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World Cup train fares hit $150

The transportation agency defended the pricing, stating it is necessary to cover the extraordinary costs of providing dedicated service for the eight matches.

Most fans will not be allowed to drive to the stadium, making the train the primary option for the tens of thousands of expected attendees.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has also sparred with FIFA over the financial burden of hosting the tournament.

The controversy highlights the growing concerns over the affordability and accessibility of the upcoming global event.

World Cup fans to be charged $200 for 15 minute train trip ABC News — Apr 17, 22:54 PM
$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey CNN — Apr 17, 21:59 PM
World Cup fans to pay train fares of $150 for the round-trip to MetLife Stadium — when it usually costs $12.90 Business Insider — Apr 17, 21:15 PM
FIFA says NJ Transit fare hikes for World Cup will have 'chilling effect,' again rips NJ Gov Sherrill Fox News — Apr 17, 21:05 PM
New Jersey confirms huge World Cup train fare price hikes The Independent — Apr 17, 20:43 PM
'Fleeced' and 'gouged' fans hit out at FIFA over extortionate World Cup train tickets - with supporters facing an 11-fold price hike Daily Mail — Apr 17, 20:09 PM
Taking train to New Jersey World Cup games? It’ll cost fans $150 NBC News — Apr 17, 19:25 PM
World Cup fans will have to pay $150 for NY stadium train ticket, officials say France 24 — Apr 17, 19:31 PM
Train fare jumps from $12 to $150 for World Cup games in New Jersey Scripps News — Apr 17, 19:44 PM
NJ Transit announces $150 World Cup train tickets: ‘We are not making profits’ The Hill — Apr 17, 18:56 PM

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New Jersey Transit
Public transit authority in the U.S. state of New Jersey

FIFA World Cup
International association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams

MetLife Stadium
Football stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, home of the New York Giants and New York Jets

Mikie Sherrill
American politician, naval aviator, and prosecutor (born 1972)