What is the only borough not connected to NYC subway?

To be sure, Staten Island does have a train. The mostly elevated Staten Island Railway runs along the east side of the borough, from St. George in the north to Tottenville in the south. But it is the only borough in New York City without a rail link to Manhattan.



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Staten Island is the only borough not connected to the New York City Subway system. The free Staten Island Ferry connects the borough to Manhattan across New York Harbor.

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Unfortunately, the subway planned for the Narrows was never built and a bridge was instead. Had that subway been built and connected to the Staten Island Rapid Transit there would have been a housing boom similar to the ones that hit the Bronx and Queens in the 1920s.

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Staten Island is most well-known for its green park spaces, museums and historical buildings. It is often considered the “borough of parks” because of its numerous natural spaces. Notable parks include Clove Lakes, High Rock Park, Greenbelt and Lemon Creek Park.

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There are many residents who actually live and work in Staten Island, so commuting isn't a problem. But if you need to commute off the island, the cost via transit can be significant.

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The original IRT line opened in 1904, and 116 Street - Columbia University (now a 1 train stop) was part of the first wave of stations that ran from City Hall to 145th Street at Broadway.

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Upon the opening of Line M2, Lausanne replaced Rennes, France as the smallest city in the world to have a full metro system.

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It provides the main passage for the waters of the Hudson River as it empties through the Narrows. The channel of the Hudson as it passes through the harbor is called the Anchorage Channel and is approximately 50 feet deep in the midpoint of the harbor.

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Both the subway and the bus system operate on a 24-hour basis.

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