IND Sixth Ave Line facts for kids

The IND Sixth Avenue Line is a busy part of the New York City subway system. It's like a major highway for trains, helping people travel quickly across the city. This line has 14 stations, and a huge number of people use it every day – about 669,852 riders! It's part of the "B Division," which is just a way the subway system groups its lines.

What is the Sixth Avenue Line?

The Sixth Avenue Line is a special underground railway that runs mostly under Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. It connects different parts of New York City, making it easy for thousands of people to get to school, work, or fun places every day. Think of it as a super-fast way to travel without getting stuck in traffic!

Subway Lines on the Sixth Avenue Line

Several different subway trains use the tracks of the Sixth Avenue Line. Each train has its own letter and route, helping people get to specific neighborhoods. Some trains are "express," meaning they skip some stations to go faster, while others are "local," stopping at every station.

The B Train

The B train symbol.

The B train is an express train on the Sixth Avenue Line during busy times. It travels between Bedford Park in The Bronx and Brighton Beach in Brooklyn.

• When it runs:
  • During weekday rush hours (6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.), the B train runs express.
  • On weekdays, it generally runs from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The D Train

The D train symbol.

The D train is another express train that uses the Sixth Avenue Line. It's a great way to get to Coney Island!

• When it runs:
  • The D train runs all the time, every day of the week.
  • It travels from Norwood 205th Street in the Bronx all the way to Coney Island.
  • During weekday rush hours, it also runs express in the Bronx, helping people travel faster during busy times.

The F Train

The F train symbol.

The F train is a local train on the Sixth Avenue Line. This means it stops at every station along its route.

• When it runs:
  • The F train runs at all times.
  • It connects Jamaica-179th Street in Queens to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn.

The Q Train

The Q train symbol.

The Q train is an express train that also uses parts of the Sixth Avenue Line.

• When it runs:
  • The Q train runs at all times.
  • It travels from 21-Queensbridge in Queens to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue.