28th Street station (BMT Broadway Line) Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids

28 Street

New York City Subway station (rapid transit)

Station statistics

Address

West 28th Street & Broadway
New York, NY 10001

Borough

Manhattan

Locale

Midtown Manhattan, NoMad

Coordinates

40°44′43″N 73°59′20″W / 40.745241°N 73.988757°W

Division

B (BMT)

Line

BMT Broadway Line

Services

      N nightsweekends (weekends and late nights)
      Q nightsonly (late nights only)
      R allexceptnights (all except late nights)
      W weekdaysonly (weekdays only)

Structure

Underground

Platforms

2 side platforms

Tracks

Other information

Opened

January 5, 1918 (107 years ago)

Station code

013

Wireless service

Opposite-direction transfer available

Traffic

Passengers (2019)

4,018,310

9.6%

Rank

122 out of 425

Station succession

Next north

34th Street–Herald Square: N nightsweekends Q nightsonly R allexceptnights W weekdaysonly

Next south

23rd Street: N nightsweekends Q nightsonly R allexceptnights W weekdaysonly

Location
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Street map

Station service legend
Symbol	Description
	Stops all times except late nights
	Stops weekdays only
	Stops late nights and weekends
	Stops late nights only

The 28th Street subway station is a stop on the New York City Subway system. It's part of the BMT Broadway Line. You can find it in Manhattan, New York, right where 28th Street meets Broadway. This station is a busy spot for people traveling around the city.

About the Station
- Trains that Stop Here
- Next Stops on the Line
History of 28th Street Station
- Location and Neighborhood
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About the Station

The 28th Street station is an underground station. It has two side platforms, one for trains going north and one for trains going south. There are four tracks that run through the station.

Trains that Stop Here

The R and W trains serve the 28th Street station. These trains are part of the Broadway local service. This means they make all stops along the Broadway Line.

Next Stops on the Line

If you are traveling north from 28th Street, the next station is 34th Street–Herald Square. This is a very big station where you can transfer to many other subway lines. If you are heading south, the next station is 23rd Street.

History of 28th Street Station

The 28th Street station opened a long time ago. It started serving passengers on January 5, 1918. This station was built as part of the original BMT Broadway Line. The BMT stands for Brooklyn–Manhattan Transit Corporation. This company built and operated many subway lines in New York City.

Location and Neighborhood

The station is located in a vibrant part of Manhattan. It is close to Midtown Manhattan and the NoMad neighborhood. NoMad is short for "North of Madison Square Park." This area is known for its historic buildings and lively atmosphere. Many shops, restaurants, and businesses are located nearby.