After a 6 year absence from MTA service, the W Train was reinstated today with service from Astoria-Ditmars Boulevard in Queens to Whitehall Street in Lower Manhattan. The route takes the W Train through:
Queens
- Astoria-Ditmars Boulevard
- Astoria Boulevard
- 30 Avenue
- Broadway
- 36 Avenue
- 39 Avenue
- Queensboro Plaza
Manhattan
- Lexington Avenue/59th St
- Fifth Avenue/59th St
- 57 Street/7th Avenue
- 49 Street
- 42 Street-Times Square
- 34 Street-Herald Square
- 28 Street
- 23 Street
- 14 Street-Union Square
- 8 Street-New York University
- Prince Street
- Canal Street
- City Hall
- Cortlandt Street
- Rector Street
- Whitehall Street
For a peek at the W's first day of operation in 6 years, check out this comprehensive video from local transit historian and railfan Dj Hammers.
via Dj Hammers
Matt Coneybeare
Editor in Chief
Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
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