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Waldwick
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Waldwick station from pedestrian bridge at south end. Original depot at right with the new railroad-oriented development on the left.
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| Coordinates | 41°00′44″N 74°07′23″W / 41.0122°N 74.1230°W | |||||||||||||
| Owned by | New Jersey Transit | |||||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | |||||||||||||
| Tracks | 3 | |||||||||||||
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| Parking | Yes | |||||||||||||
| Disabled access | No | |||||||||||||
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| Station code | 2319 (Erie Railroad) | |||||||||||||
| Fare zone | 10 | |||||||||||||
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| Opened | 1886 | |||||||||||||
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| Passengers (2012) | 484 (average weekday) | |||||||||||||
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Waldwick Railroad Station
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The Waldwick station depot, post-restoration, in April 2018.
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 Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Location | Hewson Avenue and Prospect Street, Waldwick, New Jersey | |||||||||||||
| Area | 0.2 acres (0.08 ha) | |||||||||||||
| Built | 1886 | |||||||||||||
| NRHP reference No. | 78001742 | |||||||||||||
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| Added to NRHP | February 23, 1978 | |||||||||||||
Waldwick is a train station in the town of Waldwick, New Jersey. It is used by people who travel by train for work or school. The station is managed by NJ Transit. It is located in Bergen County.
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Station History and Heritage
The Waldwick station did not open right away with the Paterson and Ramapo Railroad in 1848. The Erie Railroad later took over this line. They decided to add a stop in Waldwick around 1886.
Original Station Building
A wooden station building was built on the east side of the tracks. This old building is very important. It is listed on both the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places. These lists recognize places that are important to history.
The station building was in poor condition for many years. However, it has now been beautifully restored. The Waldwick Community Alliance has a long-term lease for the building. It is now home to the Waldwick Museum of Local History. This museum helps people learn about the area's past.
Station Layout and Accessibility
The Waldwick station has three tracks for trains. The two outer tracks have platforms where passengers get on and off. These are called low-level side platforms. This means they are at ground level, not raised up.
Connecting Platforms
A pedestrian bridge connects the two platforms at the south end of the station. This bridge allows people to cross safely over the tracks. Because the platforms are low-level and there are no ramps or elevators, the station is not fully accessible for people with disabilities. This is due to the rules of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990.
Train Services and Yard
Some trains on the Bergen County Line start or end their journeys at Waldwick. This happens during weekdays. At the north end of the station, there is a special area called the Waldwick Yard. This yard has multiple tracks. It is used to store train engines and other equipment when they are not in use.
Gallery
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The northbound platform of the Waldwick station; picture taken from the train
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Efforts to restore original station building
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Northbound station building, under renovation in 2011
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Train leaves the station
