Long Branch station (NJ Transit)
| Company type | NJ Transit commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Long Branch, New Jersey , United States |
| Products | Commuter rail service |
Long Branch functions as a NJ Transit commuter rail stop on the North Jersey Coast Line, catering to the communities of Long Branch, West Long Branch, and Eatontown.
Constructed in 1988 coinciding with the extension of electrification to this location, the present station replaced a previous depot. Ticketing facilities are located within a glass structure positioned on the central high-level platform.
Station layout
Serving as the endpoint for both electric and diesel shuttle trains, Long Branch requires most travelers to transfer trains to continue their journey. Positioned in downtown Long Branch between Bath and Westwood Avenues, the station features a single high-level island platform that is reached by crossing Track 2 via a pedestrian crossing. Passengers traveling from Bay Head toward New York must switch trains across the platform to either an electric local or express service. The facility also contains a sizable storage and maintenance yard with 11 tracks dedicated to electric trains bound for New York. During peak travel times, direct service operates between New York and Bay Head, with inbound trains running during morning rush hours and outbound trains during evening rush hours.