Sharon station (New York Central Railroad)

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Sharon
Former Sharon Station site, circa 2009
General information
Location180 Sharon Station Road
Amenia, NY, 12501
Tracks0
Other information
Fare zone12
History
Opened1905 - March 22, 1972 (passenger Service); March 27, 1980 (freight)
Services
Preceding station   New York Central Railroad   Following station
Template:MNRR lines

Sharon was a former NYCRR train station that served the residents of Amenia, New York.

Despite its name, Sharon Station is not actually located in Sharon, Connecticut; however, was located over the state border and caters to the residents of Sharon. It was a much closer commute to Sharon Station then to the Danbury station to the south.

Trivia

  • Originally Sharon was freight only, however began passenger service in the late 60's.