What is the purple 7 train in New York?

The 7 Flushing Local and <7> Flushing Express are two rapid transit services in the A Division of the New York City Subway, providing local and express services along the full length of the IRT Flushing Line. Their route emblems, or bullets, are colored purple, since they serve the Flushing Line.



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All trains that share a trunk route are the same color. For example, Lexington Ave's 4,5,6 routes are all green, and Broadway's N, Q, R, W routes are all yellow, regardless of their terminal destinations. G doesn't go through Manhattan at all, and the 7 and L don't share any trunk routes, they have their own colors.

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This shows weekday service. Listed transfers are based on the weekday schedule and may vary. These routes might be different on weekends and late nights.

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Grand Central Station refers to the subway station inside GCT. The main subway lines that connect here are the 4, 5, and 6 trains (green line), the 7 train (purple line), and the S train (gray line shuttle).

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Tap to pay your fare with your contactless credit/debit card, smartphone, or OMNY card, or pay with a MetroCard.

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Maneuver Manhattan's train system like a local Here, Archer Hotel New York's consummate host offers timely tips on navigating the New York City subway (aka train) system like a boss. LOCAL TIP: New Yorkers typically call the subway “trains” (not underground or metro) or by their alpha name (the C or the Q).

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Local service: A train which always operates and stops at every station on the line. Express service: A train that does not always operate or sometimes skips a station.

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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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This spring's survey crowned the L train as New Yorkers' favorite, although it still only attracts a 53% satisfaction rating.

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The A train! Immortalized by the 1957 song by Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. In addition, the A train has the most scenic views of any train route in the system.

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NEW YORK CITY'S CROWN JEWEL. Be transported by the iconic beauty and lasting legacy of Grand Central Terminal. This historic world-famous landmark in Midtown Manhattan is not simply a transportation hub — it's also a shopping, dining, and cultural destination all under one magnificent roof.

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Track conditions: The NYC subway system is one of the oldest in the world, with tracks that have been in use for many decades. Over time, the tracks can become uneven or develop small imperfections, leading to vibrations and shaking as trains pass over them.

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