[12] Suburban development leading to growth in the renamed Edison Township led to a drive to improve facilities for both the post office and Stelton station.

Locals wanted a new central post office while Mayor James C. Forgione focused on the railroad station.

[14] The township had room for increased suburban growth and felt that the railroad station would be the impetus for the development.

Previous plans dating back to 1930 were to have a plaza built around the station, but fell apart when a local landowner felt the township was lowballing an offer for their property and the Great Depression eliminated any other further progress.

[18] Charles and Johanna Wira, who ran the organization, worked with new Mayor Thomas J. Swales to open communication with the railroad.

The railroad noted that the agreement of the name change was done in sympathy of the local groups' demands.

[25] However, in Mayor Sam Joshi's 2023 State of the Township address, he announced plans to restart the service.

Behind the Trenton-bound platform lies one freight track which merges with the Northeast Corridor just southwest of the station.

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