New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced another cut in NJ Transit World Cup train ticket prices. This comes after the first reduction.

Last week, round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium were cut from $150 to $105.

Now, the tickets cost $98 round-trip, announced ahead of their sale on Tuesday night.

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Sherrill wrote that NJ TRANSIT is lowering ticket prices to $98 without using New Jersey taxpayer money.

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NJ Transit reduced World Cup train ticket prices after backlash.

NJ Transit and the FIFA New York New Jersey Host Committee were criticized for the $150 ticket price.

NJ Transit announced it received monetary support from sponsors to lower prices.

Sherrill and FIFA argued over the $150 price, with Sherrill saying FIFA should help pay for train tickets.

Transit officials are preparing for a large number of riders during World Cup matches.

Sherrill directed NJ Transit to seek private dollars to reduce the fare, and companies have stepped up to help.

NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri defended the original price, saying it shouldn't burden New Jersey commuters.

Kolluri said the tournament will cost NJ Transit $48 million and that New Jersey commuters shouldn't subsidize fan transportation.

The cost to move 40,000 people per game is $6 million, which led to the initial $150 price.

The regular train fare from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium is $12.90.

Commuters are moving through the NJ Transit section of Penn Station after a tentative deal ended a strike.

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Parking is prohibited at MetLife Stadium, and ride-sharing is limited, increasing the need for NJ Transit.

The first game at MetLife Stadium is on June 13, a group stage match between Brazil and Morocco.

Fox News' Ryan Morik contributed to this report.

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