[12][13] Editor-in-chief of TNERJ for its entire run was Richard R. Kunz, who had previously worked as Rail Transit Editor of Passenger Train Journal.

[15] Publication ceased in late 1998, when the issue carrying the date of "Winter 1998" was published, as a result primarily of the death of the editor, Richard Kunz.

[14] Each issue generally included about three or four feature articles, plus a news section reporting on recent developments by city, on the aforementioned modes of transportation.

In the Spring issue, a one- to three-page feature called "Status Report" included a table listing all cities in North America served by electric transit, indicating which modes each had, and a calendar with projected dates of future significant developments, such as the opening of a new light rail system or line.

The award was given to someone deemed to have "made a significant positive contribution to the electric transit industry" in North America.

Among the recipients was David Gunn, who had managed large transit systems in Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, D.C., and Toronto.

In a 1989 review of the magazine, Railfan & Railroad called TNERJ "one of the most worthwhile new products to enter the already saturated rail publication field", noting its "attractive color and black & white photos, maps and responsible writing".