Manasquan station

Manasquan station

Company type	Train station
Industry	Public transportation
Founded	1876
Headquarters	Manasquan , United States
Products	Rail service

Manasquan serves as a train station located in Manasquan, New Jersey, United States, and is part of the NJ Transit network on the North Jersey Coast Line. In May 2011, automated ticket vending machines were introduced on both sides of the station building. Parking for commuters is complimentary but shared with customers of a nearby pub.

History

Originally established in 1876 by the Central Railroad of New Jersey, the station saw its first depot replaced in 1896 by the structure moved from Spring Lake. This depot was crafted using timber from Philadelphia's 1876 Centennial agricultural exhibition. It stood until it was destroyed by fire on March 30, 1996, after serving as the premises for the local historical society for over a century. Following the fire, the damaged building was torn down in May, and construction of a new facility commenced in 2004.

Station layout

The station does not provide facilities for disabled access. It consists of two tracks running in opposite directions; however, the platform for trains heading toward New York Penn Station is not made of concrete and requires passengers to cross the track used by trains traveling toward Bay Head to board.