Platforms and Tracks
This station has two offset high-level side platforms each eight cars long. The west platform next to Track 4 is generally used by southbound or Manhattan-bound trains. The east platform next to Track 3 is generally used by northbound or outbound trains.
The Hudson Line has four tracks. The two inner tracks not next to either platform are used by express trains. Only one of the express tracks is powered.
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