The train was created as a way of joining the Sixth Ave subway with the Broadway / Jamaica el. This connection was possible as a result of the Chrystie street connection. This allowed the IND tracks to merge with the BMT and vice versa beginning on 7/1/1968. The service went from 57st / Sixth Ave to 168 st, Jamaica. On 1/2/1973, the was renamed and went from 57st / Sixth to Eastern Parkway. The Jamaica el ceased operations north of Queens Blvd to make way for the new Archer Ave extension years later. The discontinued service 8/27/1976.

The OLDEST sixteen stations still in operation on the Broadway el, (today's , and ) are Marcey Ave, Hewes st, Lorimer st, Flushing Ave, Myrtle Ave, Kosciusko street, Gates Ave, Halsey street, Chauncey street, Broadway Junction, Alabama Ave, Van Sicklen Ave, Cleveland Ave, Norwood Ave, Crescent street, and Cypress Hills. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THESE ARE THE OLDEST SURVIVING STATIONS SINCE THE DAYS OF STEAM; 119 TO 127 YEARS OLD! (as of 2012)

The Sixth Ave subway - Jamaica el (KK renamed K train), Manhattan 1970s

The Sixth Ave subway - Jamaica el (KK train)
57TH STREET / SIXTH AVE	Sixth Ave subway (Manhattan)	opened 7/1/1968	Premiered with B train during non rush hours 7/1/1968 until the 1970s and also the KK train 7/1/1968, KK renamed K 1/2/1973 to 8/27/1976	also served by the F train 7/1/1968 - present, also served the JFK express 1978 to 4/15/1990	also served Q train 12/11/1988 - 2001 because of Manhattan bridge troubles	present (F)
47TH - 50TH STREETS (Rockefeller Center)	Sixth Ave subway (Manhattan)	opened 12/15/1940	D train premiered from 205th the Bronx to 34th street 12/15/1940 to present, B train premiered from 168th street to 34th street 12/15/1940, (BB renamed B 11/26/1967 - present), also V train 12/17/2001 to 6/25/2010 taken over by M train 6/25/2010 - present, served by the KK train 7/1/1968, renamed K 1/2/1973 to 8/27/1976	F train also premiered here from Parsons to Hudson Terminal (WTC) via 53rd street tunnel using today's E route on 12/15/1940 to 10/30/1954, also served the JFK express 1978 to 4/15/1990	D extended south of 34th street to Church Ave 12/15/1940, continued south of Church Ave via Culver el to Stillwell Ave 10/30/1954 to 11/26/1967, F replaced D train all the way to Stillwell Ave via Culver el 11/26/1967 - present	present (F,D,B,M)
42ND STREET (Bryant Park)	Sixth Ave subway (Manhattan)	opened 12/15/1940	D train premiered from 205th the Bronx to 34th street 12/15/1940 to present, B train premiered from 168th street to 34th street 12/15/1940, (BB renamed B 11/26/1967 - present), also V train 12/17/2001 to 6/25/2010 taken over by M train 6/25/2010 - present, served by the KK train 7/1/1968, renamed K 1/2/1973 to 8/27/1976	F train also premiered here from Parsons to Hudson Terminal (WTC) via 53rd street tunnel using today's E route on 12/15/1940 to 10/30/1954, also served the JFK express 1978 to 4/15/1990	D extended south of 34th street to Church Ave 12/15/1940, continued south of Church Ave via Culver el to Stillwell Ave 10/30/1954 to 11/26/1967, F replaced D train all the way to Stillwell Ave via Culver el 11/26/1967 - present	present (F,D,B,M,7)
34TH STREET (Herald Square)	Sixth Ave subway (Manhattan)	opened 12/15/1940	D train premiered from 205th the Bronx to 34th street 12/15/1940 to present, B train premiered from 168th street to 34th street 12/15/1940, (BB renamed B 11/26/1967 - present), also V train 12/17/2001 to 6/25/2010 taken over by M train 6/25/2010 - present, served by the KK train 7/1/1968, renamed K 1/2/1973 to 8/27/1976	F train also premiered here from Parsons to Hudson Terminal (WTC) via 53rd street tunnel using today's E route on 12/15/1940 to 10/30/1954, also served the JFK express 1978 to 4/15/1990	D extended south of 34th street to Church Ave 12/15/1940, continued south of Church Ave via Culver el to Stillwell Ave 10/30/1954 to 11/26/1967, F replaced D train all the way to Stillwell Ave via Culver el 11/26/1967 - present	present (F,D,B,M,N,Q,R)
