Harpers Ferry station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Harpers Ferry, WV
Harpers Ferry Amtrak–MARC station
Location	120 Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia United States
Owned by	National Park Service
Line(s)	Cumberland Subdivision
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Connections	PanTran
Construction
Parking	98 spaces
Disabled access	No
Other information
Station code	HFY
History
Opened	1889
Traffic
Passengers (2019)	7,920  3.69% (Amtrak)
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station Martinsburg toward Chicago Capitol Limited Rockville toward Washington, D.C. Preceding station MARC Following station Duffields towards Martinsburg Brunswick Line Brunswick towards Union Station
Former services Preceding station Amtrak Following station Martinsburg Terminus Blue Ridge ended 1986 Brunswick toward Washington, D.C. Duffields toward Cincinnati (River Road) Shenandoah ended 1981 Preceding station Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Following station Duffields toward Chicago Main Line Brunswick toward Jersey City Engle toward Chicago Sandy Hook toward Jersey City Millville toward Strasburg Strasburg Branch Terminus
Harpers Ferry Train Station
U.S. Historic district Contributing property
Location in West Virginia
Location	Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, USA
Part of	Harpers Ferry Historic District (ID79002584)
Added to NRHP	1979

Harpers Ferry station is a train station in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. It is a stop for two important train services. These are Amtrak's Capitol Limited and MARC commuter service. The station was built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. It is also part of the historic area known as the Harpers Ferry Historic District.

The station building is made of wood and has a Victorian style. It was built in 1889. It stands on the old foundations of buildings from the original Harpers Ferry armory.

In 2007, the station was updated and reopened. This big project cost $2.2 million. The renovation included fixing up the station's tower.

Harpers Ferry Train Station

Harpers Ferry station is a key spot for train travel in West Virginia. It connects people to different places. It also has a rich history.

A Historic Building

The station building itself is quite old and special. It was built in 1889. The style is called Victorian, which means it looks like buildings from the late 1800s. It has a classic wooden design.

What's really interesting is where it stands. The station was built on top of the buried foundations of older buildings. These were part of the original Harpers Ferry armory. This shows how history is layered in this town.

In 2007, the station got a big makeover. Workers spent $2.2 million to fix it up. They made sure to restore the station's tower. This helped keep its historic look.

How Trains Use the Station

A train station needs platforms for people to get on and off trains. Harpers Ferry station has two side platforms. This means there is a platform on each side of the train tracks.

• One platform is for trains heading in one direction.
• The other platform is for trains going the opposite way.

Amtrak trains like the Capitol Limited stop here. These trains travel long distances across the country. MARC trains also stop here. MARC trains are for people who travel shorter distances, often for daily commutes.

Who Uses the Station?

We can tell how popular a train station is by looking at its "ridership." This means how many people use it.

• In 2013, about 104 people used the MARC train service from Harpers Ferry station each day.
• In 2019, about 7,920 passengers used the Amtrak service from this station.

This shows that many people rely on Harpers Ferry station for their travels.