Middletown (Amtrak station)
Encyclopedia
Middletown Station is an Amtrak
railroad station on the Keystone Corridor
in Middletown
, Dauphin County
in the U.S.
state of Pennsylvania
. The station is served by Amtrak's Keystone Service
between New York City
and Harrisburg
.
(South Union Street). In addition to being used by residents of Middletown, the station is also popular with commuters heading to Harrisburg
and Philadelphia who utilize its free parking. It sees twenty-three arrivals by the Keystone Service on weekdays—twelve from New York Penn Station
and eleven from Harrisburg. Only eight trains New York on Saturday and seven on Sunday; one fewer trains serve station coming from Harrisburg. The station is 10 miles (16.1 km) east of Harrisburg, 94 miles (151.3 km) west of 30th Street Station
in Philadelphia, and 185 miles (297.7 km) from New York. In 2010, the station saw a ridership of 65,354 passengers, an increase of 10.1 percent from 2009.
The station consists of only a platform and a shelter. As the Middletown station is unstaffed, all tickets from the station need to be pre-paid, or purchased from a conductor onboard the train. Capital Area Transit's Route 7 transit bus
pass near the station on Union Street between Middletown, Harrisburg International Airport
, and downtown
Harrisburg.
(HIA) along PA Route 230
, roughly 1.5 miles west of Middletown. This relocation may occur in anticipation of the proposed Amtrak/CAT CorridorOne
station that is to be built next to the airport. The HIA Railroad Station will be close enough to the airport that only movable and conventional walkways will be needed for access between the airport and the railroad station. Passenger parking will be provided in a lot across from Rt. 230, near an existing shopping plaza.
Amtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak , is a government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a portmanteau of the words "America" and "track". It is headquartered at Union...
railroad station on the Keystone Corridor
Keystone Corridor
The Keystone Corridor is a Federal Railroad Administration "designated high speed corridor" with a 349-mile railroad line between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a top speed of...
in Middletown
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Middletown is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River, nine miles southeast of Harrisburg. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, Dauphin County
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Dauphin County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is one of the three counties comprising the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010 census, the population was 268,100. The county includes the city of Harrisburg, which has served as the state capital...
in the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
state of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The station is served by Amtrak's Keystone Service
Keystone Service
Amtrak's Keystone Service provides frequent passenger train service along the Amtrak-owned Keystone Corridor and Northeast Corridor between the Harrisburg Transportation Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Station in New York via 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. It is...
between New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 49,528, making it the ninth largest city in Pennsylvania...
.
Services and facilities
The Middletown station is located on Mill Street, off of Pennsylvania Route 441Pennsylvania Route 441
Pennsylvania Route 441 is a long state route in central Pennsylvania and mostly parallels the Susquehanna River. The southern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 999 in the Manor Township hamlet of Washington Boro...
(South Union Street). In addition to being used by residents of Middletown, the station is also popular with commuters heading to Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 49,528, making it the ninth largest city in Pennsylvania...
and Philadelphia who utilize its free parking. It sees twenty-three arrivals by the Keystone Service on weekdays—twelve from New York Penn Station
Pennsylvania Station (New York City)
Pennsylvania Station—commonly known as Penn Station—is the major intercity train station and a major commuter rail hub in New York City. It is one of the busiest rail stations in the world, and a hub for inbound and outbound railroad traffic in New York City. The New York City Subway system also...
and eleven from Harrisburg. Only eight trains New York on Saturday and seven on Sunday; one fewer trains serve station coming from Harrisburg. The station is 10 miles (16.1 km) east of Harrisburg, 94 miles (151.3 km) west of 30th Street Station
30th Street Station
30th Street Station is the main railroad station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the five stations in SEPTA's Center City fare zone. It is also a major stop on Amtrak's Northeast and Keystone Corridors...
in Philadelphia, and 185 miles (297.7 km) from New York. In 2010, the station saw a ridership of 65,354 passengers, an increase of 10.1 percent from 2009.
The station consists of only a platform and a shelter. As the Middletown station is unstaffed, all tickets from the station need to be pre-paid, or purchased from a conductor onboard the train. Capital Area Transit's Route 7 transit bus
Transit bus
A transit bus , also known as a commuter bus, city bus, or public bus, is a bus used for short-distance public transport purposes...
pass near the station on Union Street between Middletown, Harrisburg International Airport
Harrisburg International Airport
-Statistics:-Air cargo:Harrisburg International Airport is well positioned with freight-forwarding capabilities. The airport is located adjacent to I-76 , I-83, and I-81, allowing for fast air-to-ground transfer of goods and commodities...
, and downtown
Downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Downtown Harrisburg, is the central core business and government center which surrounds the focal point of Market Square, and serves a the regional center for the greater metropolitan area of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA....
Harrisburg.
Future
There are plans to relocate the train station from its current location to a location adjacent to Harrisburg International AirportHarrisburg International Airport
-Statistics:-Air cargo:Harrisburg International Airport is well positioned with freight-forwarding capabilities. The airport is located adjacent to I-76 , I-83, and I-81, allowing for fast air-to-ground transfer of goods and commodities...
(HIA) along PA Route 230
Pennsylvania Route 230
Pennsylvania Route 230 is a state route in central Pennsylvania. Its western terminus is at an intersection with U.S. Route 22 in Harrisburg. Its eastern terminus is at an interchange with Pennsylvania Route 283 near Salunga.-Route description:...
, roughly 1.5 miles west of Middletown. This relocation may occur in anticipation of the proposed Amtrak/CAT CorridorOne
CorridorOne
Capital Red Rose Corridor, formerly known as Corridor One , is a commuter rail system proposed in South Central Pennsylvania, United States which will link Harrisburg and Lancaster. Future corridors are being planned to extend commuter rail service to Carlisle, Hershey, Lebanon, York, and...
station that is to be built next to the airport. The HIA Railroad Station will be close enough to the airport that only movable and conventional walkways will be needed for access between the airport and the railroad station. Passenger parking will be provided in a lot across from Rt. 230, near an existing shopping plaza.