On May 15, 1941, a shuttle service was implemented between Dyre Avenue and East 180th Street using IRT gate cars.

[4] In 1957, a physical connection was made to the IRT White Plains Road Line, and through 2 train service was provided.

[5] On February 27, 1962, the Transit Authority announced a $700,000 modernization plan of the Dyre Avenue Line.

The station, served by the 5 train at all times,[12] is the northern terminus of the route; the next stop south is Baychester Avenue.

The NYW&B's southbound local trackbed can still be seen, and is currently used only for an electrical shed on the north end of the bridge,[14] as well as girders holding up two construction trailers used by Metropolitan Transportation Authority crew members over the south end of the bridge.

[15] The two tracks extend one train length past the station, and end at bumper blocks.