86th Street station (IRT Second Avenue Line)

86th Street was an express station on the demolished IRT Second Avenue Line in Manhattan, New York City. It had two levels. The lower level had two tracks and two side platforms, and was served by local trains. The upper level was built as a part of the Dual Contracts and had one track and two side platforms for express trains. The next stop to the north was 92nd Street for local trains and 125th Street for express trains. The next stop to the south was 80th Street for local trains and 57th Street for express trains. The station closed on June 11, 1940. The site is now served by the 86th Street station of the Second Avenue Subway.

86th Street
Former New York City Subway station
Station statistics
Address	East 86th Street and 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10028
Borough	Manhattan
Locale	Yorkville
Coordinates	40°46′40.33″N 73°57′6.25″W
Division	A (IRT)
Services	IRT Second Avenue Line
Structure	Elevated
Levels	2
Platforms	4 side platforms (2 on each level)
Tracks	2 (Lower Level) 1 (Upper Level)
Other information
Closed	June 11, 1940 (June 11, 1940)
Station succession
Next north	92nd Street (local) 125th Street (express)
Next south	80th Street (local) 57th Street (express)
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Street map
Station service legend Symbol Description Stops in station at all times Stops all times except late nights Stops late nights only Stops late nights and weekends only Stops weekdays only Stops all times except rush hours in the peak direction Stops all times except weekdays in the peak direction Stops daily except rush hours in the peak direction Stops rush hours only Stops rush hours in the peak direction only Station is closed (Details about time periods)