New Jersey

Metuchen Wreck Illustrated Railroad Woes of Late 1970s

July 31, 2015 Todd DeFeo

By the late 1970s, railroad were not in a state of good repair. The issue over railroad safety and repair became an issue after a June 1977 Conrail derailment in Metuchen, N.J. In that wreck, 17 cars derailed and took the busy Northeast Corridor out of commission.

A southbound NJ Transit train passes through Elizabeth, N.J. in August 2003..

N.J. Transit Board Votes to Increase Fares, Approves 2016 Budget

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The N.J. Transit Board of Directors earlier this month voted to increase fares by roughly 9 percent.

Amtrak, California High-Speed Rail Authority Looking for High-Speed Trains

February 12, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak and the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) last month issued a request for proposals to build modern, state-of-the-art high-speed train sets.

N.J. Congressman Introduces Safety Measures

December 2, 2013 Railfanning.org News Wire

A Congressman from New Jersey has proposed federal legislation he says will improve railroad safety and responders’ ability to communicate in the event of an accident.

Breaking Down the Amtrak Long-Distance Consist

November 29, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak’s long-distance trains between New York and southern destinations more or less look like a compilation of the first dozen or so cars the railroad could find.

Northeast Corridor Must Not be Taken for Granted, Amtrak Head Says

November 15, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Northeast Corridor is an “asset of national importance” and requires significant upgrades in order ensure it remains in good working order, the head of Amtrak recently told a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.

Metuchen Wreck Illustrated Railroad Woes of Late 1970s

N.J. Transit Board Votes to Increase Fares, Approves 2016 Budget

Amtrak, California High-Speed Rail Authority Looking for High-Speed Trains

N.J. Congressman Introduces Safety Measures

Breaking Down the Amtrak Long-Distance Consist

Northeast Corridor Must Not be Taken for Granted, Amtrak Head Says

Throwback Thursday: Views from Morristown (2003)

Throwback Thursday: Views from Metuchen (2003)

Boiler Explosion a Reminder of Railroads’ Perils

Arrow III Pulling Into Metuchen, N.J.