Raritan station
| Company type | NJ Transit rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1890s |
| Headquarters | Raritan, New Jersey , United States |
Area served | Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Products | Passenger rail service |
Raritan station is part of the NJ Transit network, situated on the Raritan Valley Line within Raritan, located in Somerset County, New Jersey. Positioned north of the town’s central area along Thompson Street, the historic station building dates back to the early 1890s and is found just south of the railway tracks within the primary parking area, supplemented by three smaller parking facilities.
As the furthest west stop for the majority of Raritan Valley Line trains and regular daily operations, Raritan marks the terminus for most services. Train service extending beyond Raritan to High Bridge is limited to weekdays only.
Since 1984, the station structure has been recognized on both the state and national registers as a component of the Operating Passenger Railroad Stations Thematic Resource. Presently, it serves as the home for the local chapter of the VFW Post, featuring a heated waiting room available during colder months to enhance passenger comfort.
Station layout
The facility includes two low-level side platforms adjacent to two tracks. The inbound platform measures slightly longer than its outbound counterpart. Both platforms are designed to accommodate trains consisting of up to four cars.
See also
External links
- Articles with short description
- National Register of Historic Places in Somerset County, New Jersey
- NJ Transit Rail Operations stations
- Railway stations in Somerset County, New Jersey
- Railway stations on the National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey
- Raritan, New Jersey
- Former Central Railroad of New Jersey stations
- Veterans of Foreign Wars buildings