Mets–Willets Point station (LIRR)
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Mets–Willets Point (formerly Shea Stadium) is a station on the Long Island Rail Road's Port Washington Branch in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York City. Prior to 2021, the station would normally be open only during New York Mets home games, the U.S. Open tennis tournament, major events, and emergencies. The station has been served full-time since 2023.
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General information | |||||||||||
Location | Meridian Road (Flushing Meadows Park) Queens, New York | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 40.7525°N 73.8437°W / 40.7525; -73.8437 | ||||||||||
Owned by | Long Island Rail Road | ||||||||||
Line(s) | Port Washington Branch | ||||||||||
Distance | 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Long Island City[1] | ||||||||||
Platforms | 3 island platforms | ||||||||||
Tracks | 6 | ||||||||||
Connections | New York City Subway: trains at Mets–Willets Point NYCT Bus: Q48 | ||||||||||
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Accessible | No; accessibility planned | ||||||||||
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Station code | SHA | ||||||||||
Fare zone | 1 | ||||||||||
History | |||||||||||
Opened | 1939 | ||||||||||
Rebuilt | 1964 | ||||||||||
Electrified | 750 V (DC) third rail | ||||||||||
Previous names | World's Fair (1939–1946) United Nations (1946–1952) World's Fair (1961–1966) Shea Stadium (1966–2008)[2] | ||||||||||
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2012—2014 | 0 (seasonal service)[3] | ||||||||||
Rank | 125 of 125 (seasonal service) | ||||||||||
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Although Mets–Willets Point was originally not part of CityTicket, it was added to the CityTicket program in August 2011,[4] and fares are collected before boarding during games and special events.