This is a small train station with historic significance in this small town of Poughkeepsie. Old, but somewhat renovated, a building serves a good number of trains every day.
3 tracks with narrow platforms and a paid parking facility complete the user experience.

Poughkeepsie railway station, opened in 1918, is a historic Beaux-Arts building modeled after Grand Central Terminal. Designed by Warren & Wetmore, it features elegant masonry, terra cotta detailing, and spacious interiors. Once a vital industrial hub stop, it now serves Metro-North commuters, preserving classic architecture amid modern adaptations.

This is my go to train station for years when I do my treks down to the city and elsewhere. Convenient parking (cheap too!) and track number layouts. There are both stairs and elevators that lead to the tracks. Bummed the little convenient stand in the lobby is no longer there. One of the casualties of the pandemic I guess. I always admire the architecture and lighting throughout the building and always look forward coming here. It's also safe and well lit. Both workers and the police patrol the station various times of the day.

I enjoyed a lovely ride aboard Amtrak from
Poughkeepsie to New York Moynihan Station onboard the Empire Service. A great way to travel through the Empire State. Large and comfortable seats, good WiFi, and excellent views. Highly recommend.

I visited Poughkeepsie to hike over the Hudson and I liked this station. The views to the river are stunning, specially during the sunset 🌇