The L Train is a gray-line local subway service running from 8 Av in Manhattan to Canarsie–Rockaway Pkwy in Brooklyn. Known for its fully automated line control system, the L Train is a vital connector between Manhattan and northern Brooklyn, particularly the fast-growing neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Bushwick.
🛤️ Line Details
- Type: Local
- Color: ⚫ Gray
- Route: 8 Av (Manhattan) ⇄ Canarsie–Rockaway Pkwy (Brooklyn)
- Boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn
- Total Stations: 24
🚏 Full List of Stations
- 8 Av ♿
- 6 Av (transfer to F, M)
- Union Sq–14 St ♿ (transfer to 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R)
- 3 Av
- 1 Av ♿
- Bedford Av
- Lorimer St (transfer to G)
- Graham Av
- Grand St
- Montrose Av
- Morgan Av
- Jefferson St
- DeKalb Av
- Myrtle–Wyckoff Avs ♿ (transfer to M)
- Halsey St
- Wilson Av
- Bushwick Av–Aberdeen St
- Broadway Junction (transfer to A, C, J, Z)
- Atlantic Av
- Sutter Av
- Livonia Av
- New Lots Av
- East 105 St
- Canarsie–Rockaway Pkwy ♿
♿ Indicates ADA-accessible stations.
🔄 Major Transfers
- 6 Av: F, M
- Union Sq–14 St: 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R
- Lorimer St: G
- Myrtle–Wyckoff Avs: M
- Broadway Junction: A, C, J, Z
🧭 Schedule
- Weekdays: Full service every 4–6 minutes during peak
- Weekends: Reduced frequency
- Late Nights: Trains run every 10–12 minutes
📸 Points of Interest
- Union Square
- Williamsburg Nightlife
- Canarsie Pier and Gateway National Park
♿ Accessibility
Accessible stations on the L Train line include: 8 Av, Union Sq–14 St, 1 Av, Myrtle–Wyckoff Avs, and Canarsie–Rockaway Pkwy.
🏗️ History
The L Train line originated from the early BMT Canarsie Line, with modern extensions and a major upgrade to communications-based train control (CBTC) in the 2000s. It became the first fully automated line in NYC’s subway system, offering high-frequency and reliable service.
🚨 Live Updates
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