Red Bank Train Station

If you are a person who has a disability you will really appreciate this station. Stairs are very difficult for me and climbing into a train with my purse and tote can be an endeavor that makes me exhausted at times. It is a pleasure to visit a train station where accessibility is a non-​issue and the automated ticket machine is in extremely close proximity to the ramps. Those of us who utilize mass transit on a regular basis know that these factors make a huge difference.

Typical train station. Easy in, easy out. Not a wonderful schedule. Had to transfer to get back from the city. Next time i would use Hazlet which was 2 stops above this.

This is a good transportation hub for a small town — here’s why:
FARES: $ 14.95 for the train to NYC, and there are also buses for cheaper. Purchase bus tickets with CASH, purchase train tickets with exact change on the train or with cash/​card at one of the many kiosks.
SERVICE: Service is always extremely timely, never more than 3 – 4 minutes late (and that’s rare). Those on the train are fast and efficient getting people on and off, and I’ve never asked a question they can’t answer.
TRAIN CLEANLINESS: The old trains are pretty dingy, but they are sanitary. The new trains (blue seats, double-​decker) are infinitely nicer.
STATION: I don’t know when the station itself is actually open, but it has restrooms inside and travel information… I’ve never actually seen it open, though. LAME.

I use NJ Transit and come into the Red Bank train station about once a month.
The trains are oftentimes late to arrive and slow to reach NY, and when they are not late, they arrive early and I end up having to take a bus instead.
I feel badly for the station attendants during the day as they always appear over stressed and unhappy, moreso than the conductors on the train. When the trains are not running on their scheduled times, sometimes the attendants are not informed.
Overall, I think that the NJ transit system needs work and the Red Bank station is no exception.