Dover station (NJ Transit) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dover
Dover station from the island platform in the center of the station.
Location	East Dickerson Street at South Bergen Street, Dover, Morris County, New Jersey 07801
Owned by	NJ Transit
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Connections	NJT Bus: 875, 880
Construction
Parking	Hourly and reserved
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	38 (Delaware, Lackawanna and Western)
Fare zone	17
History
Opened	July 31, 1848
Rebuilt	November 1, 1901
Electrified	January 22, 1931
Traffic
Passengers (2017)	983 (average weekday)
Services
Preceding station NJ Transit Following station Mount Arlington toward Hackettstown Montclair-Boonton Line Denville toward New York Penn Station or Hoboken Morristown Line
Former services Preceding station Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Following station Mount Arlington toward Buffalo Main Line Denville toward Hoboken Wharton toward Buffalo Terminus Boonton Branch Rockaway toward Hoboken
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Station (a.k.a. Dover Railroad Station)
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
The station depot at Dover, seen in December 2014 with no business renting the depot.
Location in Morris County, New Jersey Show map of Morris County, New Jersey Location in New Jersey Show map of New Jersey Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Dover, New Jersey, USA
Area	0.6 acres (0.2 ha)
Built	1902
Architect	F.J. Nies
NRHP reference No.	80002511
Added to NRHP	May 23, 1980

The Dover train station is an important stop for NJ Transit trains in Dover, Morris County, New Jersey. It was first built in 1901 by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. This historic station was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

History of Dover Station

When Did Trains First Arrive in Dover?

The very first train arrived in Dover on July 31, 1848. It traveled on the Morris & Essex Railroad line. Later, in 1863, another company called the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad (DL&W) took over this line.

Building the New Station

The current station building opened on November 1, 1901. A special train called the Buffalo Express arrived at 3:00 p.m. to mark the opening. Local citizens and the Dover Cornet Band were there to celebrate. After the opening ceremony, everyone enjoyed a dinner at the Mansion House Hotel.

Station Layout and Train Services

Which Train Lines Use Dover Station?

The Dover station serves two main train lines: the Morristown Line and the Montclair-Boonton Line. These lines can take you to Hoboken or directly to New York City via Midtown Direct service. On weekends and holidays, trains usually do not go further west than Dover.

What Does the Station Look Like?

The station has a single platform in the middle, called an island platform. This means you can board trains from either side of the platform. There is also a ticket agent inside the station building who can help you seven days a week. East of the station, you'll find a large train yard where NJ Transit keeps its trains.

Why Do Some Trains End at Dover?

Many trains on the Morristown Line and some on the Montclair-Boonton Line finish their journey at Dover. This is because Dover is where the electric train tracks end. West of Dover, the tracks are not electrified. So, if you want to travel further west to places like Hackettstown, you'll need to take a diesel train.