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A N.J. Transit train in Montvale, N.J., in March 2018.

New Jersey Officials Commemorate Hoboken Connect Groundbreaking

October 15, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Earlier this month, New Jersey officials commemorated the groundbreaking of a development and public infrastructure improvement project near Hoboken’s historic train station.

Today is New Jersey Railroad Workers Day

October 15, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed SJR-86/AJR-165 to designate October 15thof each year as New Jersey Railroad Workers Day.

Two More Railroad Unions Approve Labor Pact as Possible Strike Still Looms After Midterms

October 14, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Two more unions have ratified a national collective bargaining agreement with the nation’s railroads.

SMART MD Membership Votes to Ratify Contract with Freight Rail Carriers

October 14, 2022 Business Wire

The membership of the SMART Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department (SMART MD) has voted to ratify a tentative agreement with the carriers, after almost three years of negotiations between the union and the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC). The vote was passed with a 54% margin in favor of the negotiated contract.

Rail Strike Could be on Again After Union Votes Against Approving Labor Pact

October 12, 2022 The Center Square

A union’s vote against ratification of a tentative national agreement between workers and the nation’s Class I freight railroads could lead to a rail strike.

New Jersey Selects DOR Woodbridge to Advance Transit-Oriented Development at Metropark Station

October 12, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

fficials said the Metropark Development Project will support local and regional economic development by creating Class A office and retail space, community amenities, and station-area improvements, including bicycle, pedestrian, infrastructure upgrades and housing opportunities —20 percent of which will be designated as affordable housing.