IRT Lexington Avenue Line facts for kids
The IRT Lexington Avenue Line is a very busy subway line in the New York City Subway system. It's used by over a million people every day! This line first opened in 1904. You can spot its trains by their apple green colored symbols.
What are the Lexington Avenue Line Services?
The Lexington Avenue Line has several different train services. These services help people travel to many parts of New York City.
4: This is an express train service. It travels from Woodlawn in The Bronx all the way to Utica Avenue in Brooklyn.
5: This is also an express train. On weekdays, it goes from Dyre Avenue in The Bronx to Flatbush Avenue in southern Brooklyn. On evenings and weekends, it ends at Bowling Green in Manhattan. Late at night, it starts from East 180th Street in The Bronx. During busy rush hours, it runs from Nereid Avenue in The Bronx to Utica Avenue or New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn.
6: The 6 train actually has two types of service. There is a local service, shown with a circle symbol. There is also an express service, shown with a diamond symbol. This train travels from Pelham Bay Park in The Bronx to the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan.
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Images for kids
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Overview of the IRT Lexington Avenue Line
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First earth from Lexington Avenue subway line in 1913
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Brochure for the opening of the 59th Street express platforms
See also
In Spanish: Línea de la Avenida Lexington para niños
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