125th Street (IRT Third Avenue Line)
| 125th Street | |
|---|---|
| Former New York City Subway rapid transit station | |
| Station statistics | |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Coordinates | 40°48′13″N 73°56′09″W / 40.80361°N 73.93583°W |
| Services | IRT Third Avenue Line |
| Structure | Elevated |
| Platforms | 4 side platforms (2 on each level) |
| Tracks |
3 (1 – upper level) (2 – lower level) |
| Other information | |
| Opened | December 30, 1878 |
| Closed | May 12, 1955 |
| Station succession | |
| Next north | 129th Street |
| Next south |
116th Street (Local) 106th Street (Express) |
125th Street was an express station on the demolished IRT Third Avenue Line. It opened on December 30, 1878, and had three tracks and two levels. The lower level was built first and had two tracks and two side platforms for local trains. The upper level, built as part of the Dual Contracts, had one track and two side platforms for express trains. This station closed on May 12, 1955, with the ending of all service on the Third Avenue El south of 149th Street.[1]
References
- "3rd Avenue El". nycsubway.org. Archived from the original on 27 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- "Third Avenue Local". Station Reporter. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
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