New Bridge Landing station
| Company type | NJ Transit commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Headquarters | River Edge , United States |
| Products | Commuter rail service (Pascack Valley Line) |
| Website | www |
New Bridge Landing, also identified as New Bridge Landing at River Edge, functions as an operational commuter railroad stop located within the borough of River Edge, New Jersey, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Positioned at the intersection of Kinderkamack Road (County Route 503) and Grand Avenue (County Route S-49), near New Jersey Route 4, this station accommodates Pascack Valley Line services running between Hoboken Terminal and Spring Valley station (New York) in Rockland County. The stations adjacent to it are River Edge station to the north and Anderson Street station in Hackensack to the south. Featuring a single low-level side platform alongside the southbound track, the station's design restricts compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Rail operations commenced on March 4, 1870, when the Hackensack and New York Extension Railroad extended its line from Hackensack to Hillsdale. Originally called Cherry Hill, it was renamed North Hackensack in 1895, a title it retained until April 2009 when it adopted the name New Bridge Landing, paying homage to the nearby historic community. The station building constructed by the Erie Railroad was torn down in 1978.
History
Constructed in 1870 during the northern expansion of the New Jersey and New York Railroad from Hackensack’s Essex Street station, the initial depot was removed in 1978 and replaced by a simple shelter.
The station derives its name from the proximate New Bridge Landing hamlet, notable for its role in the 1776 New York and New Jersey campaign, when George Washington and Thomas Paine crossed the Hackensack River there.
To accommodate growing ridership due to increased two-way service, NJ Transit augmented parking capacity by adding 143 permit-only spaces in August 2008, bringing total parking availability to 291 spots.
In December 2022, both this station and the Anderson Street stop in Hackensack were awarded $18 million in funding aimed at upgrading facilities and enhancing accessibility, including installation of ramps compliant with ADA standards.
Station layout
The facility includes one track served by a low-level side platform, along with bicycle parking amenities. A parking area with 291 spaces is available, managed by ParkAmerica.