![]() ![]() The new line would serve infill stations at Princeton University’s new Lake Campus, and could make use of the existing Arrow III trains or other standard NJ Transit trainsets. With four tracks, this rail line has ample capacity to serve existing train services as well as a potential new Princeton – Trenton service. The current Dinky line terminates at Princeton Junction, but with some relatively-modest investment it could be re-routed over the existing surface parking lot to join with the North East Corridor rail line. ![]() One option, which is not currently being considered, would be to run the Dinky train to Trenton. But the Dinky study should be used as an opportunity to help address the transit needs of the town. This possibility of adding extra stations would help Princeton University connect their new development in West Windsor to the historic campus, or provide opportunities for remote employee parking. ![]() Adding infill stations along the route is also under consideration. The study will consider replacing the existing Arrow III trainsets with some kind of bus. NJ Transit is reportedly considering options for upgrading service on the ‘Dinky’ rail line, which currently runs 2.7 miles from Princeton rail station on Alexander Street, to the main line station at Princeton Junction, in West Windsor. The Princeton ‘Dinky’ train, at its terminus at Princeton Junction. ![]()
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