S Train

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S Train – Shuttle Services (NYC Subway)

The S Train designation is used for three separate shuttle services in the NYC Subway system. These short but essential routes connect riders to major subway lines and important transit points. Despite being unconnected, all three routes serve critical local functions in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.

🛤️ Overview

  • Type: Shuttle (Short-Route Local)
  • Color: ⚪ Gray
  • Routes: Times Sq Shuttle, Franklin Av Shuttle, Rockaway Park Shuttle
  • Boroughs Served: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens

🚇 1. Times Square Shuttle (Manhattan)

One of the oldest sections of the subway, the Times Square Shuttle connects two of Midtown Manhattan’s busiest transit hubs.

  • Route: Times Sq–42 St ⇄ Grand Central–42 St
  • Stations:
    1. Times Sq–42 St ♿
    2. Grand Central–42 St ♿
  • Transfers: 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, S at Times Sq; 4, 5, 6, 7 at Grand Central
  • Frequency: Every 2–5 minutes during peak hours
  • Notes: 24/7 service with high frequency

🚇 2. Franklin Avenue Shuttle (Brooklyn)

This historic shuttle links the Fulton Street Line with the Brighton Line in Brooklyn, offering connections between key neighborhoods.

  • Route: Franklin Av ⇄ Prospect Park
  • Stations:
    1. Franklin Av ♿
    2. Park Pl
    3. Botanic Garden
    4. Prospect Park
  • Transfers: C at Franklin Av; 2, 3, 4, 5 at Botanic Garden; B, Q at Prospect Park
  • Frequency: Every 10 minutes during the day
  • Notes: Serves Prospect Heights and Brooklyn Botanic Garden

🚇 3. Rockaway Park Shuttle (Queens)

This shuttle connects western Rockaway neighborhoods to the A train, providing crucial access to beach communities.

  • Route: Rockaway Park–Beach 116 St ⇄ Broad Channel
  • Stations:
    1. Rockaway Park–Beach 116 St ♿
    2. Beach 105 St
    3. Beach 98 St
    4. Beach 90 St
    5. Beach 67 St
    6. Broad Channel ♿
  • Transfers: A train at Broad Channel
  • Frequency: Every 20 minutes; more frequent during summer
  • Notes: Scenic ride near Jamaica Bay and Rockaway Beach

♿ Accessibility

All S Shuttle routes include accessible stations: Times Sq–42 St, Grand Central–42 St, Franklin Av, Rockaway Park–Beach 116 St, and Broad Channel.

📸 Points of Interest

  • Grand Central Terminal
  • Times Square
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • Rockaway Beach

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