What is the New York City Subway?
Q: What is the New York City Subway?
A: The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system located in New York City, United States. It is run by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
Q: How many stations does it have?
A: The New York City Subway has 472 stations.
Q: How much railway track does it cover?
A: The New York City Subway covers 691 miles (or 1112 km) of railway track.
Q: Does the subway ever close?
A: No, the New York City Subway almost never closes; the trains run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year. The system has only closed three times, most notably during the September 11 attacks and when Hurricane Sandy flooded its tracks.
Q: When did elevated trains start working on this system?
A: Elevated trains started working on October 9, 1863.
Q: When did underground trains start working on this system?
A: Underground trains started working on October 27, 1904.
