Rhinecliff–Kingston station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rhinecliff, NY
Looking south at Rhinecliff-Kingston station in July 2007
Location	455 Rhinecliff Road, Rhinecliff, New York
Coordinates	41°55′17″N 73°57′05″W / 41.921277°N 73.951379°W / 41.921277; -73.951379
Owned by	Amtrak
Line(s)	Empire Corridor (Hudson Subdivision)
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Construction
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	RHI
History
Opened	1914
Rebuilt	2011
Traffic
Passengers (2017)	201,667  0.4%
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station Hudson toward Niagara Falls, New York Empire Service Poughkeepsie toward New York Hudson toward Toronto via Niagara Falls, Ontario Maple Leaf Hudson toward Montreal Adirondack Hudson toward Rutland Ethan Allen Express Albany-Rensselaer toward Chicago Lake Shore Limited
Former services Preceding station Amtrak Following station Hudson toward Detroit (Michigan Central) Niagara Rainbow Poughkeepsie toward New York (Grand Central) Preceding station New York Central Railroad Following station Barrytown toward Chicago Main Line Staatsburgh toward New York
U.S. Historic district Contributing property
Official name: Rhinecliff New York Central Railroad Station
Designated:	December 14, 1990
Part of:	Hudson River Historic District
Reference #:	90002219
Architectural style:	Mission-Spanish Revival

The Rhinecliff–Kingston station, often called just Rhinecliff station, is an important train station in Rhinecliff, New York. It is used by Amtrak, which runs long-distance trains. This station helps people travel to and from northern Dutchess County and the city of Kingston. Kingston is located just across the Hudson River on the west bank.

The station has one platform where trains stop. This platform is called an island platform because it is like an island between two train tracks. It also has a special portable lift to help people in wheelchairs get on and off the trains easily.

Many different Amtrak trains stop here. These include the Ethan Allen Express, Adirondack, Empire Service, Maple Leaf, and Lake Shore Limited. These trains connect Rhinecliff to many other cities.

Lots of people use the Rhinecliff station! Many people who own weekend homes in the area travel here from New York City. Some people also use it for their daily commute to work. They prefer Amtrak's service over Metro-North's trains from Poughkeepsie. Students and staff going to and from Bard College, which is nearby, also use this station a lot. In 2004, Rhinecliff was the 46th-busiest Amtrak station.

History of the Station

1914 station building is still in use.

The station building was built in 1914 by the New York Central Railroad. It was designed in a special style called Mission-Spanish Revival. This style is similar to the old station building in Hyde Park, which is south of Rhinecliff.

After the New York Central Railroad stopped its service, Amtrak took over the station. The station building is part of the Hudson River Historic District. This district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it is an important historical site.

A ferry service between Kingston and Rhinecliff started in July 2015. This ferry service has a long history in the area. It was once connected to the old Rhinebeck and Connecticut Railroad.

• Amtrak – Stations – Rhinecliff-Kingston