pjbr40 81 #1 Posted September 30, 2012 Does anyone know why there is two routes split between Secaucus Junction and Ridgewood? I am referring to one train go toward Rutherford and the other go to Kingsland then meet together at Ridgewood. How this happen and why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checkmatechamp13 2,274 #2 Posted September 30, 2012 Well, according to Wikipedia, it was originally intended as a bypass so the freight trains wouldn't clog up the commuter line through PAssaic & Paterson. Then as the towns along the line got built up, eventually passenger service grew on that line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblock 3,488 #3 Posted October 10, 2012 The current Main line is not the original one. It used to connect into the Montclair line. Also note that the Bergen line used to run through Croxton yard, and was reconfigured when Secaucus opened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
