Private company

New Jersey Rail Road and Transportation Company

Railway company in New Jersey

The New Jersey Rail Road and Transportation Company was an early railroad company in the state of New Jersey. It was incorporated in 1832 and opened its first line in 1834, making it one of the oldest railroads in North America.2 It ceased to exist in 1872.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1832Founded1

The New Jersey Rail Road and Transportation Company was an early railroad company in the state of New Jersey. It was incorporated in 1832 and opened its first line in 1834, making it one of the oldest railroads in North America.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Company1

Timeline

  1. 1872Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1832Founded Founded1

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