23RD STREET	Sixth Ave subway (Manhattan)	opened 12/15/1940	F train premiered here from Parsons to Hudson Terminal (WTC) via 53rd street tunnel using today's E route on 12/15/1940 to 10/30/1954	also V train 12/17/2001 to 6/25/2010 taken over by M train 6/25/2010 - present, served by the KK train 7/1/1968, renamed K 1/2/1973 to 8/27/1976	D extended south of 34th street to Church Ave 12/15/1940, continued south of Church Ave via Culver el to Stillwell Ave 10/30/1954 to 11/26/1967, F replaced D train all the way to Stillwell Ave via Culver el 11/26/1967 - present	present (F,M)
14TH STREET	Sixth Ave subway (Manhattan)	opened 12/15/1940	F train premiered here from Parsons to Hudson Terminal (WTC) via 53rd street tunnel using today's E route on 12/15/1940 to 10/30/1954	also V train 12/17/2001 to 6/25/2010 taken over by M train 6/25/2010 - present, served by the KK train 7/1/1968, renamed K 1/2/1973 to 8/27/1976	D extended south of 34th street to Church Ave 12/15/1940, continued south of Church Ave via Culver el to Stillwell Ave 10/30/1954 to 11/26/1967, F replaced D train all the way to Stillwell Ave via Culver el 11/26/1967 - present	present (F,M,L,1,2,3)
W 4TH STREET	Sixth Ave subway (Manhattan)	opened 9/10/1932	upper level E and A trains premiered 9/10/1932 - present, also premiered with AA train 9/10/1932 - 5/5/1985, renamed K train 5/5/1985 - 12/11/1988, CC train also premiered 7/1/1933, (renamed C 5/5/1985 - present), EE train premiered here 4/24/1937 - 7/1/1937, served KK train 7/1/1968, (renamed K 1/2/1973 to 8/27/1976), also served the JFK express 1978 to 4/15/1990	lower level F train also premiered here from Parsons to Hudson Terminal (WTC) via 53rd street tunnel on 12/15/1940 to present, D train premiered 12/15/1940 to present, B train 11/26/1967 - present, also V train 12/17/2001 to 6/25/2010 taken over by M train 6/25/2010 - present	D extended south of 34th street to Church Ave 12/15/1940, continued south of Church Ave via Culver el to Stillwell Ave 10/30/1954 to 11/26/1967, F replaced D train all the way to Stillwell Ave via Culver el 11/26/1967 - present	present (A,B,C,D,E,F,M)
BROADWAY - LAFAYETTE	Sixth Ave subway (Manhattan)	opened 1/1/1936	E train premiered here 1/1/1936 - 12/15/1940, also V train 12/17/2001 to 6/25/2010 taken over by M train 6/25/2010 - present, served by the KK train 7/1/1968, renamed K 1/2/1973 to 8/27/1976	D train from 205th the Bronx to Church Ave 12/15/1940 to 10/30/1954, B train 11/26/1967 - present	D extended south of Church Ave via Culver el to Stillwell Ave 10/30/1954 to 11/26/1967, F replaced D train all the way to Stillwell Ave via Culver el 11/26/1967 - present	present (F,D,B,M)
ESSEX ST	Nassau Loop (Manhattan)	opened 7/4/1908	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	ALSO served by the BMT #14 1924, renamed JJ train 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 and renamed K 1/2/1973 to 8/27/1976, also served by the Z train 12/11/1988 - present	also served by the BMT #10 5/30/1931, renamed M train 11/27/1967 - present, also served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,M,Z,F)
MARCEY AVE (Williamsburg bridge to Manhattan)	Broadway el (Brooklyn)	opened 9/16/1888 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railway, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	ALSO connected with Canarsie line as the Brooklyn shortline on 7/28/1906, renamed BMT #14 1924, renamed JJ train 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the Z train 12/11/1988 - present	also served by the BMT #10 5/30/1931, renamed M train 11/27/1967 - present, also served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,M,Z)
HEWES STREET	Broadway el (Brooklyn)	opened 9/16/1888 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railway, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	ALSO connected with Canarsie line as the Brooklyn shortline on 7/28/1906, renamed BMT #14 1924, renamed JJ train 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	also served by the BMT #10 5/30/1931, renamed M train 11/27/1967 - present, also served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,M)
LORIMER STREET	Broadway el (Brooklyn)	opened 9/16/1888 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railway, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	ALSO connected with Canarsie line as the Brooklyn shortline on 7/28/1906, renamed BMT #14 1924, renamed JJ train 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	also served by the BMT #10 5/30/1931, renamed M train 11/27/1967 - present, also served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,M)
