Wakefield–241st Street: North Terminal in the Bronx

The Wakefield–241st Street station is the northern terminus of the IRT White Plains Road Line of the New York City Subway. Located in the Wakefield neighborhood in the Bronx, it is the northernmost station in the entire city’s subway system. It serves as a key transportation point for residents of this area of the Bronx.

Connections and Services

The Wakefield–241st Street station is a single elevated station exclusively serving one line:

Wakefield–241st Street (IRT White Plains Road Line)

• This station belongs to the IRT White Plains Road Line of the New York City Subway.
• It is exclusively served by trains of the following service:
  • 2 (red)
• Main entrance address: 241st Street and White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10466

Other Sections (Not Applicable)

• This station is not divided into multiple interconnected sections like other complexes.
• It is not served by trains from other lines directly at the station:
  • No service for the 4 line (green)
  • No service for the 6 line (green)
• The entrances provide access only to the platforms of the IRT White Plains Road Line.

Although there are no direct transfers to other subway lines within the station, passengers can connect to several local bus routes in the vicinity.

Importance and Location

• The station is located at the intersection of 241st Street and White Plains Road, in the heart of the Wakefield neighborhood, in the Bronx.
• Its location as a northern terminus makes it an essential access point for residents of the northernmost part of the Bronx and nearby areas.

  • Wakefield Neighborhood

    • Predominantly residential, known for its single-family and two-family houses.
    • It offers a quieter atmosphere compared to other areas of the city.
    • Access to local shops and services along White Plains Road.

  • Local Features

    • Proximity to the border with Westchester County (Mount Vernon).
    • Serves a diverse community in the northern Bronx.
    • Starting or ending point for many daily commuters.

  • Nearby Points of Interest (Minor)

    • Local parks such as Seton Park or Wakefield Playground (though not immediately adjacent).
    • Access to bus routes connecting to other parts of the Bronx and Westchester.

History and Evolution

• The Wakefield–241st Street station was inaugurated on December 13, 1920, as part of the extension of the IRT White Plains Road Line.
• Being a terminal and elevated station, it has maintained its essential function throughout the decades, with periodic renovations for its upkeep.
• There have been no major structural changes regarding connections with other lines, maintaining its role as the terminus for line 2.

Interesting Facts

• It is the northernmost subway station in all of New York City.
• It functions as an important transportation hub for the Wakefield neighborhood and surrounding areas.
• Unlike downtown stations, it does not allow direct transfers between different subway lines within the station itself.