R Train

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R Train – Broadway Local (NYC Subway)

The R Train is a yellow-line local subway service operating between Forest Hills–71 Av in Queens and Bay Ridge–95 St in Brooklyn. Running through Manhattan via the Broadway Line, it connects three boroughs with convenient local service, making it a vital route for daily commuters and travelers alike.

🛤️ Line Details

  • Type: Local
  • Color: 🟡 Yellow
  • Route: Forest Hills–71 Av ⇄ Bay Ridge–95 St
  • Boroughs: Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn
  • Total Stations: 45

🚏 Full List of Stations

Queens

  1. Forest Hills–71 Av ♿
  2. 67 Av
  3. 63 Dr–Rego Park
  4. Woodhaven Blvd ♿
  5. Grand Av–Newtown
  6. Elmhurst Av
  7. Jackson Hts–Roosevelt Av ♿
  8. 65 St
  9. Northern Blvd
  10. 46 St
  11. Steinway St
  12. 36 St
  13. Queens Plaza ♿

Manhattan

  1. Lexington Av/59 St ♿
  2. 5 Av/59 St
  3. 57 St–7 Av
  4. 49 St
  5. Times Sq–42 St ♿
  6. 34 St–Herald Sq ♿
  7. 28 St
  8. 23 St
  9. 14 St–Union Sq ♿
  10. 8 St–NYU
  11. Prince St
  12. Canal St

Brooklyn

  1. Court St
  2. Jay St–MetroTech ♿
  3. DeKalb Av
  4. Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr ♿
  5. Union St
  6. 4 Av–9 St
  7. Prospect Av
  8. 25 St
  9. 36 St
  10. 45 St
  11. 53 St
  12. 59 St
  13. Bay Ridge Av
  14. 77 St
  15. 86 St
  16. Bay Ridge–95 St

♿ Indicates ADA-accessible stations.

🔄 Transfers

  • Jackson Hts–Roosevelt Av: E, F, M, 7
  • Queens Plaza: E, M
  • Lexington Av/59 St: 4, 5, 6, N, W
  • 57 St–7 Av: N, Q, W
  • Times Sq–42 St: 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, W, A, C, E, S
  • 34 St–Herald Sq: B, D, F, M, N, Q
  • 14 St–Union Sq: 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q
  • Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr: 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q
  • 36 St (BK): D, N

🧭 Schedule

  • Weekdays: Full route service
  • Evenings & Weekends: Local service throughout route
  • Late Nights: Reduced frequency

📸 Points of Interest

  • Forest Hills Stadium
  • Times Square
  • Barclays Center
  • Bay Ridge waterfront parks

🏗️ History

The R Train has served as a key local route through Midtown and Downtown for decades, originally operating as the RR train. Its service has been adjusted multiple times to meet changing transit demands across Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn.

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