Somerville station
| Company type | NJ Transit rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1842 |
| Headquarters | Somerville , United States |
Area served | Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Somerville serves as a NJ Transit train station on the Raritan Valley Line, positioned just south of downtown Somerville within Somerset County, New Jersey. The station's historic building, located on the track's northern side, has undergone restoration and currently houses a law office. Parking facilities lie to the south of the station, with access to the platforms provided via an underground passage. Similar to several other stops along the Raritan Valley Line, Somerville did not offer wheelchair accessibility until December 7, 2010.
History
In 2004, the parking area was extended further south toward the pair of railroad tracks, adding 68 additional spaces; however, these spots are temporarily out of service due to active construction work.
Originally, both the station building and tracks were situated at grade level, as depicted in Alan A. Siegel’s historical photo collection Somerset County in Postcards.
A significant renovation commenced in 2009 aimed at introducing high-level platforms and enhancing accessibility features. This extensive upgrade encompassed the installation of new ramps, refurbishment of the tunnel, restoration of freight elevator shafts, construction of a new tunnel entrance building, and removal of two existing waiting rooms. The updated high-level platforms became operational on December 7, 2010, enabling further platform development. Throughout these improvements, the historic station depot was carefully maintained.
Beginning January 12, 2015, NJ Transit launched Midtown Direct service on the Raritan Valley Line, offering direct train rides from Somerville to New York City without transfers.
Station layout
The facility includes two high-level side platforms, each measuring 700 feet in length and designed to accommodate trains consisting of up to eight cars.