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| The '''R Broadway Local''' is a service of the ]. It is colored yellow on the route sign (either on the front and/or side - depending on equipment used) and on station signs and the NYC Subway map, as it represents a service provided on the ] in ]. | The '''R Broadway Local''' is a service of the ]. It is colored yellow on the route sign (either on the front and/or side - depending on equipment used) and on station signs and the NYC Subway map, as it represents a service provided on the ] in ]. | ||
| The '''R''' service operates at all times. Normal service operates from ] in ], to ] in ], making all stops. The '''R''' uses the ] south 71st Avenue in Queens and the entire ], and ] in Brooklyn, passing through the two ] tunnels (the ] between Queens and Manhattan, and the ] between Manhattan and Brooklyn). During late nights, it operates as a shuttle within ] from ] to 95th Street, with northbound trains bypassing ] and ]. During those times, the '''{{NYCS|N}}''' and '''{{NYCS|E}}''' replaces it in the rest Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. | The '''R''' service operates at all times. Normal service operates from ] in ], to ] in ], making all local stops. The '''R''' uses the ] south 71st Avenue in Queens and the entire ], and ] in Brooklyn, passing through the two ] tunnels (the ] between Queens and Manhattan, and the ] between Manhattan and Brooklyn). During late nights, it operates as a shuttle within ] from ] to 95th Street, with northbound trains bypassing ] and ]. During those times, the '''{{NYCS|N}}''' and '''{{NYCS|E}}''' replaces it in the rest Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. | ||
| The '''R''' is one of only two services that serves two or more stations with the same name on a single full-length trip (the other being the '''{{NYCS|B}}'''). It serves two "36th Street" stations, ] on the ] and ] on the ]. The '''R''' is also one of only two services that pass through two tunnels under the East River in its route (the other being the '''{{NYCS|F}}'''). Furthermore, the '''R''' is one of only three services that operate as a shuttle during off hours (the other two are the '''{{NYCS|5}}''' and '''{{NYCS|M}}'''). In addition, the '''R''' is the longest New York City Subway service without an elevated section, although there is a small opening between 59th Street and Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn when the line passes over a valley containing the ] Bay Ridge tracks. | The '''R''' is one of only two services that serves two or more stations with the same name on a single full-length trip (the other being the '''{{NYCS|B}}'''). It serves two "36th Street" stations, ] on the ] and ] on the ]. The '''R''' is also one of only two services that pass through two tunnels under the East River in its route (the other being the '''{{NYCS|F}}'''). Furthermore, the '''R''' is one of only three services that operate as a shuttle during off hours (the other two are the '''{{NYCS|5}}''' and '''{{NYCS|M}}'''). In addition, the '''R''' is the longest New York City Subway service without an elevated section, although there is a small opening between 59th Street and Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn when the line passes over a valley containing the ] Bay Ridge tracks. | ||
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New York City Subway service Broadway Local | |
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| Northern end | 71st Avenue or 36th Street (late nights) |
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| Southern end | Bay Ridge – 95th Street |
| Stations | 45 |
| Rolling stock | R160 (one a.m. trainset is used in both Q and R service, but is shown in the R assignment) (Rolling stock assignments subject to change) |
The R Broadway Local is a service of the New York City Subway. It is colored yellow on the route sign (either on the front and/or side - depending on equipment used) and on station signs and the NYC Subway map, as it represents a service provided on the BMT Broadway Line in Manhattan.
The R service operates at all times. Normal service operates from 71st Avenue in Forest Hills, Queens, to 95th Street in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, making all local stops. The R uses the IND Queens Boulevard Line south 71st Avenue in Queens and the entire BMT Broadway Line, and BMT Fourth Avenue Line in Brooklyn, passing through the two East River tunnels (the 60th Street Tunnel between Queens and Manhattan, and the Montague Street Tunnel between Manhattan and Brooklyn). During late nights, it operates as a shuttle within Brooklyn from 36th Street to 95th Street, with northbound trains bypassing 53rd and 45th Streets. During those times, the N and E replaces it in the rest Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.
The R is one of only two services that serves two or more stations with the same name on a single full-length trip (the other being the B). It serves two "36th Street" stations, one in Queens on the IND Queens Boulevard Line and one in Brooklyn on the BMT Fourth Avenue Line. The R is also one of only two services that pass through two tunnels under the East River in its route (the other being the F). Furthermore, the R is one of only three services that operate as a shuttle during off hours (the other two are the 5 and M). In addition, the R is the longest New York City Subway service without an elevated section, although there is a small opening between 59th Street and Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn when the line passes over a valley containing the LIRR Bay Ridge tracks.
History
The line that later became the R was the BMT 2. When it entered service on January 15, 1916, it ran between Chambers Street on the BMT Nassau Street Line and 86th Street, using the Manhattan Bridge to cross the East River. Service on the BMT Broadway Line (which was only between Whitehall Street and Times Square) began exactly two years later. The Montague Street Tunnel opened on October 1, 1920, and at that time it took its current shape, running local from Queensboro Plaza to 86th Street. Bay Ridge – 95th Street station opened on October 31, 1925. During this time, rush-hour specials to Chambers Street were added and later removed, only to be added again. At one time, including 1931, additional midday service operated local between 57th Street and Whitehall Street – South Ferry. The 2 also used the Nassau Street Loop during rush hours, entering Manhattan via the Manhattan Bridge or Montague Street Tunnel and leaving via the other.
