More than 120 years ago today, NYC opened its first underground train — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/more-than-120-years-ago-today-nyc-opened-its-first-underground-trainContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. New York City's First Subway Opened 122 Years Agohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/more-than-120-years-ago-today-nyc-opened-its-first-underground-trainhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/more-than-120-years-ago-today-nyc-opened-its-first-underground-train#u164607Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:03:04 +0000New York City opened its first underground train 122 years ago today. The Interborough Rapid Transit, which later became the New York City Subway, opened on October 27, 1904, with 28 stations and a five-cent fare. This marked a new era of transportation in the city, reshaping how its residents lived and moved.Why it mattersThe opening of the subway was a significant milestone in the development of New York City's infrastructure. It provided a rapid and efficient way to travel across the city, facilitating growth and urbanization. The subway system has since become a vital part of the city