Otisville station
| Company type | Commuter rail stop |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | November 1, 1846 |
| Headquarters | Otisville, New York , United States |
Area served | Otisville and Mount Hope, New York |
| Products | Commuter rail services on the Metro-North Railroad Port Jervis Line |
Otisville station functions as a commuter rail stop managed by Metro-North Railroad on the Port Jervis Line, providing service to the village of Otisville, New York and the surrounding area of Mount Hope. It is situated near the eastern boundary of the village, accessible via New York State Route 211.
This station ranks among the most minimally developed within the Metro-North network, offering a simple shelter atop a concrete low-level platform that lacks a roof. Across the street, there is a parking area accommodating 104 vehicles. To the west of the station, trains proceed into the extensive Otisville Tunnel, which runs beneath the Shawangunk Ridge; this tunnel is the longest in the system and one of only two located outside New York City. A siding located westward of the station enables trains to pause while awaiting clearance through the tunnel, effectively creating a double-track operation at Otisville. When necessary, passengers board trains on this siding via a wooden platform.
History
The station commenced operations on November 1, 1846, coinciding with the expansion of the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad (later known as Erie Railroad) from Middletown, which had served as the terminus since May 26, 1843. Service was extended further to Port Jervis by December 31, 1847. In January 1954, Erie relocated the station following a track realignment between Howells and Graham station (located in Guymard) onto what is known as the Graham Line, resulting in abandonment of of the previous main line.
Station layout
The facility includes two tracks alongside a low-level side platform, which connects to a bypass track via a pedestrian pathway.