On October 17, 1949, the platforms on the BMT Astoria Line had been shaved, and the BMT's Astoria Shuttle was replaced with through service from the Fourth Avenue Line. On January 1, 1961, the northern terminal was relocated to its current location at Forest Hills – 71st Avenue, via the BMT 60th Street Tunnel Connection. On June 29, 1950, special rush hour trains began running between 95th Street and Chambers Street via the south side of the Manhattan Bridge and/or the Montague Street Tunnel. This was discontinued two years later.
In winter 1960–61, letters started to appear on the RR, which was known as the "Fourth Avenue Local via Tunnel", from Forest Hills – 71st Avenue to Bay Ridge – 95th Street, like current R service. On November 27, 1967, the day after the IND Chrystie Street Connection opened, the RR was moved back to Astoria – Ditmars Boulevard on the BMT Astoria Line. (EE service began at Whitehall Street – South Ferry and used the former route to 71st Avenue). The Nassau Street specials were through-routed from 95th Street to 168th Street in Jamaica as RJ. Under the first color scheme, RR was colored green and RJ was red.
The RJ service only lasted a few months before it was cut back to Chambers Street and renamed as additional RR rush-hour peak-direction service. In May 1985, when double letters were eliminated, RR service became the R. R service was assigned the color yellow (because it used the BMT Broadway Line), and the special Chambers Street rush-hour R service was brown (using the Nassau Street Line).
Effective May 24, 1987, the north terminals of the N and R were swapped, taking the R along the IND Queens Boulevard Line to Forest Hills – 71st Avenue. The change was made to give the R direct access to the Jamaica Yard (where the train is now assigned to this day)' previously, R trains had to run light to/from the Coney Island Yard.
On November 23, 1987, the special Chambers Street rush-hour R service was eliminated.
When the IND Archer Avenue Line opened on December 11, 1988, E service was rerouted along to Jamaica Center – Parsons/Archer, and the R was extended to replace the E to Jamaica – 179th Street. The extension to Jamaica was short-lived, and the R was cut back in October of 1992 to 71st–Continental Avenue in favor of an extension of the F, which runs express west of 71st Avenue.
On September 30, 1990, late-night R service became a shuttle between 36th Street and 95th Street in Brooklyn. In the late '90s, northbound late-night trains began skipping 53rd Street and 45th Street to avoid occupying the track that through N trains use.
On September 11, 2001, after the attack on the World Trade Center, the BMT Broadway Line was damaged, and the R service was cut back to run only south of Court Street. On September 17, R service was totally suspended, replaced with J service in Brooklyn and Q service in Manhattan and Queens All three lines returned to normal service by October 28.
On September 8, 2002, Coney Island – Stillwell Avenue was closed for reconstruction. Late night R service was extended to Pacific Street, running express between that station and 36th Street. Service was cut back to 36th Street when the north side of the Manhattan Bridge reopened on February 22, 2004.
Route
Following lines
The following lines are used by the R service:
| Line | Tracks | Time |
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| IND Queens Boulevard Line from Forest Hills – 71st Avenue to Queens Plaza | local | all times except late nights |
| BMT 60th Street Tunnel Connection | N/A | |
| 60th Street Tunnel | local | |
| BMT Broadway Line (full line) | ||
| Montague Street Tunnel | N/A | |
| BMT Fourth Avenue Line to 36th Street | local | |
| BMT Fourth Avenue Line from 36th Street to Bay Ridge – 95th Street | all times |
Stations
For a more detailed station listing, see the articles on the lines listed above.
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Stops 24 hours a day |
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Stops every day during daytime hours only |
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Stops every day during overnight hours only |
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Stops everyday during overnight hours and weekends during daytime hours only |
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Stops during weekday daytime hours only |
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Stops during weekday rush hours only |
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Stops during weekday rush hours in the peak direction only |
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Station closed |
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Station is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act |
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Station is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act in the indicated direction only |
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Elevator access to mezzanine only |
References
- 'Subdivision 'B' Car Assignment Effective December 19, 2021'. New York City Transit, Operations Planning. December 17, 2021.
- "Subdivision 'B' Car Assignments: Cars Required November 1, 2021" (PDF). The Bulletin. 64 (12). Electric Railroaders' Association: 3. December 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- Announcing Service Changes on the N and R Routes, Advertising Supplement to The New York Times, The New York Daily News, and Newsday, © 1987 New York City Transit Authority
- New York Times, Shifts on N and R Lines Are Planned in Queens, October 16, 1986, section B, page 10
- Map of the Subway System showing service changes on 2001-09-17.
- Map of the Subway System show service returning to normal 2001-10-28.
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