Goldens Bridge (Metro-North station)

Goldens Bridge
Location 1 Old Bedford Road at I-684
Golden's Bridge, NY, 10526
Coordinates 41°17′40″N 73°40′39″W / 41.2945°N 73.6776°W / 41.2945; -73.6776Coordinates: 41°17′40″N 73°40′39″W / 41.2945°N 73.6776°W / 41.2945; -73.6776
Line(s)
Platforms 1 island platform
Tracks 2
Construction
Parking 500+ meter spaces, 400+ permit
Disabled access Yes
Other information
Fare zone 6
Electrified 1984
700V (DC) third rail
Traffic
Passengers (2006) 334,880Steady 0%
Services
Preceding station   Metro-North Railroad   Following station
Harlem Line
toward Wassaic
  Former services  
New York Central Railroad
Harlem Division
toward Chatham

The Goldens Bridge Metro-North Railroad station serves the residents of Goldens Bridge, New York via the Harlem Line. It is 43.7 miles (70.3 km) from Grand Central Terminal and the average travel time to Grand Central is one hour, nine minutes. The station is located adjacent to Interstate 684 and is accessible to northbound travelers via Exit 6A (Routes 22 / 138).

This station is the northernmost station in the Zone 6 Metro-North fare zone.

Parking lots are available on both sides of the interstate; a parking permit or a daily fee is required. Metered parking fills up around 7:30 every morning on business days. Free parking is available on weekends and holidays.

From trains in the vicinity of the station, it is possible to see the historic Bridge L-158 over Muscoot Reservoir. Once part of the railroad's Mahopac Branch, it is the only double-intersection Whipple truss rail bridge left in the state.

Platform and track configuration

2  Harlem Line for Grand Central
1  Harlem Line for Wassaic

This station has one eight-car-long high-level island platform serving trains in both directions. The Harlem Line has two tracks at this location.

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