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The IND Fulton Street Line: A Trains, Ghost Stations & NYC’s Unbuilt Subway Dreams

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In this episode of pplpod, we head underground to explore the history of the IND Fulton Street Line, the vital rapid transit artery serving Brooklyn and Queens. We trace the line’s chaotic origins, from the demolition of the noisy Fulton Street Elevated to the hand-dug tunnels constructed during the Great Depression and World War II.

Tune in as we discuss:

The Route: How the A Train and C Train navigate from the Cranberry Street Tunnel to Ozone Park, passing through major hubs like Jay Street–MetroTech and Broadway Junction.

Hidden History: The story of the abandoned Court Street sta ... 

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New York CityGreat DepressionWorld WarBrooklynQueensManhattanEuclidAvenueFulton StreetOzone ParkCambria HeightsCourt StreetBroadway JunctionEast New YorkBoard of TransportationHoytLibertyStreet LineEast RiverThe Cutover
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