Millington station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Millington
The station at Millington, seen from across the tracks.
Location	Oaks Road, Long Hill Township, New Jersey 07946
Platforms	1 low-level side platform
Tracks	1
Construction
Parking	114 spaces on Old Mill Road
Other information
Station code	710 (Delaware, Lackawanna and Western)
Fare zone	14
History
Opened	January 29, 1872
Rebuilt	1901
Electrified	January 6, 1931
Key dates
July 1, 1981	Station agency closed
Traffic
Passengers (2017)	131 (average weekday)
Services
Preceding station NJ Transit Following station Lyons toward Gladstone Gladstone Branch Stirling toward New York Penn Station or Hoboken
Former services Preceding station Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Following station Lyons toward Gladstone Gladstone Branch Stirling toward Hoboken
Millington Station
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Millington station in 1907
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
NRHP reference No.	84002767
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	June 22, 1984

Millington is a train station in the Millington area of Long Hill Township, Morris County, New Jersey. It's a stop on the Gladstone Branch of the NJ Transit train system. You can find it where Oaks Road and Division Avenue meet. It is one of three train stops in Long Hill Township.

History of Millington Station

Early Days and Construction

The Millington train station first opened its doors on January 29, 1872. The main station building, made of stone, was built later in 1901. It was constructed by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, which was a big railway company back then. Today, this historic building is home to the Millington Station Cafe.

A Historic Landmark

In 1984, the Millington station was recognized as an important historical site. It was added to both the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's considered a special building that helps tell the story of the area's past.

Station Features and Layout

Platform and Accessibility

The station platform at Millington

The station has one platform for passengers to get on and off trains. It's a "low-level asphalt side platform," which means it's close to the ground. Because of this, it's not fully accessible for everyone, like people using wheelchairs. This is due to the rules of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which sets standards for accessibility.

Parking and Amenities

There are no bus services at this station. The station also doesn't have a separate shelter, but the main building has a canopy that offers some cover. South of the station, there's a parking lot with 114 spaces. During weekdays and evenings, you need a special permit to park there. However, parking is free on weekends. The station also has a machine where you can buy tickets and racks to park your bicycle.

Train Routes and Directions

The Millington station is on Track 1. Trains here travel in two main directions:

• Westbound: Trains head towards Gladstone. The next stop in this direction is Lyons.
• Eastbound: Trains go towards Summit, Hoboken, or New York City. The next stop in this direction is Stirling.