Croton–Harmon station (/kroʊtɪnhɑːrmɪn/) is a train station inCroton-on-Hudson, New York. It serves theMetro-North Railroad'sHudson Line and allAmtrak lines running along theEmpire Corridor. It is the main transfer point between the Hudson Line's local and express service and marks the northern endpoint ofthird-rail electrification on the route.
Nearly allelectric trains running on the Hudson Line originate and terminate here, though a handful of peak-direction rush hour trains do so further south atGreystone,Irvington, orTarrytown.[4] As the line'selectrification ends just north of the station, trains traveling to or from points north (primarily the northern terminus,Poughkeepsie) are powered by dual-mode (electric/diesel)GE P32AC-DM andSiemens SC-42DM locomotives.
TheHudson River Railroad, one of the forerunners of theNew York Central Railroad, ran commuter trains to Poughkeepsie via Croton-on-Hudson as early as 1849. However, little is known of what became of earlier stations. The present station dates from the late 1950s, and was expanded to a multi-level facility in 1988.
Until April 1963, the station was known as simplyHarmon.[5] Trains continuing north of Harmon, including the flagship20th Century Limited, would exchange their electric locomotive for a steam or diesel locomotive to continue the journey to points north and west.
As of August 2006, daily commuter ridership was 3368 and there are 1903 parking spots.[6][better source needed]
TheBerkshire Flyer began running on July 8, 2022, providing direct service toPittsfield on summer weekends.[7]
Thevillage of Croton-on-Hudson operates the station parking lot. A great number of spots are reserved for long-term permit holders and village residents. There is also ample parking for daily use.[8]
The station has three high-levelisland platforms, each 10 cars long.[9]: 4
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