

The use of fine brickwork, elaborate wood trim, granite sills, and black slate roof with decorative iron scrollwork along the ridge line presented an image of prosperity and confidence. The Newark station was soon considered one of several prestigious commuter stations in Delaware and suburban Philadelphia. The PW&B was the major rail link between New York City and Washington.

The Newark Passenger Railroad Station was built by the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore (PW&B) Railroad in 1877, when Newark was a town of 3,000 inhabitants.

South Eastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) R2 Train Schedule.The Newark Passenger Railroad Station, located on the north side of the tracks under the South College Avenue railroad bridge, is no longer an active train station and is currently the home of the Newark History Museum. In addition to Amtrak service, Newark is served by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) commuter rail to Philadelphia. People traveling to and from Newark by train can do so via the Newark Regional Transportation Center located on South College Avenue at Mopar Drive.
