South Amboy station
South Amboy serves as a commuter rail stop located in South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, operating on New Jersey Transit’s North Jersey Coast Line. This station accommodates electric trains traveling between New York Penn Station and Long Branch, in addition to diesel services extending to Bay Head. It consists of two tracks alongside a single high-level island platform designed for accessibility. Adjacent stations include Perth Amboy to the north and Aberdeen–Matawan toward the southeast.
History
Between November 2006 and January 5, 2010, South Amboy station underwent extensive renovations to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The initial stage involved constructing a $4.8 million pedestrian overpass to enhance safe crossing over the tracks, which was inaugurated on March 11, 2005. The subsequent phase replaced the former low-level side platforms with an ADA-compliant high-level island platform, rebuilt the station building, and incorporated a new ticket office, canopies, updated signage, and improved lighting. This second phase had a budget of $29 million and reached completion on January 5, 2010.
Station layout
The facility includes two tracks served by a fully ADA-compliant high-level island platform. During the renovation process, a third track was eliminated.