Seashore Lines Release - July 2, 2026

The Seashore Lines is proud to introduce a new member of its Comet I fleet, Car no. 1737!

Car no. 1737 was built for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad in 1971 to be used in push-pull commuter service in northern New Jersey. Ownership of the car was transferred to NJ Transit Rail Operations in the early 1980’s, where it served for over 20 years.

The Seashore Lines recently acquired car no. 1737 in December 2025.

As a special tribute to AMERICA 250 and the Seashore Lines’ own 30th Anniversary this year, the car has now been renovated in a brand new Red, White and Blue paint scheme!

Additional restoration work was completed by the Seashore Lines with the installation of new windows, interior refinishing, a new audio / sound system, replacement seats and new HVAC system components.

Car 1737 will make its inaugural Seashore Lines trip on the Seashore Lines Fireworks Express on July 3, 2026!

A special note of thanks to the dedicated and driven members of our staff who completed this amazing project, our commemoration of AMERICA 250!

The Seashore Lines will be celebrating AMERICA 250 with the return of The Fireworks Express for its sixth year of patriotic fun!

On Friday, July 3, 2026, the Seashore Lines will operate a 'park and ride' round trip to the AMERICA 250 Weymouth Township – Estell Manor Fireworks Show!

Tickets for the AMERICA 250 Fireworks Express are limited, so be sure to make your reservations today for this exciting, one of a kind event!

Update: Seashore Lines Fireworks Express train no. 311, departing Richland at 7:45PM on Friday, July 3 is now at capacity!

Advance reservations are now closed.

Extremely limited Walk-Up seating MAY be available at Richland Station prior to the departure of The Fireworks Express. Walk-Up tickets are available on a First-Come, First-Served basis and will not be placed on sale until all ticketed passengers are seated and it is determined by the Conductor that seating is available.

Note to passengers: Baggage Drop Off will close at 7:30PM (15 minutes prior to train departure). We expect a very high volume of baggage and checked items. If you plan to utilize this service, please plan to arrive no later than 7:30PM to allow your bags to be handled by our staff.

The staff of the Seashore Lines looks forward to seeing our passengers....on THE FIREWORKS EXPRESS!

Seashore Lines Release - June 12, 2026

The Seashore Lines is proud to announce that it is featured in Steven Spielberg’s newest film production….DISCLOSURE DAY, starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor! 🎞️📽️

Beginning in March, 2024, and concluding in April, 2025, the Seashore Lines diligently provided its rail equipment and property access for the use of Universal Studios during all aspects of their filming production.

Utilizing Seashore Lines train crews, equipment and special locations along our right of way in Atlantic and Cape May counties, rehearsals proceeded for the entire month of February, 2025, and filming was completed in March, 2025.

The Seashore Lines and its staff wish to extend their most special thanks to Steven Spielberg and his team at Universal Studios / Amblin Entertainment for allowing us to participate in such a remarkable film production.

The hospitality, courtesy, kindness and thoughtfulness throughout the entire production of DISCLOSURE DAY is very much appreciated. It was an honor and a privilege for the Seashore Lines to contribute to this cinematic masterpiece!

DISCLOSURE DAY premieres in studios across the country on Friday, June 12, 2026! 🎞️📽️

The Seashore Lines is proud to be featured on the front cover of The Press of Atlantic City on June 9, 2026!

This Friday, 'All will be Disclosed!' 🎞️ 📽️

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December 25, 2025

The Seashore Lines wishes to thank all of our customers, both new and returning, for joining us during the most exciting Santa Express season yet!

The Seashore Lines looks forward to serving all of our passengers during 2026 and beyond!

MERRY CHRISTMAS….from the Seashore Lines!

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December 18, 2025

The Seashore Lines is proud to be featured on the cover of this week’s edition of SHORE LOCAL!

The Seashore Lines extends its appreciation to Bob Fertsch, Cindy Fertsch and the staff of SHORE LOCAL for their support of the Seashore Lines and its operations!

Be sure to pick up your copy of SHORE LOCAL today at over 300 locations in Atlantic and Cape May counties.

