NJ Transit Hires Ferries as a Backup Plan for World Cup Fans

New Jersey Transit is preparing ferries as a contingency plan for World Cup transportation.

Ahead of the games at MetLife Stadium, the rail system has commissioned a pair of 600-seat boats that can take soccer fans across the Hudson River, according to Kris Kolluri, chief executive officer of NJ Transit. The New York Waterway boats will go from Weehawken, New Jersey to Manhattan, only for those traveling back to the city and only in case of a broader transit meltdown.

About 40,000 fans are expected to use NJ Transit to trek out to MetLife for each of the eight ...