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Express train
ex-PRESS train
Local meaning
A subway train that skips selected local stations to serve a smaller set of major stops more quickly.
Express trains use express tracks or express stopping patterns on parts of the system. A train may run express only in one borough, direction, or time period, and weekend work can change which stations it bypasses.
Example in context
- “The express skips our stop, so get off and take the local.”
How it is used
Official and everyday New York transit language, with route-specific meaning.
neutral, practical
subway directions, commuting, service changes
Official and everyday New York transit language, with route-specific meaning.
Express does not mean nonstop, and a normal express route can run local during construction or late-night service.
Spelling and scope
Official and everyday New York transit language, with route-specific meaning.
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Frequently asked questions
Does an express train skip every small station?
It skips selected local stops on parts of its route, but exact patterns depend on the line and current service.
Can an express train run local?
Yes. Construction, late-night schedules, or disruptions can temporarily change its stopping pattern.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Subway service changes: January 24–27, 2025Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Official MTA usage showing local service, express stops, bypassed stations, and direction-specific travel instructions.
- Subway maps and service informationMetropolitan Transportation Authority
Official context for uptown, downtown, borough, and route-direction language.