Is the N train express or local?

During the daytime on weekdays, the N runs express between 34th Street–Herald Square in Manhattan and 59th Street in Brooklyn and local elsewhere. Local service in Manhattan is provided by the R and W, the latter of which is internally staffed and scheduled as part of the N.



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A train is express during the day local at night 7 days a week. The A train generally runs express everyday unless otherwise noted. Fun fact: the A train always stops at 42nd Street Port Authority.

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Local trains make every single stop along the route. Express trains skip minor (or “local”) stations, stopping only at major (“express”) stations. Express stations are usually major destinations and/or places where passengers can transfer between different trunk lines.

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An express train is a type of passenger train that makes few or no stops between its origin and destination stations, usually major destinations, providing faster service than local trains that stop at many or all of the stations along their route.

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You can use cash, credit, or debit cards to make your purchase. New York City subway fares are $2.75 per trip. For visitors staying more than a couple of days you can buy a one week unlimited MetroCard for $33 or an unlimited monthly MetroCard for $127.00.

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In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. Most trains require reservations and you should not board reserved trains without a reservation. Passengers who do so are not guaranteed a seat and may be instructed to get off the train at the next station stop.

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