F (New York City Subway service)
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The F train uses the following lines:
| Line | Tracks | When |
|---|---|---|
| IND Queens Boulevard Line north of 71st-Continental Avenue–Forest Hills | local | always |
| IND Queens Boulevard Line from 71st Avenue to 36th Street | express | always |
| IND 63rd Street Line (full line) | N/A | always |
| IND Sixth Avenue Line from 47th–50th Streets–Rockefeller Center to Lower East Side–Second Avenue | local | always |
| IND Sixth Avenue Line south of Second Avenue | N/A | always |
| IND Culver Line (full line) | local | always |
| BMT Culver Line (full line) | local | always |
Service history
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On December 15, 1940, the local tracks of the IND Sixth Avenue Line opened, and F trains ran from Parsons Boulevard to Church Avenue. During WWII, service was extended to 169th Street during evenings, late nights, and Sunday mornings.
A 1948 map has the D and F trains switched, with the F train going to Second Avenue, but the original service pattern was restored afterwards.
By 1951, the northern terminal was extended to Jamaica–179th Street.
On September 30, 1954, F service was cut back to Second Avenue during rush hours, and 34th Street other times, when D service was extended via the IND Culver Line. On June 28, 1956, service was extended to Second Avenue. On October 6, 1957, non-rush service was cut back to 34th Street.
On November 10, 1958, F service was cut back to Broadway–Lafayette Street, due to construction of the ramp leading to the future Chrystie Street Connection.
On November 26, 1967, service was routed back to Church Avenue and Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue via the BMT Culver Line. There was some rush hour express service between Jay Street and Kings Highway until the 1980's, when it was cut back due to construction work, and never replaced.
On May 24, 1987, the N and R services switched terminals in Queens. As part of the reroute plan, F trains now terminated at 57th Street during late nights.
On October 29, 1989, the IND 63rd Street Line to 21st Street–Queensbridge opened, and F late-night service was extended to that station.
On September 30, 1990, the R train was cut back from Jamaica–179th Street to 71st–Continental Avenue, replaced by the F train.
In May 1997, the F train was taken out of the IND 63rd Street Line during late nights and was replaced by a shuttle. The F train now ran local to Jamaica–179th Street.
On December 16, 2001, the 63rd Street Connector opened, connecting the IND 63rd Street Line with the IND Queens Boulevard Line. F trains were rerouted to travel between Manhattan and Queens via 63rd Street. The F train now made express stops in Queens between 71st–Continental Avenue and 21st Street-Queensbridge at all times. The next day, the V train made its debut. It replaced the F on the IND Queens Boulevard Line between Queens Plaza and Fifth Avenue–53rd Street, running local between 71st–Continental Avenue and Lower East Side–Second Avenue on weekdays.
On September 8, 2002, Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue was closed for reconstruction. F trains terminated at Avenue X,, and service to Stillwell Avenue was replaced by a shuttle bus. The F train returned there on May 23, 2004.
Station listing
For a more detailed station listing, see the articles on the lines listed above.External links
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| Services | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F G J L M N Q R V W Z |
| Shuttles (S) | 42nd Street • Franklin Avenue • Rockaway Park |
| Unused/defunct | 8 9 10 11 12 13 H K NX P T U X Y • JFK Express BMT: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Shuttles: 63rd Street • Bowling Green • Culver • Grand Street • Other |
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