Z
Nassau Street Express
Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer to Broad Street
BMT24 stations12.5 milesRush hours only (6:30-9:30am, 3:30-8pm weekdays)
About the Z Train
The Z train is a rush-hour express variant of the J train, providing skip-stop service during peak hours. It alternates stops with the J train to speed up service.
The Z service began in 1988 as part of a skip-stop service pattern on the Jamaica Line to improve rush-hour capacity.
Key Stops
- Jamaica Center–Parsons/ArcherStart
- Sutphin Boulevard
- 111th Street
- Forest Parkway
- Cypress Hills
- Broadway Junction
- Chauncey Street
- Myrtle Avenue
- Marcy Avenue
- Essex Street
- Chambers Street
- Fulton Street
- Broad StreetEnd
Neighborhoods Served
The Z train connects you to 9 distinct neighborhoods across New York City.
Service Information
Operating Hours
Rush hours only (6:30-9:30am, 3:30-8pm weekdays)
Train Frequency
Every 8-10 minutes during rush hour
Line Length
12.5 miles
Total Stations
24 stations
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