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Alternative NJ-2a
From the southern terminus, Alternative NJ-2a would originate as a PATCO type rapid transit service in Glassboro along the existing Conrail right-of-way and travel north until the right-of-way crosses Route 55 in Mantua. At the point were the right-of-way crosses Route 55, the alignment would shift into the median of Route 55. The alignment would continue north until Route 55 merges into Route 42. At the point were Route 55 merges into Route 42 the alignment would continue in the median of Route 42 until reaching the Route 42/I-295/I-76 interchange. Once the alignment reaches the interchange the service will run along the south side of Route 42, I-76 and I-676 until Camden. In Camden the new service would merge with the existing PATCO Speedline for service into Camden and Center City Philadelphia. The alignment would be entirely grade separated along major roadways with access primarily at park-and-ride lots.
Communities served would include: Glassboro, Pitman, Mantua, Turnersville, Deptford, Runnemede, Bellmawr, Mount Ephraim, Haddon Township, Gloucester City, Camden and Center City Philadelphia.
A possible Phase II extension would be a separate, commuter-oriented, limited service from Millville to Glassboro. Passengers would transfer in Glassboro for travel north to Center City Philadelphia. This service would be entirely in the Conrail rail right-of-way and would initially be operated with a diesel vehicle. Future plans could include electrification of the line to handle a PATCO type rapid transit service with through trains to Center City Philadelphia.
Communities served would include: Millville, Vineland, Pittsgrove, Franklin Township, Clayton, Elk Township and Glassboro.
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