225th Street station is a local rapid transit station on the IRT White Plains Road Line of the New York City Subway system. It is situated at the intersection of West 225th Street and White Plains Road in the Bronx, New York, United States. The station serves the 2 train at all times and the 5 train during peak‑hour rush‑hour service.
Overview
- Location: Bronx, New York City, at White Plains Road and West 225th Street.
- Rail line: IRT White Plains Road Line (part of the A Division of the subway).
- Services:
- 2 train – all‑times local service.
- 5 train – rush‑hour local service (northbound in the morning, southbound in the evening).
- Structure: Open‑cut/embankment with two side platforms and three tracks; the center track is used for non‑revenue moves and occasional express service.
- Accessibility: The station is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); there are no elevators or ramps.
History
The station was opened as part of the early 20th‑century expansion of the Interborough Rapid Transit (IRT) system northward from Manhattan into the Bronx. It was included in the extension of the White Plains Road Line that provided rapid transit service to growing residential neighborhoods in the borough. Specific opening‑date details for the station are not definitively recorded in publicly available sources.
Station layout
- Platforms: Two side platforms, each serving a local track.
- Tracks: Three tracks; the outer tracks are used for regular local service, while the center track is generally unused in revenue service.
- Entrances/Exits: Staircases lead from each platform to street level at the corners of White Plains Road and West 225th Street. There is no crossover or cross‑under within fare control, requiring passengers to use separate entrances for each direction.
Nearby points of interest
- Residential neighborhoods of Williamsbridge and Woodlawn.
- Local schools, churches, and small commercial establishments along White Plains Road.
Operational notes
- The station is unstaffed; a token booth and automated turnstiles are present on each platform.
- No artwork or major renovation projects have been reported in recent years.
All information is derived from publicly available transit records and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) documentation as of the latest update.