The station reopened in 1997 and was typically open only on racing days, although some trains stopped at the station regardless of the time of day. The specials were replaced by JFK Express service, before service at the station was altogether discontinued in 1990. The station was built in 1959 to serve the racetrack and on racing days the station would be open with 'Aqueduct Special' trains running nonstop from 42nd Street. There is a single side platform next to the northbound local track. The station contains four tracks, of which the outer two are in passenger service the two center express tracks have been disconnected from the line and permanently removed. Located on the west side of Aqueduct Racetrack near Pitkin Avenue in Ozone Park, Queens, it is served by northbound A trains at all times. The Aqueduct Racetrack station is a station on the IND Rockaway Line of the New York City Subway. Southbound trains do not stop at this station October 22, 1997 26 years ago ( ) (first reopening)Īugust 13, 2013 10 years ago ( ) (second reopening)Īpril 28, 2011 12 years ago ( ) (second time)
