Platform and Track Configuration
This station has two high-level side platforms, each 10 cars long. The east platform, adjacent to Track 1, is generally used by northbound or inbound trains. The west platform, adjacent to Track 2, is generally used by southbound or Far Rockaway-bound trains. The Far Rockaway Branch has two tracks at this location. Serving commuters who are NYC bound and those connected to the area of the 5towns consisting of Hewlett, Woodmere, Cedarhurst, Lawrence, and Inwood.
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