Cos Cob station facts for kids
The Cos Cob station is a train stop for commuters on the Metro-North Railroad's New Haven Line. It's located in the Cos Cob area of Greenwich, Connecticut. This station helps people travel to and from work or school every day.
Quick facts for kids
Cos Cob
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West side of the station house
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| Location | 1 Station Drive, Cos Cob, Connecticut | ||||||||||||
| Owned by | ConnDOT | ||||||||||||
| Line(s) | Northeast Corridor | ||||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||||||
| Tracks | 4 | ||||||||||||
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| Parking | 567 spaces | ||||||||||||
| Bicycle facilities | Yes | ||||||||||||
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| Fare zone | 15 | ||||||||||||
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| Opened | December 25, 1848 | ||||||||||||
| Rebuilt | 1890 | ||||||||||||
| Electrified | 12.5 kV AC overhead catenary | ||||||||||||
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| January 15, 1972 | Station agent eliminated | ||||||||||||
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| Passengers (2018) | 928 | ||||||||||||
| Rank | 58 of 124 | ||||||||||||
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Cos Cob Railroad Station
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 Location in Connecticut
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| Location | Greenwich, Connecticut, USA | ||||||||||||
| Built | 1894 | ||||||||||||
| Architectural style | Stick/Eastlake | ||||||||||||
| NRHP reference No. | 89000928 | ||||||||||||
| Added to NRHP | August 28, 1989 | ||||||||||||
History of the Cos Cob Station
The Cos Cob station has a long and interesting history. It first opened on December 25, 1848. On that day, the very last part of the railroad track from New Haven to New York was finished. This final section went right over the Cos Cob Bridge.
Over the years, the railroad company changed names a few times. The original company, the New York and New Haven Railroad, joined with another company in 1872. It then became known as the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
Around 1907, this railroad company built a special power plant nearby. This plant helped to electrify, or power with electricity, the main train line. This was a big step forward for train travel!
Later, in 1969, the station became part of the Penn Central railroad system. Finally, in 1983, it joined the Metro-North Railroad, which is part of the MTA. The station building itself is quite old and special. In 1989, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
How the Station is Set Up
The Cos Cob station has two main areas where people wait for trains. These are called side platforms. Each platform is long enough for six train cars.
- Platforms: There are two platforms, one for trains going in each direction. When a train arrives, its doors open on the right side for passengers to get on and off.
- Tracks: The station has four tracks in total.
- Two tracks are for local Metro-North trains that stop at Cos Cob.
- The other two tracks are usually for express trains or Amtrak trains that pass through without stopping.
- Parking: If you need to drive to the station, there are 567 parking spaces available. Many of these spaces are owned by the state.
The station building you see today was built around 1890. It's known for its unique architectural style. Because of its history and design, it was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. This helps protect the station as an important part of the area's heritage.
