New York City Subway nomenclature describes terminology used in the New York City Subway system as derived from railroading practice, historical origins of the system, and engineering, publicity, and legal usage. These include line names, which refer to individual sections of subway, like the BMT Brighton Line; service labels, like the B, which is a single train route along several lines; and station names, like Coney Island – Stillwell Avenue.
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