Nereid Avenue: An Essential Stop in the North Bronx

The Nereid Avenue station is an elevated New York City Subway station, located on the IRT White Plains Road Line, in the Wakefield neighborhood of the Bronx. It serves as a vital access point for local residents, connecting them to other parts of the city via the 2 and 5 train services. Its location in the northernmost part of the Bronx places it near the border with Westchester County.

Lines and Services

The Nereid Avenue station is a single elevated station, not a transfer complex.

Nereid Avenue Station (IRT White Plains Road Line)

• This elevated station belongs to the IRT White Plains Road Line of the New York City Subway.
• It is served by trains from the following services:
  • 2 (red) – all times
  • 5 (green) – peak hours in the peak direction (some trains terminate here)
• Main entrance address: Corner of Nereid Avenue (E 238th St) and White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10470

Platforms and Design

• The station has three tracks and two side platforms.
• Access to the platforms is from a street-level station house beneath the tracks.
• Its elevated design is characteristic of many lines in the outer boroughs.
• Station entrances are located at the corners of Nereid Ave and White Plains Rd.

As it is a single station, there are no internal transfers to other lines within the same structure.

Importance and Location

• The station is located at the intersection of Nereid Avenue (East 238th Street) and White Plains Road, in the Wakefield neighborhood, Bronx.
• Its location is key for:

  • The Wakefield Neighborhood

    • A predominantly residential area in the north Bronx.
    • Serves a diverse community with access to local businesses.
    • Close to local parks such as Seton Park or Wakefield Playground.
    • Provides a crucial transportation link for residents.

  • Proximity to Mount Vernon

    • Located very close to the southern border of the city of Mount Vernon, in Westchester County.
    • It functions as a connection point for those traveling between the Bronx and southern Westchester.
    • Facilitates access to destinations just north of the city.

  • Local Points of Interest

    • Access to community facilities and local schools.
    • Important stop for residents of northern Wakefield.
    • Facilitates access to the White Plains Road commercial corridor.

History and Evolution

• The Nereid Avenue station was inaugurated on March 31, 1917.
• It was part of the final extension of the IRT White Plains Road Line from East 219th Street to East 241st Street.
• The station was renovated in the mid-2000s to improve facilities and accessibility.
• It has continuously served the Wakefield neighborhood for over a century.

Interesting Facts

• It is primarily a local station, essential for the daily commutes of Wakefield residents.
• It is the second-to-last northbound stop on the line within New York City before the Wakefield–241st Street terminal.
• Some 5 service trains terminate their route at this station during peak hours, using the center track.
• Its elevated structure offers views of the surrounding urban environment of the north Bronx.