Explanation of Shuttle Trains

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There are many different S (shuttle) lines currently in operation in the system.  These trains serve one of two purposes:

Currently, there are four shuttle trains in operation.  Below is a table of the shuttles and their downtown and uptown destinations.  Please click on one to get detailed information.

Icon Name From
(Downtown)
To
(Uptown)
42 St Shuttle 42 St - Times Sq, Manhattan 42 St - Grand Central, Manhattan
Franklin Av Shuttle Prospect Pk, Brooklyn Franklin Av, Brooklyn
Rockaway Pk Shuttle Rockaway Pk, Queens Broad Channel, Queens
Lefferts Blvd Shuttle Euclid Av, Brooklyn Lefferts Blvd, Queens

Note that there is two blue-colored shuttle icons, and two black-colored shuttle icons.  Each is a separate shuttle.