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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.

Throwback Thursday: Views from Morristown (2003)

September 12, 2013 Todd DeFeo

All photos taken Aug. 15, 2003, in Morristown, N.J.

Throwback Thursday: Views from Metuchen (2003)

September 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

All photos taken Aug. 15, 2003, in Metuchen, N.J.

Boiler Explosion a Reminder of Railroads’ Perils

September 30, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The Pennsylvania Railroad mogul locomotive, “drawing a long train of freight cars,” just passed through Metuchen, N.J.

Arrow III Pulling Into Metuchen, N.J.

January 3, 2011 Todd DeFeo

These images were taken in August 2003 in Metuchen, N.J.

Feds Greenlight ARC Project

February 3, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Mass Transit Tunnel, centerpiece of the Access to the Region’s Core (ARC) project, reached a major milestone that clears the way for federal funding and will allow construction to begin this year.

N.J. Transit Celebrates Train

August 15, 2004 The Cross-Tie

On July 1, 1854, the first trans-New Jersey train left Coopers Ferry Terminal in Camden and arrived on the then-bare Absecon Island in Atlantic City.

N.J. Transit Board Approved Budget, Avoids Fare Hike

July 15, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

The N.J. Transit Board of Directors on July 15 adopted a $1.34 billion Operating Budget and a $1.19 billion Capital Program for Fiscal Year 2005 (FY05), and avoided increasing the system’s fares, officials said.