TransportTravel note
Express trains skip stops
Times Square–42nd Street, New York City, New York
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Many subway lines run both express and local trains on the same platform. Boarding an express can carry you far past a small station.
The lesson
Check whether your stop is served by express or local trains before you board.
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