FLUSHING AVE	Broadway el (Brooklyn)	opened 9/16/1888 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railway, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	ALSO connected with Canarsie line as the Brooklyn shortline on 7/28/1906, renamed BMT #14 1924, renamed JJ train 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	also served by the BMT #10 5/30/1931, renamed M train 11/27/1967 - present, also served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,M)
MYRTLE AVE (lower level)	Broadway el (Brooklyn)	opened 12/19/1889 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railway, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present, also served by the BMT #11 1924 - 11/27/1967 and renamed MJ 11/27/1967 to 10/4/1969 on upper level	ALSO connected with Canarsie line as the Brooklyn shortline on 7/28/1906, renamed BMT #14 1924, renamed JJ train 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 and renamed K 1/2/1973 to 8/27/1976, also served by the Z train 12/11/1988 - present	also served by the BMT #10 5/30/1931, renamed M train 11/27/1967 - present, also served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,M,Z)
KOSCIOSCO ST	Broadway el (Brooklyn)	opened 9/4/1885 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railway, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	ALSO connected with Canarsie line as the Brooklyn shortline on 7/28/1906, renamed BMT #14 1924, renamed JJ train 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, later the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J)
GATES AVE	Broadway el (Brooklyn)	opened 5/13/1885 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railway, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by the BMT #12 train 1924 - 10/13/1950, ALSO connected with Canarsie line as the Brooklyn shortline on 7/28/1906, renamed BMT #14 1924, renamed JJ train 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 and renamed K 1/2/1973 to 8/27/1976, also served by the Z train 12/11/1988 - present	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,Z)
HALSEY ST	Broadway el (Brooklyn)	opened 8/19/1885 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railway, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by the BMT #12 train 1924 - 10/13/1950, ALSO connected with Canarsie line as the Brooklyn shortline on 7/28/1906, renamed BMT #14 1924, renamed JJ train 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J)
CHAUNCEY ST	Broadway el (Brooklyn)	opened 7/18/1885 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railway, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by the BMT #12 train 1924 - 10/13/1950, ALSO connected with Canarsie line as the Brooklyn shortline on 7/28/1906, renamed BMT #14 1924, renamed JJ train 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 and renamed K 1/2/1973 to 8/27/1976, also served by the Z train 12/11/1988 - present	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,Z)
BROADWAY JUNCTION (Eastern Parkway)	Broadway el (Brooklyn)	opened 6/14/1885 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT), ALSO connected with Canarsie line as the Brooklyn shortline on 7/28/1906, renamed BMT #14 1924, renamed JJ train 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by the BMT #12 train 1924 - 10/13/1950, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 and renamed K 1/2/1973 to 8/27/1976, also served by the Z train 12/11/1988 - present	also served BMT #17 9/23/1936 via Fulton street el to Lefferts Blvd, phased out 4/30/1956, and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,Z,L,A,C)
ALABAMA AVE	Broadway el (Brooklyn)	opened 9/5/1885 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served BMT #12 1924 - 10/13/1950, served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J)
VAN SICKLEN AVE	Fulton st el (Brooklyn)	opened 12/3/1885 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served BMT #12 1924 - 10/13/1950, served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973, also served by the Z train 12/11/1988 - present	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,Z)
