Hazlet station
| Company type | NJ Transit rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Headquarters | Hazlet, New Jersey , United States |
| Products | Rail transport services |
Hazlet serves as a stop on the North Jersey Coast Line operated by New Jersey Transit, situated within Hazlet, New Jersey in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The station lies along the rail corridor between Keyport–Holmdel Road (Monmouth County Route 4) and Hazlet Avenue.
History
Originally established in 1875 under the name Holmdel station on the New York and Long Branch Railroad, which was jointly managed by the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Central Railroad of New Jersey, the station was retitled Hazlet in 1879 to prevent confusion with the nearby Holmdel area. This new designation honored John Hazlett, a prominent local landowner and settler. The staffed station agency ceased operations in 1952.
A comprehensive renovation costing $6.1 million was finalized on May 27, 2003. This project introduced two modern high-level side platforms equipped with canopies to comply with ADA accessibility requirements. Additionally, the removal of the historic Vecchi Ketchup Factory chimney facilitated an expansion of parking facilities.
Station layout
The Hazlet station includes two tracks served by high-level side platforms that fully accommodate ADA standards. Parking is available across three lots, providing a combined total of 600 spaces for both daily users and permit holders.
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- Articles with short description
- Railway stations in Monmouth County, New Jersey
- NJ Transit Rail Operations stations
- Stations on the North Jersey Coast Line
- Hazlet, New Jersey
- Railway stations in the United States opened in 1875
- Former New York and Long Branch Railroad stations
- 1875 establishments in New Jersey