Irvington station (Metro-North) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Irvington
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Looking south along the tracks from the east platform. Temporary platform in place opposite during summer 2007 renovations.
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| Location | 1 Astor Street, Irvington, New York | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°02′22″N 73°52′24″W / 41.0395°N 73.8733°W | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | Empire Corridor | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 4 | ||||||||||
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| Parking | 283 Spaces | ||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Fare zone | 4 | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 1849 | ||||||||||
| Rebuilt | 1899 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | 700V (DC) third rail | ||||||||||
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U.S. Historic district
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| Official name: Irvington New York Central Railroad Station | |||||||||||
| Designated: | January 15, 2014 | ||||||||||
| Part of: | Irvington Historic District (New York) | ||||||||||
| Reference #: | 13001095 | ||||||||||
| Architectural style: | Richardson Romanesque | ||||||||||
The Irvington station is a train stop for people who travel to work or school every day. It is part of the Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line. You can find it in Irvington, New York.
Trains from Irvington go to New York City very often. They leave about every 25 to 30 minutes. The station is 21.9 miles away from Grand Central Terminal. A trip to Grand Central takes about 51 minutes on local trains. Faster express trains can get you there in 36 to 42 minutes.
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History of the Irvington Station
The first train tracks reached Irvington in 1849. This was thanks to the Hudson River Railroad. The very first passengers rode from Peekskill to Chambers Street in Manhattan. This happened on September 29, 1849, and cost fifty cents.
The town of Irvington was named after a famous writer, Washington Irving. This happened even though he was still alive at the time! In 1852, a train was also named Irvington. It was the first train on the Hudson River Railroad to use coal for power.
Changes to the Railroad Companies
Over the years, the railroad company changed hands. The Hudson River Railroad became part of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad in 1869. Later, in 1913, it became the New York Central Railroad.
The station building you see today was built in 1889. It was designed by a company called Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge. In 1968, the New York Central Railroad joined with the Pennsylvania Railroad. This created a new company called Penn Central.
Penn Central faced money problems by 1970. Eventually, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York took over the passenger trains. They made it part of Metro-North in 1983.
What Happened to the Old Station Building?
The original Irvington station building from 1889 is very important. It has been part of the Irvington Historic District since January 15, 2014. This means it's a special old building that helps tell the story of the area.
The building stopped being a ticket office in 1957. Since then, it has been used for many different things. It was once an art shop and an office for a lumber company. It even housed an architectural firm. In 2016, it was turned into a small café. This café serves frozen yogurt and has an outdoor garden.
How the Station is Set Up
The Irvington station has two platforms. These are called side platforms and are a bit offset from each other. Each platform is long enough for eight train cars.
- Platform 1: This platform is mainly used by diesel trains. It does not have a third rail, which is needed for electric trains.
- Platform 2: This platform is used by electric trains. It has a third rail that provides power.
There are four tracks at the station. Tracks 1 and 2 are usually for express trains or Empire Corridor services. These trains usually do not stop at Irvington. Tracks 3 and 4 are for the Metro-North Hudson Line trains that stop here.
You can get to the platforms from Astor Street or Bridge Street. There is also an underpass that connects the two platforms. This makes it easy to go from one side of the station to the other.
- Metro-North station page for Irvington
- List of upcoming Metro-North train departure times and track assignments from MTA
