Perth Amboy station facts for kids

The Perth Amboy train station is a busy stop on NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line. You can find it in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. It's about 1.5 miles south of Woodbridge and 2.5 miles north of South Amboy. The station is built in a "cut," which means it's lower than the streets around it. It has two platforms where people wait for trains. There's also a ticket office at street level.

Quick facts for kids Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy station, April 2015.
Location	Elm Street between Smith & Market Streets Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Owned by	New Jersey Transit
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Connections	NJT Bus: 48, 116, 813, 815, and 817
Construction
Parking	Yes
Bicycle facilities	Yes
Disabled access	No
Other information
Fare zone	12
History
Rebuilt	1923
Electrified	12 kV 25 Hz until 2002 25 kV AC since then
Traffic
Passengers (2012)	874 (average weekday)
Services
Preceding station NJ Transit Following station South Amboy toward Bay Head North Jersey Coast Line Woodbridge toward New York Penn Station or Hoboken
Former services Preceding station Central Railroad of New Jersey Following station Terminus Elizabethport and Perth Amboy Branch Barber toward Elizabethport Preceding station Pennsylvania Railroad Following station Terminus Perth Amboy and Woodbridge Branch Genasco toward Rahway Preceding station New York and Long Branch Railroad Following station South Amboy Junction toward Bay Head Junction Main Line Terminus
Perth Amboy Station
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Perth Amboy station's eastbound entrance
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey Show map of Middlesex County, New Jersey Location in New Jersey Show map of New Jersey Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Built	1923
Architect	A.E. Owen
Architectural style	Renaissance, Italian Renaissance Revival
MPS	Operating Passenger Railroad Stations TR
NRHP reference No.	84002735
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	June 22, 1984

A Look Back: Perth Amboy Station's History

The current station building was built in the 1920s. It replaced an older building. That older building was moved and is now a private home.

Historic Status: A Special Place

The Perth Amboy station is very important. It has been listed on both the state and federal lists of historic places since 1984. This means it's recognized as a special building. It's part of a group of historic train stations in New Jersey.

Station Upgrades: Making it Better

The station got a makeover in the 1990s. In 2010, NJ Transit announced plans for more improvements. They wanted to add "high-level platforms." These platforms make it easier for everyone to get on and off trains. This is especially helpful for people using wheelchairs or strollers.

Future Plans: Accessibility for All

These upgrades will also include new canopies to protect from weather. Elevators will be added to reach the street level easily. The communication systems will also be improved. In 2015, NJ Transit set aside $9.6 million for these big changes. The goal is to make the station modern and fully accessible for everyone.

Station Layout: How it Works

Perth Amboy station has two platforms. These are called "low-level asphalt side platforms." This means they are close to the ground.