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New York City's subway is the largest and busiest in North America, with 472 stations on 25 routes across 665 miles of track.
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New York stopped selling and refilling MetroCards on January 1, 2026; valid cards can still be spent down until the MTA announces their final acceptance date.
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As of 2026, the base NYC subway fare is $3 and riders can tap a contactless bank card, phone, wearable or OMNY card at the turnstile.
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On NYC subway signs, colors identify Manhattan trunk lines rather than identical service patterns, so travelers should follow train letters or numbers instead of color alone.
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The New York City subway operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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