CLEVELAND AVE	Fulton street el (Brooklyn)	opened 5/30/1893 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served BMT #12 1924 - 10/13/1950, served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J)
NORWOOD AVE	Fulton st el (Brooklyn)	opened 5/30/1893 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served BMT #12 1924 - 10/13/1950, served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973, also served by the Z train 12/11/1988 - present	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,Z)
CRESCENT ST	Fulton st el (Brooklyn)	opened 5/30/1893 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT)	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served BMT #12 1924 - 10/13/1950, served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973, also served by the Z train 12/11/1988 - present	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,Z)
CYPRESS HILLS	Fulton street el (Brooklyn)	opened 5/30/1893 by the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad, electrified 7/1/1900 by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT), modified 6/11/1917	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present,	served BMT #12 1924 - 10/13/1950, served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 and until 6/28/1968	present (J)
ELDERTS LANE - 75TH STREET	Jamaica el (Queens)	opened 6/11/1917	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973, also served by the Z train 12/11/1988 - present	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 and until 6/28/1968	present (J,Z)
FOREST PARKWAY	Jamaica el (Queens)	opened 6/11/1917	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J)
WOODHAVEN BLVD	Jamaica el (Queens)	opened 6/11/1917	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973, also served by the Z train 12/11/1988 - present	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,Z)
104TH ST	Jamaica el (Queens)	opened 6/11/1917	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973, also served by the Z train 12/11/1988 - present	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 until 6/28/1968	present (J,Z)
111th ST	Jamaica el (Queens)	opened 6/11/1917	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 and until 6/28/1968	present (J)
121st ST	Jamaica el (Queens)	opened 12/2/1916	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973 also served by the Z train 12/11/1988 - present	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 and until 6/28/1968	present (J,Z)
METROPOLITAN AVE	Jamaica el (Queens)	opened 12/2/1916	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present,	served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 and until 6/28/1968	demolished/ closed 4/15/1985
QUEENS BLVD	Jamaica el (Queens)	opened 12/2/1916	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 and until 6/28/1968	demolished/ closed 4/15/1985
SUPTIN BLVD	Jamaica el (Queens)	opened 12/2/1916	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 and until 6/28/1968	demolished/ closed 10/10/1977
160th ST	Jamaica el (Queens)	opened 12/2/1916	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 and until 6/28/1968	demolished/ closed 10/10/1977
168th ST	Jamaica el (Queens)	opened 12/2/1916	served by the BMT #15 1924, renamed J train 1960 and became QJ train 1967 - 1972, now J 1972 to present	served by secondary JJ service 11/27/1967 to 6/30/1968, also served by the KK train 7/1/1968 to 1/2/1973	and served by the RJ train 11/27/1967 and until 6/28/1968	demolished/ closed 10/10/1977

TRANSFER HERE TO LEARN ABOUT THESE IND LINES

8TH AVE EXPRESS	6TH AVE EXPRESS	8TH AVE LOCAL	6TH AVE EXPRESS	8TH AVE LOCAL
6TH AVE LOCAL	BQ CROSSTOWN	ROCKAWAY SHUTTLE	6TH AVE EXTRA	BROADWAY - QUEENS BLVD
BRIGHTON EXPRESS	JFK EXPRESS	SECOND AVE SUBWAY	8TH AVE LOCAL	FOURTH AVE SUBWAY
6TH AVE / MYRTLE - CHAMBERS	8TH AVE / QUEENS BLVD	COURT STREET SHUTTLE	6TH AVE / JAMAICA EL	6TH AVE / BRIGHTON LINE

IRT: BMT: IND:
SUBWAY TRIVIA: THE LIRR IN RELATION TO BROOKLYN ELS:
SUBWAY LINES: HOME PAGE:
TRANSIT LINKS:

               

COPYRIGHT © 2007.......ROBERT KOPOLOVICZ PRODUCTIONS