Lehigh Line Connection

Used by New Jersey Transit (NJT) Raritan Valley Line trains since 1997 when it replaced an older connection,[1] it splits from the NEC just north of the former connector, with wider radius curves with a maximum speed of 45 mph, compared to the 15 mph of the original alignment.

The old connection had a single track with older overhead wire and Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) signaling.

At the top of the hill at NK interlocking, LV diesels exchanged the train(s) with PRR electric locomotives.

[citation needed] Despite the lack of electrification on the line past the connection, the new trackage is also equipped with catenary wire.

This flyover would remove many directional conflicts between trains and reduce delays on the NEC.

The pre-1997 connection is at bottom left of photo looking east; the new connection was built just to the north.