Gillette station
| Company type | NJ Transit rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Headquarters | Long Hill Township , United States |
Area served | Long Hill Township, New Jersey |
| Owner | New Jersey Transit |
Gillette serves as a stop along the Gladstone Branch of the Morris & Essex Lines, managed by NJ Transit and located within Long Hill Township, New Jersey. The station is positioned at the intersection of Mountain Avenue and Jersey Avenue in the Gillette neighborhood of Long Hill Township.
History
The region was surveyed by George Howell, an engineer affiliated with the New Jersey West Line Railroad. The station derives its name from the Gillette area, an unincorporated community believed to be named after Rachel Gillette Cornish. George Howell was married to Rachel Melissa Cornish, who was the daughter of Rachel Gillette. Since its inception alongside the Gladstone Branch, Gillette station has maintained a modest passenger shelter, in contrast to nearby Stirling, which historically featured a substantial depot constructed in 1872.
Station layout
Gillette station consists of a single track accompanied by a low-level side platform on the inbound direction. Passenger facilities include a sheltered bench area, multiple newsstands, a payphone, seating benches, and a ticket vending machine. Adjacent to the shelter are bicycle racks for commuters. The parking lot accommodates 82 vehicles and is owned by New Jersey Transit but operated by the township; among these spaces, two are designated for handicapped parking. However, the station does not offer full accessibility for disabled passengers.
See also
- Millington station - Another rail stop located within Long Hill Township.