Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer (New York City Subway)

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New York City Subway station
Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer
Handicapped/disabled access
Station information
Lines BMT Archer Avenue Line
IND Archer Avenue Line
Services E J Z(1a)
Platforms 2 island platforms (1 on each level)
Tracks 4 (2 on each level)
Other
Borough Queens
Opened December 11, 1988
Next north (Terminal)
Next south Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK Handicapped/disabled access
E J Z(1a)

Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer (formerly Jamaica Center–Parsons Boulevard) is the northern terminal station on the IND Archer Avenue Line and BMT Archer Avenue Line of the New York City Subway, located at Parsons Boulevard and Archer Avenue in Jamaica, Queens.

This is a two-level station, with E trains serving the upper level at all times, J trains serving the lower level at all times, and Z trains serving the lower level during rush hours only. Each level has two tracks and one island platform, which are ADA-accessible with full elevator access. This station has tan brick walls and red brick floor; the ceiling has metal slats and resembles a vaulted ceiling, except there are no curves. This is a major transfer point for buses from eastern Queens. It was opened on December 11, 1988.

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