Point Pleasant Beach station

Point Pleasant Beach station
Company type	NJ Transit rail station
Industry	Public transportation
Founded	July 29, 1880; 146 years ago
Headquarters	Point Pleasant Beach, United States
Area served	Ocean County, New Jersey
Products	Rail transport services

Point Pleasant Beach station serves the community of Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey in Ocean County, New Jersey and operates on the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line. Positioned between the Long Branch and Bay Head stops, it holds strategic importance on this route. Located along Arnold Avenue (Route 35), the station is conveniently near the Atlantic Ocean shoreline, the boardwalk, the marina at Manasquan Inlet, and the vibrant downtown district known for its commercial, retail, dining, and entertainment options. The facility complies with the ADA standards for accessibility.

History

Rail service at this location commenced on July 29, 1880, coinciding with the extension of the New York and Long Branch Railroad from Manasquan station. Initially named Point Pleasant, the station adopted its current name, Point Pleasant Beach, on April 28, 1957. The original depot, constructed by the Central Railroad of New Jersey, was condemned due to foundation issues and subsequently demolished on June 8, 1987. A new station building was erected starting in June 1994 and officially opened to the public in January 1996.

Station layout

The station features a sheltered ticket office and waiting room situated next to the inbound track. The platform serving southbound trains offers minimal shelter and lacks extensive amenities since most travelers board northbound trains. NJ Transit bus services commonly connect at the southbound platform for passengers arriving from stations to the north. Adjacent to both the station structure and northbound platform is a large parking area. Track 1 accommodates northbound train traffic, while track 2 is designated for southbound trains.

External links

Station view on Google Maps Street View