ALL ABOARD!

Seashore Lines Announcement

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Seashore Lines hosted the Third Annual "The Seashore Lines Salutes our Veterans!" at the Richland Village Train Station!

The outpouring of support was tremendous with both departures at capacity as the Seashore Lines did its best to honor and remember those who served, and those who are currently serving, with two special performances by The Satin Dollz in concert with our excursion train rides!

We wish to extend our most sincere thanks to our great Veterans for their unwavering commitment to the United States of America in our times of need. May God bless you and the United States of America!

Seashore Lines Announcement

The Seashore Lines returns to Woodbine!

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the Seashore Lines was proud to support the festivities for the Greater Woodbine Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Car Show!

During the event, two Seashore Lines locomotives crossed the recently rehabilitated Woodbine trestle for the first time in over 10 years.

The Seashore Lines extends a special ‘thank you’ to Greater Woodbine Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Fisher, Woodbine Mayor William Pikolycky, Clerk Laurie Boyd and the many dedicated staff members of the Borough of Woodbine who made this special event possible.

Stay tuned to our Facebook page and website for plenty of upcoming exciting announcements and events!

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On Wednesday, October 1, the Seashore Lines was proud to host members of the Upper Township Business Association for a networking mixer on the rails!

Our guests enjoyed an evening with refreshments provided by Sotto La Luna, scenic views and meaningful connections – while experiencing the very best in comfort and accommodations on the Seashore Lines First Class Fleet!

Many thanks to the Upper Township Business Association for an extremely enjoyable and memorable event!

We look forward to seeing you again soon….on the Seashore Lines!

CUSTOMER SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - FOR RELEASE - MONDAY, JULY 7, 2025

The Seashore Lines is proud to announce that as a special tribute to the workers of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), we have added NJDOT decals to our recently - restored Comet I Lounge Car, no. 1786!

These decals match the original specifications of the NJDOT decals placed on our Comet I cars when they were built in 1970 - 1971 by Pullman - Standard.

Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for additional updates regarding our new Comet I equipment!

Photograph by Paul Carpenito - September 19, 1979 at Harmon Cove - Secaucus, New Jersey

CUSTOMER SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - FOR RELEASE - SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025

The Seashore Lines is pleased to announce that its employees have completed a full restoration of Comet I Lounge Car no. 1786!

Comet I passenger car no. 1786 was originally built by Pullman - Standard for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad / New Jersey Department of Transportation in 1971 to be used in push-pull commuter service in northern New Jersey. Ownership of the car was transferred to NJ Transit Rail Operations in the early 1980’s. Comet I commuter coaches were retired from NJ Transit service in 2006, and car 1786 was generously preserved by NJ Transit when it was donated to our friends at the Whippany Railway Museum.

In 2024, the car was acquired by the Seashore Lines, and underwent a complete interior refurbishment to provide First Class accommodations to our customers!

Prep and painting work was recently completed in April 2025, returning the car to its ‘as built’ appearance with a midnight blue window band, red outer stripe, black undercarriage and platinum mist car ends. Additional restoration work was completed by the Seashore Lines with the installation of new windows and new HVAC system components. In all, we estimate over 1,000 man hours were invested by Seashore Lines employees to fully restore car no. 1786!

Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for many more exciting announcements through the summer of 2025!

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We are delighted to hold membership in numerous community organizations as part of our long-standing goal of providing first-class freight and passenger rail excursion service for Atlantic, Camden and Cape May Counties in southern New Jersey.

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TO REPORT A RAILROAD EMERGENCY OR PROBLEM, CALL 609-212-4222.

Please be prepared to provide the nature of the emergency, along with the location / Emergency Notification System (ENS) information in accordance with on-site signage.

ENS information is provided on a blue sign affixed to all railroad-highway grade crossing warning devices on the Seashore Lines rail line.

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The Seashore Lines is a proud member of the communities it serves!

We are delighted to hold membership in numerous community organizations as part of our long-standing goal of providing first-class freight and passenger rail excursion service for Atlantic, Camden and Cape May Counties in southern New Jersey.

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Passenger Excursion Services

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