NJ Transit riders are now paying more as a scheduled fare increase takes effect across the system.

Train and bus fares increased 3% on July 1. The increase was approved two years ago.

Transit officials say the additional revenue is needed to help prevent future service cuts.

The fare increase comes after signal issues caused major delays Tuesday night near Newark Broad Street station. The delays affected the Morris & Essex, Gladstone and Montclair-Boonton lines.

Some riders were stranded for up to 90 minutes. The delays also impacted many fans traveling to the France vs. Sweden World Cup match.

A spokesperson for NJ Transit issued the following statement to News 12:

"At approximately 1:30 p.m. [Tuesday], NJ TRANSIT experienced an issue with the overhead wires on one of the three tracks near Newark Broad Street Station. Initially, trains continued operating through the area on the remaining two tracks with only minimal delays. However, the overhead wire issue also caused an unexpected power surge that resulted in extensive damage to the signal and switch systems that control train movements through the area, affecting all three tracks. The damage required the replacement of multiple electronic components, including circuit boards and fuses, making the repairs significantly more complex. As part of our World Cup matchday contingency planning, crews and equipment had been strategically pre-positioned nearby to respond to any potential issues that might affect service and immediately began repairs. Working under extreme temperatures, they completed the necessary work and restored the signal and switch systems at approximately 7:30 p.m. At the height of the disruption, customers on the M&E and Montclair-Boonton Lines experienced delays of more than two hours before service was gradually restored. We regret the inconvenience this disruption caused our customers and appreciate their patience as our crews worked to safely restore service as quickly as possible."