Walnut Street station (NJ Transit)
| Company type | New Jersey Transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Headquarters | Montclair, New Jersey , United States |
| Products | Passenger rail services |
Walnut Street station, previously known as Montclair, is a New Jersey Transit facility located at Walnut Street and Depot Square in Montclair, New Jersey, positioned on the Montclair–Boonton Line. It stands as the most frequented stop along this line and is one of six stations serving the Montclair area. The station takes its name from the street that intersects the railway tracks nearby. During the summer through early autumn, its parking area hosts a seasonal farmers' market.
The station building, erected in 1953, has been utilized as a restaurant space for several years. The last occupant, Mezoco Mexican Taqueria, began operations in 2016 but ceased business by 2020, resulting in the structure currently being unoccupied.
History
Originally constructed in 1873 by the Montclair Railway, this station functioned as the primary Montclair hub for the Erie Railroad, initially named simply Montclair. The existing building replaced the former station in 1953. On October 23, 1973, a freight train derailment occurred at this location. The nearby Montclair Connection, which links the Montclair Branch with the Boonton Line, is situated just a few blocks away.
Station layout
This station includes low-level side platforms that lack accessibility features. It is positioned at the intersection of Walnut Street and Depot Square, within the commercial district known as Walnut Street.