Owned by MTA Tracks 2 Opened 1880 Platforms in use 2 | Line(s) Long Beach Branch Parking Yes Rebuilt 1951 | |
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Location Atlantic Avenue & Ocean Avenue
East Rockaway, New York. Connections Nassau Inter-County Express: n36 Address Oceanside, NY 11572, United States Owner Metropolitan Transportation Authority Connection Nassau Inter-County Express Similar Centre Avenue, Canal Street, Lawrence, Union Hall Street, Winfield Junction | ||
East Rockaway is a train station serving the Long Beach Branch of the Long Island Rail Road. It is located at Atlantic and Ocean Avenues in East Rockaway, New York.
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History
The station was established in October 1880, on the west side of Ocean Avenue and the east side of the tracks, and contained a freight house that was built between October 1 and November 5, 1880. However, the original station house has not existed since 1942 when it was razed. On December 11, 1951, the station was relocated to its current address and combined with the former Atlantic Avenue station (see below). Like the nearby Centre Avenue station, it is little more than some high-level platforms with some shelters, and a ticket vending kiosk. It is also wheelchair-accessible for the handicapped. Unlike the Oceanside station, there are direct connections to Nassau Inter-County Express routes at the stop.
Atlantic Avenue station
The Atlantic Avenue Station was originally a signal station dating back to April 1898. It was located just south of Atlantic Avenue on the east side of the tracks, and was discontinued in 1951. However, due to its 1,100 feet (0.34 km) proximity to East Rockaway Station, the LIRR was seeking permission from the New York Public Service Commission to eliminate it as far back as November 1912.
Station layout
This station has two high-level side platforms, each 10 cars long.