Nearly all electric trains running on the Hudson Line originate and terminate here, though a handful of peak-direction rush hour trains do so further south at Greystone, Irvington, or Tarrytown.[4] As the line's electrification ends just north of the station, trains traveling to or from points north (primarily the northern terminus, Poughkeepsie) are powered by dual-mode (electric/diesel) GE P32AC-DM and Siemens SC-42DM locomotives.
History
A postcard of the station
The Hudson River Railroad, one of the forerunners of the New York Central Railroad, ran commuter trains to Poughkeepsie via Croton-on-Hudson as early as 1849. However, little is known of what became of earlier stations. The present station dates from the late 1950s, and was expanded to a multi-level facility in 1988.
Named after Clifford B. Harmon (as a condition of his donating the land for the station),[5] the station was known as simply Harmon until April 1963.[6] Trains continuing north of Harmon, including the flagship 20th Century Limited, would exchange their electric locomotive for a steam or diesel locomotive to continue the journey to points north and west.
As of August 2006, daily commuter ridership was 3368 and there are 1903 parking spots.[7][bettersourceneeded]
The Berkshire Flyer began running on July 8, 2022, providing direct service to Pittsfield on summer weekends.[8]
Station layout
The village of Croton-on-Hudson operates the station parking lot. A great number of spots are reserved for long-term permit holders and village residents. There is also ample parking for daily use.[9]
