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Redding station (signed as West Redding) is a commuter rail stop on the Danbury Branch of the Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line, located in Redding, Connecticut. The station has one two-car-long high-level side platform to the west of the single track.[3]^: 27

West Redding
Redding station in 2011
General information
Location	3 Long Ridge Road, Redding, Connecticut
Coordinates	41.3256°N 73.4335°W / 41.3256; -73.4335
Owned by	Connecticut Department of Transportation[1]
Operated by	Town of Redding[1]
Platforms	1 side platform
Tracks	1
Construction
Parking	82 spaces
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Fare zone	42
Passengers
2018	48
Rank	115 of 124[2]
Services
Preceding station Metro-North Railroad Following station Branchville towards South Norwalk, Stamford or Grand Central Danbury Branch Bethel towards Danbury
Former services Preceding station New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Following station Branchville toward Norwalk and South Norwalk Pittsfield Branch Bethel toward Pittsfield

History

Redding station first opened as an original station on the Danbury and Norwalk Railroad in 1852.[4] It was located on the west side of the track. A new structure serving as station, general store, and post office was later constructed on the east side of the tracks.[4][5] It was replaced with a smaller concrete shelter slightly to the south in 1952; the older station remains standing and is used by local businesses.[5] In 1999, Metro-North constructed a high-level platform and parking lot south of Long Ridge Road on the west side of the tracks.[4][5]

References

External links

Media related to Redding station (Metro-North) at Wikimedia Commons

• Metro-North station page for Redding

• Connecticut Department of Transportation, "Condition Inspection Redding Station" report, August 2002

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