Explore Port Jervis Station to Otisville Station
The Port Jervis Line is part of the historic Erie Railroad corridor and is operated by New Jersey Transit in partnership with the MTA. It runs from Hoboken to its western terminus at Port Jervis, the outermost station in the system. Between Port Jervis and Otisville, the line crosses the western edge of the Shawangunk Ridge, passing through a narrow corridor shaped by ridges, scattered residential areas, and nearby trail networks. This segment includes the Otisville Tunnel, approximately one mile long, which cuts directly through the ridge. The surrounding landscape is closely tied to regional hiking routes, including the Shawangunk Ridge Trail and the Long Path, which follow portions of the ridge above and alongside the rail line.
The Stations: Port Jervis & Otisville
Port Jervis and Otisville are neighboring stations on the western end of the Port Jervis Line. Port Jervis sits along the Delaware River, while Otisville lies a short distance to the east. The rail segment between them passes along and then through the Shawangunk Ridge, forming a brief but distinct stretch of the line.
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Port Jervis: The Old and The New
The current Port Jervis station consists of a modern platform used for all active service, while the original Erie Railroad station building remains nearby as a historic structure. The two are separate, and the older building is not used for boarding. If you are catching a train, it is important to go directly to the active platform area rather than the historic station site.
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The Erie Turntable & Museum
A short walk from the station leads to the Erie Turntable and the adjoining museum site. The turntable is a large remnant of the area’s railroad past, once used to rotate locomotives. Today it sits near the base of Point Peter and marks a transition point between the built-up area around the station and the nearby trail network.
The Neversink Crossing
Leaving Port Jervis, the train crosses the Neversink River on a short rail bridge just east of the station. It crosses the river heading east, then turns north as it runs between the main ridge to the east and a series of lower ridges to the west.
The Black Rock Cut
The Black Rock Cut is a section where the rail line passes through a deep cut in the ridge. It consists of exposed rock walls where material was removed to allow the line to pass through this part of the Shawangunk Ridge.
Guymard Bridge: The High Point Perspective
The Guymard Bridge area provides a wide view of the surrounding terrain and the rail line below. From the bridge, the tracks can be seen following the contours of the ridge as they approach Otisville from the north.
The Otisville Tunnel
The Otisville Tunnel carries the rail line through the Shawangunk Ridge. It allows the tracks to pass directly through the ridge between Port Jervis and Otisville rather than over it.