Elberon station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Headquarters | Long Branch, New Jersey , United States |
| Products | Rail transport services |
Elberon station serves the Elberon neighborhood within Long Branch, located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and is part of New Jersey Transit's North Jersey Coast Line. Positioned at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Truax Road, it marks the first stop beyond the electrified portion of the route heading south. The facility includes two elevated side platforms and provides 229 parking spots for daily commuters.
History
Established in 1876, Elberon station was the last of four stops on the New York and Long Branch Railroad, a line jointly managed by the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The railroad also served stations such as downtown Long Branch, West End (Hollywood), and nearby Branchport. On November 26, 1898, a fire caused by burning telegraph wires completely destroyed the Elberon depot, while other stations along the line experienced only minor damage.
In 1978, the depot gained recognition by being listed on both the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places. Unfortunately, another fire on May 27, 1988, resulted in the loss of the historic structure. Reconstruction efforts commenced in October 1993, culminating in the opening of a new station building on June 3, 1996.
Station layout
This station is equipped with high-level side platforms.