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United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Company

Former American railroad company

The United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Company (UNJ&CC) was a United States–based railroad company established in 1872. It was formed by the consolidation of three existing companies: the Camden and Amboy Railroad, Delaware and Raritan Canal Company, and New Jersey Rail Road and Transportation Company.2 It ceased to exist in 1976.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1872Founded1

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John Bull and train, as drawn by Isaac Dripps in 1887
Photo: Isaac Dripps, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Company (UNJ&CC) was a United States–based railroad company established in 1872. It was formed by the consolidation of three existing companies: the Camden and Amboy Railroad, Delaware and Raritan Canal Company, and New Jersey Rail Road and Transportation Company.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Camden and Amboy Railroad1
  2. Succeeded New Jersey Rail Road and Transportation Company1
  3. Succeeded by Conrail1

Timeline

  1. 1976Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1872Founded Founded1

Sources

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