Gladstone Branch: Far Hills Steeplechase Service – Saturday, October 19, 2024

NJ TRANSIT is offering special rail service between Hoboken and Far Hills to transport customers to and from the 104th running of the Far Hills Race Meeting on Saturday, October 18. NJ TRANSIT's Far Hills Station on the Gladstone Branch of the Morris & Essex Lines is located directly across the street from Moorland Farms, the site of the event. 

Please note that on October 18, Gladstone Branch trains will operate as follows:  

• From 8AM until 1:30PM, rail service will operate from Summit to Far Hills ONLY, making all Gladstone Branch stops. During this time, most Gladstone Branch trains will originate at Hoboken and make additional stops between Hoboken and Summit.
• From 4PM until 7PM, Gladstone Branch rail service will operate from Far Hills to Hoboken ONLY, with trains following a special schedule and making all stops.
• Except for the times and in the directions listed above, and all day at Gladstone and Peapack Stations, Lakeland Bus service will replace rail service.
• Complete schedules are available HERE.

Ticket offices will be open during regular hours at Hoboken, Summit and Dover, with the ticket office at Lyons having special operating hours. Temporary ticket booths for the event will be set up at Berkley Heights, Bernardsville, Far Hills and Gladstone will have special operating hours. 

Customers should note that, as is normal for special events, capacity on trains can vary depending on when customers choose to travel. Customers should allow for extra travel time and be patient if they cannot board the first train they encounter. 

Important Travel Notes:

• Due to anticipated high ridership, customers are strongly encouraged to purchase round-trip tickets in advance to avoid lines.
• Bicycles are not permitted on Gladstone Branch trains for this day.
• Parking will be prohibited at Far Hills Station between 3:00 AM and 9:00 PM on Saturday, October 18. The parking lot will be used for Far Hills Race Meeting Transportation Operations.
• For this special event, customers are advised that NO BEVERAGES INCLUDING ALCOHOL, OPEN OR CLOSED, WILL BE PERMITTED on any train, bus or platform to and from Far Hills on Saturday, October 18. This policy will be strictly enforced. 

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