Platform and Track Configuration
This station has two offset high-level side platforms, each four cars long and accessible from East Gun Hill Road (East 210th Street). When trains stop at this station, normally the front four open cars receive and discharge passengers.
The western platform, adjacent to Track 4, is generally used by southbound trains. The eastern platform, adjacent to Track 3, is generally used by northbound trains.
The Harlem Line has four tracks at this location. The two inner tracks not adjacent to either platform are used only by express trains.
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