The 42nd street shuttle was part of the original IRT system linking the Lexington Ave subway with the Seventh Ave subway. It was built in 1900 and opened on 10/27/1904. It joined the Lexington Ave line , , at City Hall from the lower east side, turned left using today's 42nd street shuttle and continued north along the Seventh Ave and Broadway sections train until it reached Van Cortlandt Park - 242nd street in the Bronx.

In 1913, the Lexington Ave subway extended further north of 42nd street, while the Seventh Ave subway extended further south of 42nd street. The left over parts became today's 42nd street - Grand Central shuttle once it was cut from the main lines. From 1967 - 1986, the shuttle was known as the SS service. From 5/5/1986 to today, it is known as the train.

The 42nd street shuttle (S train) showing off a vintage train, Manhattan 2005

The 42nd street shuttle
TIMES SQUARE-42ND STREET	42nd street shuttle (Manhattan)	opened 10/27/1904	became the current shuttle 1913	served by the SS train 1967, renamed S train 5/5/1986	present (S,1,2,3,7,N,Q,R,A,C,E)
GRAND CENTRAL-42ND STREET	42nd street shuttle (Manhattan)	opened 10/27/1904	became the current shuttle 1913	served by the SS train 1967, renamed S train 5/5/1986	present (S,4,5,6,7)

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