Harrison (Metro-North station)

Harrison

Platforms
Station statistics
Address 452 Halstead Avenue and
240 Harrison Avenue,
Harrison, NY 10543
Lines
Connections Bee-Line Bus System: 5, 61
Platforms 2 side platforms
Tracks 4
Parking 709 spaces
Other information
Electrified 12,500V (AC) overhead catenary
Accessible
Owned by Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Fare zone 13
Traffic
Passengers (2006) 574,860[1]  0%
Services
Preceding station   Metro-North Railroad   Following station
New Haven Line

The Harrison Metro-North Railroad station serves Harrison, New York via the New Haven Line. During peak hours, some local trains (namely those not subsidized by the Connecticut Department of Transportation) originate or terminate here as opposed to locals from Stamford. Harrison is 22.2 miles from Grand Central Terminal and the average travel time from Grand Central is 46 minutes.

As of August 2006, weekday commuter ridership was 2,211 and there are 739 parking spots.[2]

Platform and track configuration

This station has two high-level side platforms each 10 cars long. The northern platform, adjacent to Track 3, is generally used by westbound or Manhattan-bound trains. The southern platform, adjacent to Track 4, is generally used by eastbound or Connecticut-bound trains.

The New Haven Line has four tracks at this location. The two inner tracks, not adjacent to either platform, are used only by express trains.

References

  1. ^ Using 260 weekdays in a year multiplied by number of weekday passengers (2,211)
  2. ^ Metro-North Station Statistics (The New York Times; August 2006)

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