I remember when the Jersey Arrow III's went all thee way to Long Branch. Why was there a modification at Matawan that affected the Arrow III's run.
The answer is on the Sandy thread. The Mattawan - Long Branch section is now 60Hz. Possibly Long Branch - South Amboy or Long Branch - Rahway has been converted to 60Hz also. NJT's electric locomotives, like Amtrak's can make the conversion while coasting and are not required to stop. The MU cars require stopping and throwing a switch under and at the side of the cars.
Power change is at Matawan.
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