Westchester Square–East Tremont Avenue station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Westchester Square–
East Tremont Avenue   |
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 New York City Subway station (rapid transit) |
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Platform view looking south
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| Address | East Tremont Avenue & Westchester Avenue Bronx, NY 10461 |
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| Borough | The Bronx | ||||||||
| Locale | Westchester Square | ||||||||
| Coordinates | 40°50′26″N 73°50′31″W / 40.840567°N 73.842072°W | ||||||||
| Division | A (IRT) | ||||||||
| Line | IRT Pelham Line | ||||||||
| Services | 6 allexceptrush (all times except weekdays until 8:45 p.m., peak direction) <6>rushpeak (weekdays until 8:45 p.m., peak direction) | ||||||||
| Transit connections |  NYCT Bus: Bx4, Bx4A, Bx8, Bx21, Bx24, Bx31, Bx40, Bx42 |
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| Structure | Elevated | ||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||
| Tracks | 3 (2 in regular service) | ||||||||
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| Opened | October 24, 1920 | ||||||||
| Station code | 363 | ||||||||
| Accessible | not ADA-accessible; accessibility planned | ||||||||
| Opposite-direction transfer available | Yes | ||||||||
| Former/other names | Westchester Square | ||||||||
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| Passengers (2019) | 1,796,415  1.2% |
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| Rank | 257 out of 425 | ||||||||
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| Next north | Middletown Road: 6 allexceptrush <6>rushpeak | ||||||||
| Next south | Zerega Avenue: 6 allexceptrush <6>rushpeak | ||||||||
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Westchester Square Station (Dual System IRT)
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| MPS | New York City Subway System MPS | ||||||||
| NRHP reference No. | 05000227 | ||||||||
| Added to NRHP | March 30, 2003 | ||||||||
The Westchester Square–East Tremont Avenue subway station is a stop on the IRT Pelham Line in New York City. It is located in Westchester Square, Bronx, where East Tremont and Westchester Avenues meet. This station is served by the 6 train. The express train, called the <6> train, also stops here during busy weekday hours.
About the Station
| P Platform level |
Side platform | |
| Southbound local | ← toward Brooklyn Bridge (Zerega Avenue) |
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| Peak-direction express | No regular service | |
| Northbound local | toward Pelham Bay Park (Middletown Road) → |
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| Side platform | ||
| M | Mezzanine | Fare control, station agent, MetroCard machines |
| G | Street level | Exit/entrance |
This station is built high above the street. It has three tracks, but only two are used regularly for trains. The middle track is not used for normal service. There are two platforms, one for trains going north and one for trains going south.
You can see some cool art at the station! The staircase leading to the street has a special stained glass artwork by Romare Bearden. Inside the station, in the waiting area, there are glass block tiles and mosaics that tell you which way is "uptown" or "downtown."
From the platform where trains go north, you can get a great view. You can see the Bronx Whitestone and Throgs Neck Bridges. The Westchester Yard, where subway trains are stored and maintained, is located north of the station.
Station Upgrades
The station is planned to get some cool new features in the future. These upgrades will make it easier for everyone to use. The plans include adding ADA-accessible elevators. This means people using wheelchairs or strollers will be able to get to the platforms easily.
Other planned improvements include:
- Better cell phone service
- Wi-Fi access
- Charging stations for your devices
- New and clearer signs
- Brighter lighting
These changes are part of a big plan to make many subway stations better for riders.
Station Exit
The only way to enter or leave the station is through a waiting area under the tracks. After you pass through the turnstiles, a staircase leads you down to the street. This exit is at the corner of Westchester Avenue and Lane Avenue.
Places Nearby
There are several interesting places close to the Westchester Square–East Tremont Avenue station:
- Herbert H. Lehman High School
- Huntington Free Library and Reading Room
- Montefiore Medical Center
- St. Peter's Church, Chapel and Cemetery Complex
- Westchester Creek
- nycsubway.org – IRT Pelham Line: Westchester Square
- nycsubway.org — City of Light Artwork by Romare Bearden (1993)
- nycsubway.org — Unknown Artwork (unknown artist and date)
- Station Reporter — 6 Train
- The Subway Nut — Westchester Square–East Tremont Avenue Pictures
- MTA's Arts For Transit — Westchester Square–East Tremont Avenue (IRT Pelham Line)
See also
In Spanish: Westchester Square–Avenida East Tremont (línea Pelham) para niños
