The New York City Subway’s 7 train has the only station with a platform directly above an active station at Queensboro Plaza.
Queensboro Plaza is a two-level elevated interchange in Queens. The upper level serves trains traveling in one direction, while the lower level serves trains traveling in the opposite direction. This unusual arrangement allows the 7 and N/W services to connect across the elevated structure while preserving transfers between the platforms.
The 7 train uses the Flushing Line, while the N and W trains use the Astoria Line. The station’s stacked design reflects the elevated approaches from both lines and the need to fit a major interchange into the dense Queensboro area.
The station should not be confused with Queens Plaza, a separate underground station nearby on the E, F, and M lines. Their similar names and close locations often cause confusion, but they are distinct complexes operated by different subway divisions.