Southeast station

Southeast
The Southeast Metro-North train station.
General information
Location1 Independent Way, Brewster, New York
Coordinates41°24′46″N 73°37′23″W / 41.4127°N 73.6230°W / 41.4127; -73.6230
Line(s)Harlem Line
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus transport Housatonic Area Regional Transit: New Fairfield Shuttle
Construction
Parking1,010 spaces
AccessibleYes
Other information
Fare zone7
History
OpenedDecember 1, 1980[1]
Electrified1984
700V (DC) third rail
Previous namesBrewster North (1980–2003)
Passengers
20181,829 (includes transfers)[2] (Metro-North)
Rank35 of 109[2]
Services
Preceding station Metro-North Railroad Following station
Brewster Harlem Line Terminus
Terminus Harlem Line
Wassaic Branch
(weekdays)
Patterson
toward Wassaic
Location
Map

Southeast station (formerly known as Brewster North station) is a commuter rail stop on the Metro-North Railroad's Harlem Line, located in the town of Southeast, New York. It is the northern terminus of the Harlem Line electrified service, and with the exception of rush hour service, passengers heading to stations further north to Wassaic have to transfer here to diesel powered service.

History

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The current terminal complex opened on December 1, 1980[1] as a delayed replacement for the Dykeman's station, closed over a decade earlier, and took its current name in October 2003.[3][4][5]

Station layout

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The station has one eight-car-long high-level island platform serving trains in both directions. North of the station, the two tracks merge and electrification ends. Just south of the station is Metro-North's Southeast Diesel Maintenance Facility.[6]: 14 

The extensive parking at the station is fed by a wide, 1-mile (1.6 km) access road known as Independent Way that connects to NY 312 right next to its interchange with Interstate 84, making it very convenient to reach. There is no disabled-accessible parking available at the station, other than for town residents with permits or for a maximum 16-hour metered period.[7] The station traffic has led to the construction of a shopping plaza and Home Depot along the road at the crest of the rise between the exit and the station; it can easily be seen when approaching the exit along I-84 eastbound.

References

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  1. ^ a b "North Brewster Station Open". The Brewster Standard. December 4, 1980. p. 2. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  2. ^ a b METRO-NORTH 2018 WEEKDAY STATION BOARDINGS. Market Analysis/Fare Policy Group:OPERATIONS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS DEPARTMENT:Metro-North Railroad. April 2019. p. 6.
  3. ^ Risinit, Michael (April 16, 2003). "Brewster North train stop to be renamed". The Journal News.
  4. ^ Gross, Eric (October 30, 2003). "It's now Southeast". Putnam County Courier. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved August 15, 2009.
  5. ^ "The ERA Bulletin 2003-05". issuu. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
  6. ^ "Metro-North Railroad Track & Structures Department Track Charts Maintenance Program Interlocking Diagrams & Yard Diagrams 2015" (PDF). Metro-North Railroad. 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  7. ^ 2014 Rules And Regulations; Southeast Station Permit Parking Facility; 2 Independent Way, Brewster New York, 10509
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