Nanuet station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1841 |
| Headquarters | Nanuet, New York , United States |
| Products | Commuter rail service |
Nanuet station, located in Nanuet, New York, provides commuter rail service on the Pascack Valley Line. Although its official address is 1 Prospect Street, the actual site lies on Orchard Street West, close to the intersections with Prospect Street and Middletown Road.
The station's origins trace back to a lumberyard known as Red Tavern, operated by David Demarest. In 1846, the facility was enhanced and renamed Clarkstown. Four years following the start of ticketed operations, in 1856, it adopted the name Nanuet. The Erie Railroad constructed the station depot for its New Jersey and New York Railroad and main line (later called the Piermont Branch), which was lost to a fire on March 14, 1991.
History
The beginnings of Nanuet station date to 1839 when it served as a tie pickup point for the New York and Erie Railroad, initially called Red Tavern under David Demarest's management. By 1849, Demarest assumed the role of station agent, and the station received the new name Clarkstown. That same year, Demarest built two steam locomotives and integrated the depot into his residence. Ticket sales commenced in 1852 with Demarest personally handling handwritten tickets. The station was renamed Nanuet in 1856 to honor a local Native American leader. David Demarest remained in charge until his passing in 1881, after which his son Joseph took over management.
Station layout
The station has a single track accompanied by a low-level side platform.
Commuters have access to three parking areas: a free permit lot with 339 spaces designated for Town of Clarkstown residents (permits are issued by the Town Clerk); a paid lot with 226 spaces managed by LAZ Parking located behind the post office; and a free lot containing 229 spaces west of the station that does not require permits.
In April 2022, Metro-North introduced a new train shelter at Nanuet featuring Help Points, USB charging stations, LED illumination, and a bench dedicated to transportation advocate Orrin Getz.