Platforms and Tracks
The station has two high-level side platforms, each 10 cars long. The west platform, next to Track 1, is generally used by southbound or New York City-bound trains. The east platform, next to Track 2, is generally used by northbound or Oyster Bay-bound trains. The Oyster Bay Branch has two tracks here. East Williston is the only Oyster Bay Branch station that is electrified. Only a few electric trains stop in this station.
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