New London Railyard and Harbor View

A Working Northeast Railyard

The camera looks down on the multi-track railyard beside New London Union Station, a historic 1887 depot attributed to architect H. H. Richardson. Sleek Amtrak Acela and Northeast Regional trains thread through on the electrified Northeast Corridor, the busiest passenger rail line in the United States.

The Thames River Harbor

Beyond the tracks stretches the broad Thames River estuary as it meets Long Island Sound. The deep-water harbor hosts Cross Sound Ferry vessels, tugs, fishing boats and the occasional tall ship, with the Gold Star Memorial Bridge spanning the river upstream.

An Intermodal Crossroads

Few places pack so many forms of transport into one frame: trains, ferries, highway traffic and harbor craft all converge here. New London has been a strategic maritime gateway since the whaling era, and remains a vital link between New York and Boston.

What You Will See

Expect a steady rhythm of arriving and departing trains, ferries shuttling toward Orient Point on Long Island, and the constant movement of a living transport hub. The overlaid departure board lists the next services, making this a favorite among railfans and travelers alike.