Trains on Hell Gate Bridge and Viaduct

This is a visit to Randell’s Island the home of the Hell Gate Bridge and Viaduct. This landmark is one of the most visible railroad sites in New York City. The rail viaduct and bridge carries Freight and Passenger trains from the Bronx to Queens and on to Long Island. The bridge and viaduct structure crosses the Bronx kill the sight of the former Little Hell gate and the Hell Gate connecting the East River and the Long Island Sound. The Bridge was built by the New Haven Railroad and Pennsylvania to bring their passenger trains to Penn Station and freight to Long Island and other parts of the City. It is still heavily used by Amtrak and the Providence and Worcester Railroad which has freight operation rights over the North East Corridor.

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Hell Gate Bridge gave the New Haven access to Pennsylvania Station, not Grand Central Terminal - though that might now be possible if the track configuration allows for a link to the LIRR's east side access.

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Oops. You are absolutely correct. Also I said Metro North actively uses it. That is not true. Also I called the body of water between Randells Island and the Bronx Arthur Kill and not Bronx Kill. At least I only said that once. Thank you for your attentive viewing