14th Street/Sixth Avenue station facts for kids
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The 14th Street subway station is a busy stop on the New York City Subway system. It's located in Manhattan, New York City, right where 14th Street meets Sixth Avenue. This station is special because it's a "local" stop on the IND Sixth Avenue Line. It's a key station for people traveling around the city.
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About the 14th Street Station
The 14th Street station is part of New York City's huge subway network. It helps thousands of people get around Manhattan every day. This station is known for being a "local" stop. This means that trains that run on the local tracks stop here. Express trains, which travel faster, usually skip local stations.
Where is the Station?
You can find the 14th Street station in the heart of Manhattan. It's located at the intersection of 14th Street and Sixth Avenue. Sixth Avenue is also known as Avenue of the Americas. This area is very lively, with many shops and places to visit.
What Trains Stop Here?
The 14th Street station serves two main subway lines:
- The F train stops here all the time, every day of the week.
- The M train stops here on weekdays.
During busy times, like rush hour, the F train might also have special peak direction service. This station is one of only two local stops on the Sixth Avenue Line.
Connecting to Other Transit
The 14th Street station is also a transfer point. It shares an entrance with the 14th Street station of the PATH train system. The PATH trains connect New York City with New Jersey. This makes it easy for people to switch between the subway and PATH trains. Sometimes, other trains like the E train might also use the 6th Avenue line. They might go towards World Trade Center or Jamaica Center.
Nearby Stations
After leaving the 14th Street station, trains on the IND Sixth Avenue Line head to other important stops. If you're going north, the next station is 23rd Street. If you're going south, the next station is West 4th Street – Washington Square.
Images for kids
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Free passageway tunnel
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Mosaic tablet on track wall
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IRT mosaic trim line and frieze with number "14"
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Mezzanine area
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Mosaics above the former men's restroom
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IND trim line, mosaic name tablet, and directional tile captions
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Northwest stair of PATH leading to the station
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Musician playing on the southbound IND platform
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See also
In Spanish: Calle 14 (línea de la Sexta Avenida) para niños
