Morristown station
| Company type | Rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Headquarters | Morristown , United States |
Area served | Morristown Line, NJ Transit |
| Products | Passenger rail services |
Morristown station is a rail stop on the Morristown Line operated by NJ Transit, located in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It serves approximately 1,800 passengers on an average weekday. The station's historic building, which began construction in 1912 and officially opened on November 3, 1913, includes weekday amenities such as a staffed ticket agent and a waiting area. The interior gained recognition for its appearance in the 1984 music video for Cyndi Lauper's song "Time After Time." Immediately to the west at Baker Interlocking, the Morristown and Erie Railway branches off from the NJ Transit tracks; this location also houses the M&E’s administrative offices and maintenance facilities.
In 2005, accessibility improvements were made to Morristown station with the installation of ADA-compliant mini-high platforms. The ramp serving eastbound travelers is positioned near Morris Street, whereas the westbound ramp lies just west of the old freight house. The station provides parking accommodations with a total of 455 spaces spread across three nearby lots.
History
The original station at this site served as the terminus for the Morris and Essex Railroad, which began operations in 1835 along this same rail corridor.
Over time, the line extended eastward to reach Hoboken and the Hudson River, enabling passengers to connect to New York City via ferry services.
Throughout much of the 19th century until the 1960s, various rail companies including Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and later Erie Lackawanna operated this route. Passenger service by the Morristown and Erie Railroad (distinct from Morris and Essex) continued until 1928. Historically, notable long-distance trains such as the Chicagoan and Lackawanna Limited made stops here when traveling westbound. After 1947, interstate trains ceased stopping here west of Dover station. In 2021, Amtrak proposed a new route between New York and Scranton that would include Morristown as an intermediate stop situated between Summit and Dover stations.
The existing station building was erected in 1913 by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad company and was designed by architect Frank J. Nies. It earned a listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Station layout
This facility consists of two tracks with side platforms that include both mini-high level and low-level sections.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Morris County, New Jersey
- Operating Passenger Railroad Stations Thematic Resource (New Jersey)