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What is the primary color of the route emblem for the 1 Broadway–Seventh Avenue Local?
What is the primary color of the route emblem for the 1 Broadway–Seventh Avenue Local?
Which of the following statements regarding the 1 train's route below 96th Street is true?
Which of the following statements regarding the 1 train's route below 96th Street is true?
What major change occurred to the 1 train service in 1959?
What major change occurred to the 1 train service in 1959?
During which years did the 1 train operate a skip-stop service pattern?
During which years did the 1 train operate a skip-stop service pattern?
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What was the status of the 1 train's service to Cortlandt Street station after the September 11 attacks?
What was the status of the 1 train's service to Cortlandt Street station after the September 11 attacks?
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What type of service did the 1 train provide before the express service was discontinued in 1959?
What type of service did the 1 train provide before the express service was discontinued in 1959?
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What service complemented the 1 train's skip-stop pattern from 1989 to 2005?
What service complemented the 1 train's skip-stop pattern from 1989 to 2005?
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Which station did the 1 train skip until 2018?
Which station did the 1 train skip until 2018?
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Which route does the 1 train primarily use for its service?
Which route does the 1 train primarily use for its service?
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What was the 1 train's operational pattern after the September 11 attacks?
What was the 1 train's operational pattern after the September 11 attacks?
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What distinguishes the 1 train from other services in the A Division of the New York City Subway?
What distinguishes the 1 train from other services in the A Division of the New York City Subway?
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Study Notes
Overview of the 1 Broadway–Seventh Avenue Local
- The 1 Broadway–Seventh Avenue Local operates in the A Division of the New York City Subway.
- It is represented by a red route emblem, indicating its use of the IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line.
Route and Stops
- The train runs continuously, making stops from Van Cortlandt Park–242nd Street in Bronx to South Ferry in Lower Manhattan.
- The northern terminal has consistently been at Van Cortlandt Park since the service's inception.
Historical Route Variations
- Historically, two service patterns were in place south of 96th Street: local to South Ferry and express to Brooklyn.
- The express service was discontinued in 1959, streamlining the service.
Service Changes
- From 1989 to 2005, the 1 train implemented a skip-stop service during peak hours, with the 9 train providing complementary service.
- Following the September 11 attacks in 2001, service was adjusted, with the 1 and 9 trains being rerouted.
- Most routes had resumed normal operation by 2002, but the 1 train did not stop at Cortlandt Street until 2018.
Overview of the 1 Broadway–Seventh Avenue Local
- The 1 Broadway–Seventh Avenue Local operates in the A Division of the New York City Subway.
- It is represented by a red route emblem, indicating its use of the IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line.
Route and Stops
- The train runs continuously, making stops from Van Cortlandt Park–242nd Street in Bronx to South Ferry in Lower Manhattan.
- The northern terminal has consistently been at Van Cortlandt Park since the service's inception.
Historical Route Variations
- Historically, two service patterns were in place south of 96th Street: local to South Ferry and express to Brooklyn.
- The express service was discontinued in 1959, streamlining the service.
Service Changes
- From 1989 to 2005, the 1 train implemented a skip-stop service during peak hours, with the 9 train providing complementary service.
- Following the September 11 attacks in 2001, service was adjusted, with the 1 and 9 trains being rerouted.
- Most routes had resumed normal operation by 2002, but the 1 train did not stop at Cortlandt Street until 2018.
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Explore the operational details and route of the 1 Broadway–Seventh Avenue Local train in the New York City Subway. This quiz covers its history, route emblem, and service frequency between major stops. Test your knowledge about this vital transit service in NYC.
