Grand Central Terminal (GCT; also referred to as Grand Central Station or simply as Grand Central) is a commuter (and former intercity) railroad terminal at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States. Built by and named for the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad in the heyday of American long-distance passenger rail travel, it covers 48 acres (19 ha) and has 44 platforms, more than any other railroad station in the world. Its platforms, all below ground, serve 41 tracks on the upper level and 26 on the lower, though the total number of tracks along platforms and in rail yards exceeds 100.
The terminal serves commuters traveling on the Metro-North Railroad to Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties in New York State, andFairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut. Until 1991, the terminal served Amtrak, which moved to nearby Pennsylvania Station upon completion of the Empire Connection. The East Side Access project is underway to bring Long Island Rail Road service to the terminal.
Grand Central Terminal has intricate designs both on its inside and outside. In addition, it contains a vast interior main concourse. The terminal is one of the world’s most visited tourist attractions, with 21.9 million visitors in 2013.
Unlike other Metro-North stations, Grand Central Terminal is not owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, but by a private company known as Midtown TDR Ventures.
More info: Wikipedia
Wonderful photos of Grand Central Terminal.
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Thank you Lee. I’m glad you like it. 🙂
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I love the images you made of the Station! It’s a beautiful station.
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I very much agree with you. I think it is the largest and most beautiful station I’ve ever seen.
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I like the golden hue. A new way to see GCT.
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Thank you Sherry Lynn!!!
I’m glad you like the golden hue of the photo!
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Wonderful images .. Golden gorgeous hues
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Thank you very much Julie!!!. This is a beautiful Station and the golden hue is as it is seen live.
Thanks for visiting the blog!! 🙂
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wonderful pic!
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I wish I had gotten a picture in GCT when I was in New York last year… it’s such a cool location
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Reblogged this on JenGary New Adventures and commented:
Wonderful article and photographs about one of our great American train stations!
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