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Bronx-bound
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Local meaning
A transit direction label indicating that a train or bus is traveling toward the Bronx or farther into the borough.
Bronx-bound is used on routes traveling north from Manhattan or connecting from other areas, but the useful detail is the line’s terminal or branch. Two Bronx-bound trains can diverge widely and serve different neighborhoods.
Example in context
- “Take the Bronx-bound train, but check which branch it follows.”
How it is used
A borough-direction phrase whose exact corridor and terminal depend on the service.
neutral, practical, route-dependent
subway and bus directions, station announcements
A borough-direction phrase whose exact corridor and terminal depend on the service.
Do not board based only on Bronx-bound when lines split; verify the route letter or number and destination.
Spelling and scope
A borough-direction phrase whose exact corridor and terminal depend on the service.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bronx-bound the same as uptown?
It may be on many Manhattan subway segments, but uptown can also describe trains that remain in Manhattan.
Why does the terminal matter on a Bronx-bound train?
Different lines and branches serve different parts of the Bronx and may split before reaching the borough.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- How to Ride the SubwayMetropolitan Transportation Authority
Official subway-riding context for transfers, directions, platforms, and trip planning.