Little Silver station
| Company type | NJ Transit rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Headquarters | Little Silver, New Jersey , United States |
| Products | Passenger rail service |
Little Silver station is located in Little Silver, within Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the NJ Transit network, served by trains operating on the North Jersey Coast Line. Positioned between two grade crossings, the station's stopped trains frequently lead to traffic congestion.
History
Constructed in 1875 by the New York and Long Branch Railroad, which was subsequently taken over by the Central Railroad of New Jersey, the station has a notable past. On June 30, 1882, a tragic accident occurred when five of seven cars from the NY&LB's Lightning Express derailed off a trestle bridge, causing three deaths. Among those involved was former President Ulysses S. Grant, who survived the crash. The original depot was replaced by the current structure, designed by architect Henry Hobson Richardson prior to his passing in 1886, and completed in 1890. The head house has been recognized on both the state and national registers since 1984 as part of the Operating Passenger Railroad Stations Thematic Resource. Built using sandstone with a slate roof, its interior is distinguished by rustic wooden paneling. A restoration project took place from 2001 to 2003 under the direction of architect Mark Fitzsimmons.
Station layout
This station consists of two low-level asphalt side platforms.
See also
- List of New Jersey Transit stations
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Monmouth County, New Jersey