North Jersey Coast Line
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The North Jersey Coast Line is a New Jersey Transit commuter rail line. Of 43 inbound and 44 outbound daily through trains on weekdays, 7 round trips (about 16%) use the Waterfront Connection (opened September 9, 1991) to Hoboken Terminal; One round trip terminates at Newark Penn Station, while the remainder of the through trains terminate at New York Penn Station. In addition, 11 of those inbound (northbound} through trains are represented by an electric train north of Long Branch, and a diesel train south of that point. Likewise, 17 outbound (southbound) through trains are presented by an electric train north of Long Branch, and a diesel train south of that point. Five of the inbound electric trains and four of the outbound electric trains use South Amboy as their southern terminus, while two of the inbound electric trains and one of the outbound electric trains uses Aberdeen-Matawan as their southern terminus. Weekend and holiday service is much simpler. 23 inbound and 24 outbound trains represent the full schedule, with three round trips to Hoboken, with the rest running to New York. of those, 18 inbound and 19 outbound trains are represented by both electric and diesel service. Passengers can transfer at Newark Penn Station or Secaucus Junction to reach the other destinations, if necessary.
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[edit] Electrification
The line is only electrified north of Long Branch. Electrified operation began between Rahway and South Amboy on March 11, 1936. Electrification was extended to Matawan in 1983 and to Long Branch in 1988.
- As an evidence, the Catenary Poles that run from the Union Junction in Rahway to South Amboy are the original Pennsylvania Railroad poles. The Poles from South Amboy to Matawan were constructed in 1983 when Electrification was extended to Matawan. The poles from Matawan to Long Branch were constructed during the late 1980's.
- As of today, the line is electrified at 11 kV 25 Hz AC North of Matawan, and at 12.5 kV 60 Hz AC from Matawan to Long Branch. The power grid of the line features three phase gaps to segregate different power sources.
[edit] Diesel trains of a line
Some diesel trains operate through to Hoboken (via the Waterfront Connection) or Newark. There are also Bay Head-Long Branch shuttles which connect to Long Branch-New York Penn Station electric trains.
[edit] Peak trains
Peak trains arrive in New York or Hoboken on weekdays between 7 am and 9:30 am, and leave New York or Hoboken on weekdays between 4 pm and 7 pm [1]. Peak trains currently arrive in New York-Penn between 7:15 am and 9:03 am, and they arrive in Hoboken between 7:05 am and 9:16 am; peak trains leave New York between 4:17 pm and 6:52 pm and Hoboken between 4:20 pm and 6:19 pm. [2]
[edit] Commuter Clubs
The line is also home to the last remaining private commuter passenger Club in the United States. The Jersey Shore Commuters Club was established in 1933 under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Currently it has use of half of a Comet IIB car - car #5459. In 2004, the Club Car went through a custom overhaul and was furnished, with the Club's own money, to include reclining lounge chairs, spacious seating, at-seat fold down tables, and private conference tables. The Club also hosts various onboard activities to preserve its heritage. Club members enjoy guaranteed and spacious seating as part of their annual membership fee that the Club remits to New Jersey Transit as part of its lease agreement. Membership is "open" and on a "first come first serve basis" to those willing to pay the membership fee and abide by the Club's bylaws. The Club end of the car is furnished similar to Amtrak's Amfleet and Horizon fleet of cars. The Club Car seats are actually former Amfleet Metroliner seats that the Club recently re-conditioned. The Club Car only runs during peak rush hour periods and is always run with the club end coupled to the locomotive when used.
[edit] Rolling stock
The Coast Line has among the most diverse selection of fleet in the NJT system. Long Branch trains to and from New York use ALP-44/ALP-46 locomotives, Comet/Multi-level cars, and General Electric Arrow III cars.
All service south of Long Branch is diesel.
[edit] Station listing
See Northeast Corridor Line for stations between New York/Hoboken and Perth Amboy Junction.
| Milepost | City | Station | Connections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Rahway | Rahway | NJT Northeast Corridor Line splits, NJT Bus: 62 |
| 21 | Woodbridge Township | Avenel | |
| 22.5 | Woodbridge | NJT: 62, 116, 803 | |
| 21 | Perth Amboy | Perth Amboy | NJT Bus: 62, 116, 813, 815, 817 |
| 1.5 | South Amboy | South Amboy | NJT Bus: 815, 817 |
| 6.5 | Aberdeen | Aberdeen-Matawan | NJT Bus: 135 |
| 8.5 | Hazlet | Hazlet | |
| 12.5 | Middletown | Middletown | |
| 16.5 | Red Bank | Red Bank | Academy Bus Shore Points line NJT Bus: 831, 832, 833, 834, 835 |
| 19 | Little Silver | Little Silver | |
| 20 | Oceanport | Monmouth Park | |
| 22.5 | Long Branch | Long Branch | Academy Bus: Route 36 line NJT Bus: 831, 837 |
| 24.5 | Elberon | ||
| 26.5 | Allenhurst | Allenhurst | NJT Bus: 837 |
| 28 | Asbury Park | Asbury Park | Academy Bus: Shore Points line NJT Bus: 317, 830, 832, 836, 837 |
| 29 | Bradley Beach | Bradley Beach | Academy Bus: Shore Points line NJT Bus: 317, 830 |
| 31 | Belmar | Belmar | Academy Bus NJT Bus: 317, 830 |
| 33 | Spring Lake | Spring Lake | Academy Bus: Shore Points line NJT Bus: 317, 830 |
| 35 | Manasquan | Manasquan | Academy Bus NJT Bus: 317, 830 |
| 37 | Point Pleasant Beach | Point Pleasant Beach | Academy Bus: Shore Points line NJT Bus: 317, 830 |
| 38 | Bay Head | Bay Head |
[edit] See also
New York and Long Branch Railroad
[edit] External links
- Videos of the passing trains of the North Jersey Coast Line, by Eric K.
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