The 3 Train is a red-line express subway service that connects 148 St–Harlem in Upper Manhattan to New Lots Av in East Brooklyn. It operates as part of the IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line, providing both express and local service depending on the time of day. The 3 Train is a vital line for commuters in Harlem, Downtown Manhattan, Crown Heights, Brownsville, and East New York.
🛤️ Line Details
- Service: Express (local at night)
- Color: 🔴 Red
- Terminals: 148 St–Harlem ⇄ New Lots Av
- Boroughs: Manhattan & Brooklyn
- Total Stations: 36
🚏 Full List of Stations
- 148 St–Harlem ♿
- 145 St
- 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 ♿
- Sutter Av–Rutland Rd
- Saratoga Av
- Rockaway Av
- Junius St
- Pennsylvania Av
- Van Siclen Av
- New Lots Av ♿
♿ Indicates an ADA-accessible station.
📍 Notable Stations & Transfers
- 96 St: Transfer to 1, 2 trains
- Times Sq–42 St: Transfer to 1, 2, 7, N, Q, R, S, A, C, E
- Atlantic Av–Barclays: Transfer to B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 4, 5, LIRR
- Franklin Av: Shuttle to Prospect Park, transfer to 4, 5
- New Lots Av: Eastern terminal with local bus connections
🧭 Schedule & Frequency
The 3 Train runs at all times, but service patterns vary:
- Daytime: Express in Manhattan, local in Brooklyn
- Late Night: Local along the entire route
- Typical frequency: Every 6–10 minutes (day), every 10–20 minutes (night)
📸 Points of Interest Along the Route
- Apollo Theater – 125 St
- Brooklyn Museum – Eastern Pkwy
- Prospect Park – via Franklin Av transfer
- Barclays Center – Atlantic Av–Barclays
- Statue of Liberty Ferry – short walk from Wall St
🏗️ History
The 3 Train began operation in 1918 and has long served as the local or express complement to the 2 Train. The terminal at 148 St opened in 1968 to serve Harlem. Over time, the line extended deep into Brooklyn, reaching underserved communities with reliable access to Midtown Manhattan.
🚨 Service Alerts
Late night or weekend service on the 3 Train may be shortened or replaced by the 2 Train. Check live alerts here.
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