Rutherford station
| Company type | New Jersey Transit railroad station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1833 |
| Headquarters | Rutherford , United States |
Area served | Bergen County Line |
| Products | Passenger rail service |
Rutherford serves as a New Jersey Transit railroad station on the Bergen County Line and is situated in Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. Positioned adjacent to the traffic circle where Park Avenue, Union Avenue, Erie Avenue, and Orient Way converge—an area known as Station Square—the station includes a grade-level crossing along Park Avenue.
History
In 1833, the Paterson and Hudson River Railroad was constructed through what was then largely agricultural land in Union Township. A station was placed near the site called "Boiling Springs," named for its agitated water flow. Initially, passenger transport utilized horse-drawn coaches; however, the railroad soon transitioned to steam locomotives, acquiring two engines from Baltimore, Maryland. This advancement prompted growth around Boiling Springs. As passenger numbers increased, the railroad erected a new station and ticket office while securing additional land for expansion. Following the acquisition of the P&HR by the Erie Railroad, a triangular brick depot was built, which was replaced in 1862 and later succeeded by the current building constructed in 1897. Around this time, the boroughs of Rutherford and East Rutherford were established from Union Township, with the railroad tracks serving as their boundary.
The station building has been recognized on both the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places since 1984 and is included within the Operating Passenger Railroad Stations Thematic Resource.
Restoration
Beginning in May 2008, New Jersey Transit undertook a restoration project in two stages. The initial phase focused on refurbishing the exterior at a cost of $1.4 million and was completed by June 2009. The subsequent phase addressed interior renovations, with expenses totaling $1.9 million and concluding on October 25, 2010.
Station layout
This station comprises two tracks accompanied by low-level side platforms.
See also
- List of New Jersey Transit stations
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Bergen County, New Jersey
Bibliography
External links
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- East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Rutherford, New Jersey
- Former Erie Railroad stations
- Queen Anne architecture in New Jersey
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