It’s official! The new ADA-compliant Lyndhurst Station for NJ Transit commuters in the Lyndhurst Meadowlands, New Jersey will open next month with enhanced security, ungraded lighting, multiple elevators, and more.
Municipal officials joined county, state, and federal representatives yesterday (April 28) for the official ribbon cutting on the long-awaited renovations and upgrades to the 111-year-old Lyndhurst Station, located on the corner of Stuyvesant and Court avenues at the foot of New York Avenue,
New Jersey Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri was joined by Rep. Nellie Pou (D-35), State Sen. Paul Sarlo (D-36), Rep. Clinton Calabrese (D-36), Bergen County Executive James Tedesco, and Lyndhurst Mayor Robert Giangeruso to showcase the new facility and its accessibility features.
Kolluri said projects of this size and scope will have a tough time getting financing without the cooperation and collaboration of municipal, county, state, and federal officials. A $30.9 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant was instrumental in funding the overhaul to the new Lyndhurst Station.
“Projects like this don’t happen by accident,” Kolluri said, “they happen because people work together, and collaborate over multiple years to make sure the planning, the development, and finally, the construction of the train station, comes together.”
The new Lyndhurst Station has high-level platforms and new elevators, stairs, and canopies, with the goal of making for safer, enhanced travel experiences. Located on the NJ Transit Main Line, the new station is designed to replicate the historic style of the neighborhood.
Sarlo praised Kolluri, appointed to lead NJ Transit in January, for doing so much a short time. Kolluri was the former head of the Gateway Development Corporation and a former commissioner of transportation in the state before asked to serve as the interim CEO of NJ Transit for the remainder of Gov. Phil Murphy’s time in office. Kolluri succeeded Kevin Corbett,
“If I had my wishes, I would like to put him in a bottle and keep him here,” Sarlo said, referring to Kolleri. “I will tell every next governor that he [Kolleri] is what we need for NJ Transit.”
Kolleri was appointed in January 2024 and previously served as the former commissioner of transportation in the state for three years under Governor Jon Corzine’s administration. Kolluri is a former board chair of New Jersey Transit.
“The new Lyndhurst train station is poised to become one of the busiest transit hubs in Bergen County,” said Lyndhurst Mayor Robert Giangeruso. “This modern facility not only reflects our commitment to smart growth and infrastructure development but also enhances the aesthetic appeal of our town. By improving accessibility and connectivity, we are laying the foundation for a more prosperous and connected Lyndhurst.”
“Over $30 million in federal support was used to create a facility that is ADA ready and will provide a safer, more comfortable environment for our commuters. This federal investment will encourage public transit ridership, give a needed boost to NJ TRANSIT, and is a down payment on Lyndhurst and Bergen County’s future,” Pou said.
Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III pointed to late U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell as being pivotal to the station’s revamp, praising him as a “major quarterback” in appropriating funding for the new station.
“Pascrell’s leadership helped secure the federal funding that brought this project to life,” Tedesco said. “The new Lyndhurst station is a smart, forward-looking investment that improves mobility, strengthens our economy, and supports long-term growth across South Bergen.”
“This project shows what’s possible when every level of government works together to deliver real progress for our communities,” Tedesco added, noting that for every $1 invested in public transportation, $5 is generated in economic returns, benefitting riders, businesses, local governments, and the entire region.
“This project was made possible through strong sustained advocacy at every level of government,” Tedesco said.
Once service begins at the new Lyndhurst station on June 8, the Kingsland station on Ridge Road in Lyndhurst will close.
About NJ TRANSIT
NJ TRANSIT is the nation’s largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 263 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines, and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia.
