42 St Connection

We are creating a new experience below 42nd Street. The work we’re doing will make the journey faster and accessible for people of all abilities, connecting more of New York for more New Yorkers.

The centerpiece of the project is the rebuilt 42 St Shuttle, which opened in September 2021. On the Times Square side, there is one large platform with a track on either side. This makes it easier for riders to get around and board trains. The station is now ADA-accessible, and has a larger, more modern entrance. On the Grand Central side, we consolidated the shuttle into a two-track operation with one large, expanded platform for easier boarding. The new platform will provide much-needed space for riders of all abilities to easily access trains on either track. We’re also closing gaps between platform edges and trains.

We also created a new, in-station transfer between 42 St-Times Sq and Bryant Park, providing a free connection between the  and the lines. A new mosaic artwork by Nick Cave covers the walls of the new connection.

Other improvements below 42nd Street include new elevators and escalators, new and expanded stairways, and more digital information screens. These changes will help make your commute more reliable, and help you get to where you’re going more quickly.