Extra train service for Belmar's St. Patrick's Day parade

by Carly

Thursday February 26, 2009, 2:18 PM

AP photoNJ Transit trains in Newark Penn station

If you just can't wait for Hoboken's own St. Patty's parade ...

We're not sure how many people from Hoboken travel down to Belmar for their St. Patrick's Day parade, but if you're going, NJ Transit is adding extra service this Sunday to get down there.

NJ Transit is adding six additional trains -- three in each direction - between Long Branch and Bay Head. Every train operating between Long Branch and Bay Head stops at Belmar. To get back to Newark and New York City, you can transfer across the platform at Long Branch station.

Service between New York and Long Branch will operate on a regular weekend schedule. Also, all kids ages 5-11 ride free on NJ Transit on the weekends.

Here is the new Sunday, March 1 schedule:

Additional Northbound Trains from Bay Head to Long Branch

Train No. 8328 8344 8352 
Depart Bay Head 10:24 AM 2:24 PM 4:24 PM
Arrive Belmar 10:41 AM 2:41 PM 4:41 PM
Arrive Long Branch 11:06 AM 3:06 PM 5:06 PM

Additional Southbound Trains from Long Branch to Bay Head

Train No. 8333 8349 8357 
Depart Long Branch 11:41 AM 3:41 PM 5:41 PM
Arrive Belmar 11:59 AM 3:59 PM 5:59 PM
Arrive Bay Head 12:22 PM 4:22 PM 6:22 P