NYC Subway Sounds2.9.8 - App Store

Haven’t ridden the subway in a while? Miss the soothing screech noises of the subway tracks? Well now you can “STAND CLEAR OF THE CLOSING DOORS PLEASE” from the comfort of your own home!

The NYC Subway Sounds app is the perfect app for both train enthusiasts and future gentrifiers alike.

Currently there are 43 unique sounds with more coming soon (it’s just delayed)

And the train doesn’t stop there:
- There’s a “Train Ambience” sound you can play on a loop. Perfect if you want to feel like you’re falling asleep on the express line again
- iMessage stickers so you can rant about the 4/5 being delayed in your group chat
- Customizable app icon so you can rep your favorite subway line

Version History New sounds! American Museum of Natural History and "Have an Awesome Day" 2.9.8 Apr 23 Added a V train sound for the nostalgic native New Yorkers
Added the viral L train departing sound 2.9.7 12/10/2025 - Added "Thusday Mornin" sound
- Added support for tinted icons 2.9.6 11/20/2025 More sounds!
General sound file size improvements and bug fixes 2.9.5 08/12/2025 Remember the days before OMNY? The days you were in a hurry, the train's doors were closing and you could've made it, but your Metrocard wouldn't swipe so you missed the train? Well I added a turnstile metro card swipe sound so you can remember the feeling of seeing the train doors close right in front of your face 2.9.3 07/22/2022 Added another sound: "This is the last stop on this train. Everyone please leave the train, thank you for riding with MTA New York City Transit!" 2.9.2 11/04/2021 This version includes some under the hood updates 2.9.1 01/12/2021 Added 3 new sounds:
- “Backpacks and other large containers are subject to random search”
- Howard Beach Stop
- All of the different transfers at 59th

Fixed:
- Capitalization across the app
- Fixed an issue where changing the app icon wasn’t possible when VoiceOver was enabled
- Made some tweaks to make sure the app runs on newer OS versions 2.9 08/10/2020 Added a few more sounds:
- The sound of a loud, obnoxious, train horn
- The sound of a train leaving the station

If you have any other ideas for sounds be sure to send feedback! You can always send feedback within the app's settings 2.8 07/14/2020 Ambient Train Sounds!
Some of you have fallen asleep on the subway and it shows…
Based on a ton of feedback, there’s a new “Train Ambience” sound that’s full of the rumbles of a train in motion. As an added bonus, tapping the repeat icon will loop this sound indefinitely

New sounds!
Added some more sounds around popular spots like Yankee Stadium, Barclays Center, and more

Barely noticeable UI improvements!
You can now see what sound is playing with new indicators 2.6 06/08/2020 App redesign!
Giving you 100% more NYC Subway vibes

Alternate App Icons!
Now you can change your app icon to rep your favorite subway line

Donate!
This update adds the ability to donate to NYC cares to support your fellow New Yorkers

More Sounds!
Now featuring train sounds from Grand Central, Bryant Park, Union Square and many many more

Stickers!
Now you can add subway icons to your iMessages. Want to blame your tardiness on the 6 train? Now you can

Sharing!
Now you can share the app with your friends right from within settings

Better iPad support!
The app now has split screen and multi window support on iPad. Want to see if you still have the skills to listen to train announcements over the loud screeching noise of the train? Well now you can have 2 instances of the app open and play multiple sounds simultaneously.

Bug fixes!
The app now ignores the mute switch, making it even easier to listen to your favorite train noise 2.0 04/27/2020 1.0 04/17/2020