Animation Showing Peak-Hour New York City MTA Subway Services

The animated map above shows peak-hour New York City MTA Subway Services based on scheduled services.

It was created by Brian Greenlees using Adobe Animate.

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The New York City Subway operates 24/7, with train frequencies varying by line, time of day, and day of the week.

Here’s a general overview of train frequencies for each line:

Numbered Lines:

• 1 (Broadway–Seventh Avenue Local): During peak hours, trains run approximately every 4 minutes; during midday and evenings, every 6–10 minutes; and late nights, every 20 minutes.
• 2 (Seventh Avenue Express): Peak hours see trains every 4–6 minutes; midday and evenings, every 6–10 minutes; late nights, every 20 minutes.
• 3 (Seventh Avenue Express): Similar to the 2 train, with peak frequencies every 4–6 minutes; midday and evenings, every 6–10 minutes; late nights, every 20 minutes.
• 4 (Lexington Avenue Express): Trains run every 4–6 minutes during peak hours; every 6–10 minutes during midday and evenings; and every 20 minutes late at night.
• 5 (Lexington Avenue Express): Operates every 4–6 minutes during peak hours; every 6–10 minutes during midday and evenings; late-night service is limited, with trains every 20 minutes.
• 6 (Lexington Avenue Local): Peak hours feature trains every 3–5 minutes; midday and evenings, every 5–8 minutes; late nights, every 20 minutes.
• 7 (Flushing Local/Express): During peak times, trains run every 2–5 minutes; midday and evenings, every 4–8 minutes; late nights, every 20 minutes.

Lettered Lines:

• A (Eighth Avenue Express): Peak hours see trains every 4–8 minutes; midday and evenings, every 8–12 minutes; late nights, every 20 minutes.
• B (Sixth Avenue Express): Operates weekdays only, with trains every 6–10 minutes during peak hours and every 10–12 minutes during midday and evenings.
• C (Eighth Avenue Local): Weekday service only, with trains every 8–10 minutes during peak hours and every 10–12 minutes during midday and evenings.
• D (Sixth Avenue Express): Peak hours feature trains every 4–8 minutes; midday and evenings, every 8–12 minutes; late nights, every 20 minutes.
• E (Eighth Avenue Local): Trains run every 4–8 minutes during peak hours; every 8–10 minutes during midday and evenings; every 20 minutes late at night.
• F (Sixth Avenue Local): Peak hours see trains every 4–8 minutes; midday and evenings, every 8–10 minutes; late nights, every 20 minutes.
• G (Brooklyn–Queens Crosstown Local): Operates every 8–10 minutes during peak hours; every 10–12 minutes during midday and evenings; every 20 minutes late at night.
• J/Z (Nassau Street Express): Peak hours feature trains every 5–10 minutes; midday and evenings, every 10–12 minutes; late-night service is limited, with trains every 20 minutes.
• L (Canarsie Local): During peak times, trains run every 3–5 minutes; midday and evenings, every 5–8 minutes; late nights, every 20 minutes.
• M (Queens Boulevard Local/6th Avenue Local): Weekday service only, with trains every 6–10 minutes during peak hours and every 10–12 minutes during midday and evenings.
• N (Broadway Express): Peak hours see trains every 4–8 minutes; midday and evenings, every 8–10 minutes; late nights, every 20 minutes.
• Q (Broadway Express): Trains run every 4–8 minutes during peak hours; every 8–10 minutes during midday and evenings; every 20 minutes late at night.
• R (Broadway Local): Operates every 6–10 minutes during peak hours; every 10–12 minutes during midday and evenings; late-night service is limited, with trains every 20 minutes.
• W (Broadway Local): Weekday service only, with trains every 6–10 minutes during peak hours and every 10–12 minutes during midday and evenings.

Shuttle Services:

• S (Shuttle): Includes the 42nd Street Shuttle, Franklin Avenue Shuttle, and Rockaway Park Shuttle, with trains typically every 10 minutes during peak hours and every 20 minutes during other times.

Please note that these are general guidelines, and actual wait times can vary based on operational considerations, maintenance work, and unforeseen delays. For the most current and detailed information, it’s advisable to consult the MTA’s official schedules or use their Live Subway Map.