Timeline
2 Happenings
June 22, 1977
1977 Metuchen Derailment
On Wednesday, June 22, 1977, a Conrail freight train derailed in Metuchen, New Jersey, blocking all four main tracks of the Northeast Corridor.
Dec. 13, 1979
Metuchen Station Reopens Following Major Renovation
After 15 months of planning, discussion and construction, officials dedicated the renovated Metuchen railroad station.