N.J.S.A. 48:12-99 — Train service; accommodations for transportation; civil liability

48:12-99. Train service; accommodations for transportation; civil liability Every railroad company shall start and run trains for the transportation of persons and property at regular times to be fixed by public notice. Every railroad company shall furnish sufficient accommodations for the transportation of all such passengers and property as shall within a reasonable time previous thereto be offered for transportation at the place of starting, the junctions of other railroads and at usual stopping places established for receiving way passengers and freight for that train. The company shall take, transport and discharge such passengers and property at and from and to such places, on the due payment of the legal fare or freight and shall be liable to the party aggrieved in an action for damages for any neglect or refusal in the premises.

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