At that time, Bay Street was originally a bare platform with only one track and a small shelter.

However, the connection continued to be a quiet subject until the late 1980s, when New Jersey Transit revived the proposal.

A deal was struck with the township of Montclair in 1998, with a one track connection used for only diesel train sets.

However, this proposal was changed into a double track connection with overhead electric catenary wires.

[8] On July 11, 2010, it was announced by the New Jersey Department of Transportation that Montclair, along with Somerville, had been designated as transit villages.

Although Montclair's transit village is mostly built at Bay Street, the township also serves five other stations, all in walkable distance from residences.

This is the terminal for all weekend service except for several special holiday trains that go to Lake Hopatcong station.