract deliver dependable, cost-effective performance while improving safety and accessibility for passengers.
Built for durability and long service life, these new buses will help NJ TRANSIT continue providing the reliable, essential transportation services that keep communities and economies moving every day.
All new buses will be used to replace aging buses currently operating on NJ TRANSIT routes.
NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri said:This additional order underscores NJ TRANSIT’s unwavering commitment to our customers and to delivering the safe, reliable service they depend on every day.
Modernising our bus fleet is a critical investment in our riders, our employees, and the communities we serve. These new buses move us closer to our goal of a fully modernised bus fleet by 2031—improving reliability, accessibility, and comfort while ensuring we can continue meeting the needs of hundreds of thousands of daily trips across New Jersey.
