Maplewood station
| Company type | NJ Transit rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | September 28, 1837 |
| Headquarters | Maplewood , United States |
| Products | Passenger rail service |
Maplewood serves as a train station on the Morristown Line and Gladstone Branch—both components of the Morris and Essex Lines operated by NJ Transit. Located within the township of Maplewood in Essex County, the station is positioned at 145 Dunnell Road in the area known as "The Village," close to Maplewood Avenue. It provides eastbound connections to both New York Penn Station and Hoboken Terminal, while westbound services extend to Summit, Dover, Hackettstown, and Gladstone.
History
Rail service in the Maplewood area commenced on September 28, 1837, coinciding with the inauguration of the Morris and Essex Railroad. At that time, what was then called Jefferson Village was served only by a flag stop located at the Montgomery–Ogden House on Jefferson Street—an 18th-century structure whose kitchen doubled as a waiting area. This stop was referred to as the "Stone House" stop. The designation Maplewood came into use around . The Montgomery–Ogden House remained in use as the station until 1859, after which a new depot was erected at Baker Street and Maplewood Avenue by a land developer.
In 1901, the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad replaced the 1860 depot with the existing building, which was completed in January 1902.
Station layout
Parking options include a smaller lot on the eastbound side adjacent to the station (Lot 1) and another lot one block west on the westbound side (Lot 4), along with several designated street parking areas (Lots 2 and 3).
From 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. on weekdays, parking is limited to residents of Maplewood holding permits; those without permits are charged a $3 fee during these hours. Outside this timeframe, parking is complimentary, though overnight parking is not allowed. Additionally, bicycle lockers are available for use.
The station is equipped with two low-level platforms linked via an underground tunnel. It should be noted that not all trains stop at this location; some trains may pass through on any track without stopping.