Marc Garneau wants to see the video recorders put on locomotives running in Canada and he's also open to adding them to airplanes as well.
The local bus driver's union, which has been fighting the move for more than three years, intends to appeal the decision.
The recorders must be easily accessible to review, with appropriate limitations on public release, for accident investigation and as a tool to improve operational safety.
In all, eight of the 17 tracks at the Hoboken Terminal were set to reopen Monday at the busy station where commuters connect with other trains and ferries heading into New York City.
Meanwhile, both railroads are working together to procure and install Positive Train Control as quickly as possible.