Clifton station (NJ Transit)
| Company type | New Jersey Transit rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 1868 |
| Headquarters | Clifton, New Jersey , United States |
| Products | Passenger train services |
Clifton serves as a New Jersey Transit train station in Clifton, New Jersey, positioned on the Main Line. The station is situated close to Elm Street, Clifton Terrace, and Clifton Boulevard, straddling the boundary between the Athenia and Dutch Hill neighborhoods of Clifton. The platform for trains heading toward Hoboken lies within Athenia, while the platform for Suffern-bound trains is located in Dutch Hill.
History
Constructed in 1868, the Boonton Branch of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad functioned as a freight detour circumventing the Morris & Essex Railroad, whose passenger routes were unsuitable for freight traffic due to their sharp curves and steep gradients. This branch extended from Denville to Hoboken Terminal passing through Boonton and Paterson. Freight operations at Clifton commenced on September 12, 1870, followed by the initiation of passenger services on December 14, 1870.
Station layout
The facility comprises two tracks accompanied by low-level side platforms. Parking accommodations include two lots with a combined capacity of 236 vehicles, supplemented by restricted street parking along Fornelius Avenue. The station building remains accessible during daytime hours for passengers waiting for trains. Both platforms are equipped with shelters and seating. Additionally, a ticket vending machine is positioned adjacent to the Hoboken-bound platform.