The 2 Train is a red-line express service running between Wakefield–241 St in the Bronx and Flatbush Av–Brooklyn College in Brooklyn. It’s part of the IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line and serves as one of the fastest routes across the city, connecting the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn with both speed and reliability.
🛤️ Line Details
- Service: Express
- Color: 🔴 Red
- Terminals: Wakefield–241 St ⇄ Flatbush Av–Brooklyn College
- Boroughs: Bronx, Manhattan & Brooklyn
- Total Stations: 50
🚏 Full List of Stations
- Wakefield–241 St ♿
- Nereid Av
- 233 St
- 225 St
- 219 St
- Gun Hill Rd
- Burke Av
- Allerton Av
- Pelham Pkwy
- Bronx Park East
- E 180 St
- West Farms Sq–E Tremont Av
- 174 St
- Freeman St
- Simpson St
- Intervale Av
- Prospect Av
- Jackson Av
- 3 Av–149 St
- 149 St–Grand Concourse
- 135 St
- 125 St
- 116 St
- Central Park North–110 St
- 96 St ♿
- 72 St ♿
- Times Sq–42 St ♿
- 34 St–Penn Station ♿
- 14 St
- Chambers St
- Park Pl
- Fulton St
- Wall St
- Clark St
- Borough Hall
- Hoyt St
- Nevins St
- Atlantic Av–Barclays Center ♿
- Bergen St
- Grand Army Plaza
- Eastern Pkwy–Bklyn Museum
- Franklin Av–Medgar Evers College ♿
- President St–Medgar Evers College
- Sterling St
- Winthrop St
- Church Av
- Beverly Rd
- Newkirk Av–Little Haiti
- Flatbush Av–Brooklyn College ♿
♿ Indicates an ADA-accessible station.
📍 Notable Stations & Transfers
- 149 St–Grand Concourse: Transfer to 4, 5
- 96 St: Transfer to 1, 3
- Times Sq–42 St: 1, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S, A, C, E
- Atlantic Av–Barclays: B, D, N, Q, R, 4, 5, LIRR
- Flatbush Av: Connection to Brooklyn College and buses
🧭 Schedule & Frequency
The 2 Train operates 24/7, with the following frequency:
- Rush hours: Every 4–6 minutes
- Midday/weekends: Every 6–10 minutes
- Late nights: Every 10–15 minutes
📸 Points of Interest Along the Route
- Bronx Zoo (via E 180 St)
- Lincoln Center (via 72 St)
- Times Square & Broadway (42 St)
- Downtown Brooklyn shopping (Nevins St, Hoyt St)
- Brooklyn Museum & Prospect Park (via Eastern Pkwy)
🏗️ History
The 2 Train has served New Yorkers since 1904. Originally part of the IRT system, it became one of the core express services on the west side. Over time, the line expanded into Brooklyn, making it a three-borough powerhouse.
🚨 Service Changes
The 2 Train may operate local during late-night hours or during service disruptions. Riders are advised to check current service alerts on our Schedules page.
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