Hackettstown station

Hackettstown station serves as a terminal point for New Jersey Transit in Hackettstown, New Jersey, functioning as the western terminus for both the Morristown Line and the Montclair–Boonton Line, each offering limited service. The facility consists of a single low-level side platform that includes a mini-high section to provide accessibility.

History

Originally, Hackettstown was served by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (DL&W) through a substantial wooden Type W-2 station constructed in 1868. This structure was torn down in the late 1960s following the cessation of passenger operations on most Erie-Lackawanna Railroad branches in October 1966.

Passenger service extending west of Netcong station recommenced on October 31, 1994, with the extension of the Boonton Line utilizing Conrail's Washington Secondary. The newly established Hackettstown station opened alongside Mount Olive station, providing access near prominent commercial destinations like Waterloo Village and the International Trade Center located within Mount Olive Township.

In 2023, NJ Transit purchased ownership of the Washington Secondary track segment from Netcong to Hackettstown, while Norfolk Southern maintained exclusive rights for freight operations. This acquisition strengthens NJ Transit's oversight of regional rail infrastructure and supports prospects for service growth.