Founded in 1983 when the MTA assumed control of Conrail commuter operations in the states of New York and Connecticut, Metro-North Railroad’s roots can be traced back to the New York & Harlem Railroad, which began in 1832 as a horse-car line in lower Manhattan. Today, with 384 route miles and 775 miles of track, Metro-North’s territory covers seven counties in New York State--Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Bronx, New York (Manhattan), Rockland, and Orange-and two counties in the state of Connecticut--New Haven and Fairfield. Three main lines east of the Hudson River--the Hudson, the Harlem, and the New Haven -- operate out of Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Two lines west of the Hudson River--the Port Jervis and the Pascack Valley--operate out of New Jersey Transit's terminal in Hoboken, N.J., and connect with service out of Penn Station, NY via the Secaucus Transfer. The Hudson Line extends 74 miles from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie; the Harlem, 82 miles to Wassaic; and the New Haven, which also has three branch lines--the New Canaan, Danbury, and Waterbury--72 miles to New Haven. The Port Jervis Line runs 95 miles from Hoboken to Port Jervis, with 30 of those miles in New Jersey; the Pascack Valley Line extends 31 miles from Hoboken to Spring Valley, 25 of those miles being in New Jersey. Total square mileage of the service territory is approximately 2,701 miles. The railroad also manages the Hudson Rail Link feeder bus service in the Bronx, and The Haverstraw-Ossining and Newburgh-Beacon ferries, all of which connect with the Hudson Line.
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We're wishing everyone a happy Independence Day! Whether you're heading to the beach or going to watch the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks, public transit can get you there 🎆 Learn more about all of our planned service changes for July 4th: https://lnkd.in/eue7Vt_4
Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day! For those taking the railroad, we are running a Friday schedule on July 3, and a Sunday schedule on July 4. Details: https://lnkd.in/eue7Vt_4
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Congrats to Gabrielle Aulicino, director of the LIRR and Metro-North's contact centers, who was featured as this week's MTA Hero! Gabrielle's group helps customers from both railroads with quick and helpful support on the phone and through chat on the TrainTime app. https://lnkd.in/ec3p2xwR
Lose something on a train or at a station? Worry not! We may have it at our Lost and Found. Report your lost item using the link below, or visit the Metro-North Lost & Found Office at Grand Central for further assistance. https://lnkd.in/eP2KK-Xa
Planning a trip to the Hudson River Museum? Hop on Metro-North! The museum is a short walk from Glenwood Station and you can save on admission and rail tickets with our MTA Away deal. https://lnkd.in/eVvBiKRP
Trespassing on our tracks and premises is not only illegal but also dangerous! Today, on Trespasser Awareness Day (#TRESPAD), our safety team and station ambassadors will be present at stations throughout our territory to educate our communities on best safety practices.
Traveling with us during Memorial Day Weekend? We'll have extra getaway trains on Friday, May 24, along the Hudson, Harlem, New Haven, and Port Jervis Lines. A Sunday schedule will be in effect on Memorial Day. Use the TrainTime app to plan your trip or mta.info.
On this day in 2009, we proudly opened the Yankees - E. 153rd Street Station! This station offers our customers a direct ride to the stadium from all three East of Hudson lines and provides The Bronx with a crucial rail link to NYC and points north. #ThrowbackThursday