Grand Central Terminal (GCT; also referred to as Grand Central Station or simply as Grand Central) is a commuter rail terminal located at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

Grand Central Terminal arose from a need to build a central station for three railroads in present-day Midtown Manhattan. In 1871, the magnate Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt created Grand Central Depot for the New York Central & Hudson River, New York and Harlem Railroad, and New Haven railroads.

Aug 29, 2023 · Thanks to the hard work of preservationists and restoration teams over the past four decades, Grand Central Terminal’s legacy as New York’s finest train station has been ensured. Every...

Feb 1, 2013 · Its 70-acre compound had 32 miles of track, which fed into 46 tracks and 30 passenger platforms, making it nearly twice the size of the recently-opened (and original) Pennsylvania Station built...

Grand Central Terminal stands as a remarkable architectural wonder at the heart of New York City. This iconic landmark pays homage to the artistry of architecture and the enduring essence of American train travel. Its immense indoor spaces and imposing exterior along Park Avenue make it a visible spectacle from almost a mile’s distance.

Mar 9, 2025 · Grand Central Station, railroad terminal in New York City. It was designed and built (1903–13) by Reed & Stem in collaboration with the firm of Warren & Wetmore; the latter firm is credited with the aesthetics of the huge structure.

Grand Central Terminal arose from a need to build a central station for the Hudson River Railroad, the New York and Harlem Railroad, and the New York and New Haven Railroad in modern-day Midtown Manhattan.

Grand Central Terminal (GCT)-colloquially called Grand Central Station, or shortened to simply Grand Central-is a commuter rail terminal station at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States.

New York's famous Grand Central station - details on its architect, design and construction.

Opened in February 1913 and remodelled in 1998, Grand Central Terminal, also known as Grand Central Station, is one of New York’s most impressive architectural structures, which has changed very little in over a century.