EVENT PRESS RELEASE
Contact Information:
Phillipsburg Railroad Festival
www.phillipsburgrailroadfest.com
Aaron D. Coleman
732-677-6027
phillipsburgnjrailroad@gmail.com

Release Date:
Immediately

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Phillipsburg, N.J. Railroad Festival!
Celebrating 171 Years Since Rail Came to Town

Phillipsburg, N.J.- Platinum Star Cleaning and Kays Electric will present the second
annual Phillipsburg N.J. Railroad Festival, celebrating 171 years of railroad with music,
food, vendors, and three walkable areas of railroad fun on Saturday, September 23,
2023, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The first railroad to arrive in Phillipsburg was the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ),
which opened on July 2, 1852. Phillipsburg was once a major transportation hub, home
to five major railroads with round houses and turntables as well as the Morris Canal.
Event presenter Aaron D. Coleman, who lives in Phillipsburg and owns
Phillipsburg-based Platinum Star Cleaning said “With the overwhelming success of last
year’s festival with over 3000 attendees, he saw the importance to continue the annual
festival for Town of Phillipsburg and the surrounding community” Coleman said: “I feel
it’s important for businesses to give back to the community. “This year Kays Electric
partnered with Platinum Star Cleaning to present the second annual event” Mr.
Coleman also announced this year’s “All Aboard” sponsor is Phillipsburg’s IRON
STRONG since 1871 McWane Ductile
Mayor Todd Tersigni said “This amazing railroad festival is back again this year in rich
tradition. We expect this year to be another record breaking year in attendance, bringing
our community together, as well as visitors to enjoy many years to come. As Mayor, I’m
so excited and look forward to seeing everyone Saturday.”