 jackson avenue is a local station on the irt white plains road line of the new york city subway. located at the intersection of jackson and westchester avenues in melrose, bronx, it is served by the 2 train at all times, and the 5 train at all other times except during late nights and rush hours in the peak direction. this elevated station opened on november 26, 1904 as part of the bergen avenue by-pass spur of the irt third avenue line until the connection to the irt lenox avenue line opened on july 10, 1905. as a result, this elevated station is closer to the ground compared to other elevated stations further north on this line. south of this station, the line curves west and enters the tunnel into third avenue â 149th street. this station has three tracks and two side platforms. the center express track is used by the 5 train during rush hours in the peak direction. both platforms have beige windscreens with green outlines and red canopies with green support frames and columns in the center and lime green, waist-high, steel fences at either ends. the station signs a
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