Morristown station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Morristown
The station building in 2012
Location	122 Morris St. Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Connections	NJT Bus: 871, 872, 873, 874, 875, 880 Community Coach: 77
Construction
Parking	455 spaces
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	430 (Delaware, Lackawanna and Western)
Fare zone	14
History
Opened	January 1, 1838
Rebuilt	November 3, 1913
Electrified	December 18, 1930
Traffic
Passengers (2017)	1,822 (average weekday)
Services
Preceding station NJ Transit Following station Morris Plains toward Hackettstown Morristown Line Convent Station toward New York Penn Station or Hoboken
Former services Preceding station Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Following station Morris Plains toward Buffalo Main Line Convent Station toward Hoboken
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Station (a.k.a. Morristown Railroad Station)
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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.	80002514
Added to NRHP	1980

The Morristown train station is a busy stop on the NJ Transit Morristown Line. It is located in Morristown, in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. About 1,800 people use this station every weekday.

The station building you see today was built in 1912 and opened on November 3, 1913. You can find a station agent and a waiting room there on weekdays. Did you know the inside of the station was even featured in Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" music video in 1984? Just west of the station, the Morristown & Erie Railway has its offices and repair shop.

In 2005, the station added special ramps to make it easier for everyone to use, including people with disabilities. These ramps are called "mini-high level platforms." The station also has 455 parking spaces spread across three different lots.

History of the Morristown Station

Early Beginnings: The First Train Station

The very first train station in Morristown was built in 1835. It was the end of the line for the Morris and Essex Railroad. This early railroad used the same tracks that are still there today.

Eventually, the train line grew and stretched all the way east to the Hudson River. From there, people could take a ferry to New York City.

A New Era: The 1913 Station Building

The current station building was designed by an architect named Frank J. Nies. It was finished in 1913. This historic building has been recognized as important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

For many years, different train companies used these tracks. From the 1930s to the 1960s, companies like the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western and Erie Lackawanna railways operated trains here. Today, NJ Transit runs the trains that serve Morristown.

How the Station is Laid Out

Understanding the Platforms and Tracks

The Morristown station has two tracks for trains. Each track has a platform next to it. These are called "side platforms." They have both a lower part and a small raised part (mini-high level) to help people get on and off trains easily.

Here's a simple look at how the station is set up:

• Platform Level
  • Track 1: This track is for trains heading west. These trains go towards places like Dover or Hackettstown. The doors open on the right side of the train.
  • Track 2: This track is for trains heading east. These trains go towards Hoboken or New York City. The doors also open on the right side of the train.
• Street Level
  • This is where you'll find the main station building.
  • You can buy tickets from a machine here.
  • This level also has the parking areas for the station.