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Freeport (LIRR station)
Encyclopedia
Freeport is a station
on the Babylon Branch
of the Long Island Rail Road
. It is located in Freeport Plaza between Henry Street and Benson Place just north of NY 27
in Freeport, New York
.
Freeport Station was originally built on October 28, 1867, and is among many of the stations along the Babylon Branch that were elevated throughout Nassau and Western Suffolk Counties during the 1960s, in this case 1961. The current Freeport station replaced a structure that was built in 1899, which itself replaced the original 1867 station built by the South Side Railroad of Long Island. Some afternoon rush-hour trains terminate at Freeport; and some morning rush-hour trains originate at Freeport.
between the two tracks. There are two layover tracks east of the station.
Trailways Transportation System
Train station
A train station, also called a railroad station or railway station and often shortened to just station,"Station" is commonly understood to mean "train station" unless otherwise qualified. This is evident from dictionary entries e.g...
on the Babylon Branch
Babylon Branch
The Babylon Branch is a rail service operated by the Long Island Rail Road in the U.S. state of New York. The term refers to the trains serving Montauk Branch stations from Valley Stream east to Babylon. The Babylon Branch is a rail service operated by the Long Island Rail Road in the U.S. state of...
of the Long Island Rail Road
Long Island Rail Road
The Long Island Rail Road or LIRR is a commuter rail system serving the length of Long Island, New York. It is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, serving about 81.5 million passengers each year. Established in 1834 and having operated continuously since then, it is the oldest US...
. It is located in Freeport Plaza between Henry Street and Benson Place just north of NY 27
New York State Route 27
New York State Route 27 is an east–west long state highway extending from Interstate 278 in the New York City borough of Brooklyn to Montauk Point State Park on Long Island, New York, United States...
in Freeport, New York
Freeport, New York
Freeport is a village in the town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, USA, on the South Shore of Long Island. The population was 42,860 at the 2010 census. A settlement since the 1640s, it was once an oystering community and later a resort popular with the New York City theater community...
.
Freeport Station was originally built on October 28, 1867, and is among many of the stations along the Babylon Branch that were elevated throughout Nassau and Western Suffolk Counties during the 1960s, in this case 1961. The current Freeport station replaced a structure that was built in 1899, which itself replaced the original 1867 station built by the South Side Railroad of Long Island. Some afternoon rush-hour trains terminate at Freeport; and some morning rush-hour trains originate at Freeport.
Platform and tracks
The station has one 12-car-long high-level island platformIsland platform
An island platform is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange...
between the two tracks. There are two layover tracks east of the station.
Bus connections
MTA Long Island BusMTA Long Island Bus
MTA Long Island Bus is the name used by MTA Regional Bus for its bus network serving primarily Nassau County. It also serves parts of western Suffolk County as well as parts of Queens. Long Island Bus is the trading name of Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority, a name which has not been used...
- N4: Jamaica-Freeport
- N19: Freeport-Babylon
- N36: Lynbrook-Freeport
- N40: Freeport-Mineola
- N41: Freeport-Mineola
- N43: Freeport-Roosevelt Field
- N62: Freeport Loop & South Freeport Industrial Loop
- N88: Jones BeachJones BeachJones Beach may refer to:* A barrier island off the coast of Long Island, New York:**Jones Beach State Park in Nassau County, New York in the United States**Jones Beach Island**Nikon at Jones Beach Theater...
Summer service
Trailways Transportation System
Trailways Transportation System
The Trailways Transportation System is an American group of 80 independent bus companies that have entered into a franchising agreement. The company is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia.- History :...
- Adirondack Trailways
- Pine Hills Trailways
External links
- March 2000 Photo (Unofficial LIRR Photo)
- Early 20th Century Freeport Station (Arrt's Arrchives)
- Main Street entrance from Google Maps Street View
