W Train – Broadway Local (NYC Subway)
The W Train is a weekday-only local service on the BMT Broadway Line, operating between Astoria–Ditmars Blvd in Queens and Whitehall St–South Ferry in Lower Manhattan. It serves key business districts and residential neighborhoods, making it an important commuting option.
🛤️ Line Details
- Type: Local (Weekdays only)
- Color: 🟡 Yellow
- Route: Astoria–Ditmars Blvd ⇄ Whitehall St–South Ferry
- Boroughs: Queens, Manhattan
- Total Stations: 18
🚏 Full List of Stations
- Astoria–Ditmars Blvd
- Astoria Blvd
- 30 Av
- Broadway (Queens)
- 36 Av
- 39 Av–Dutch Kills
- Queensboro Plaza (transfer to 7, N)
- Lexington Av/59 St (transfer to 4, 5, 6)
- 5 Av/59 St
- 57 St–7 Av (transfer to N, Q, R)
- 49 St
- Times Sq–42 St (transfer to 1, 2, 3, 7, S, A, C, E)
- 34 St–Herald Sq (transfer to B, D, F, M, N, Q, R)
- 28 St
- 23 St
- 14 St–Union Sq (transfer to 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R)
- Canal St (transfer to 6, J, Z)
- Whitehall St–South Ferry ♿
♿ Indicates ADA-accessible stations.
🔄 Transfers
- Queensboro Plaza: 7, N
- Lexington Av/59 St: 4, 5, 6
- 57 St–7 Av: N, Q, R
- Times Sq–42 St: 1, 2, 3, 7, S, A, C, E
- 34 St–Herald Sq: B, D, F, M
- 14 St–Union Sq: 4, 5, 6, L
- Canal St: 6, J, Z
🧭 Schedule
- Service Days: Weekdays only (Monday to Friday)
- Hours: ~6:00 AM to ~11:00 PM
- Frequency: Every 8–10 minutes during peak hours
📸 Points of Interest
- Times Square
- Union Square
- Astoria dining district
- Battery Park & Staten Island Ferry
♿ Accessibility
The W Train has limited ADA-accessible stations, with Whitehall St–South Ferry being the primary accessible stop on the route.
🏗️ History
The W Train first entered service in 2001 as a replacement for N service rerouted after 9/11. It was briefly discontinued in 2010 and reinstated in 2016. It now operates as a supplement to the N and R lines.
🚨 Live Updates
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