U+1F687 • Travel & Places
Subway Emoji
Meaning
A metro: frequent underground train found in built-up areas with high populations. Generally depicted as a forward-facing train traveling along tracks or rails and emerging from a tunnel. Color varies by platform, but most designs feature red-accented trains.
Apple's artwork shows the characters IL2 which may refer to one of the more locked-down buildings at Apple's Infinite Loop Headquarters during iPhone development (IL2 = Infinite Loop 2). WhatsApp includes an “M” transit-style logo, like the Ⓜ️ Circled M emoji, as well as an “F” route marker. JoyPixels displays “JOY” above the windshield.
Apple previously depicted this emoji as a white train outline overlaid on a blue square background. Samsung's initial design did not feature a tunnel.
This emoji predates the inclusion of emojis within Unicode. It was first added to early Japanese emoji keyboards by Softbank in 2000.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F687 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | metro |
| Shortcode | :metro: |
| Category | Travel & Places |
| Subcategory | transport-ground |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🚇 Subway emoji mean?
A metro: frequent underground train found in built-up areas with high populations. Generally depicted as a forward-facing train traveling along tracks or rails and emerging from a tunnel. Color varies by platform, but most designs feature red-accented trains. Apple's artwork shows the characters IL2 which may refer to one of the more locked-down buildings at Apple's Infinite Loop Headquarters during iPhone development (IL2 = Infinite Loop 2). WhatsApp includes an “M” transit-style logo, like the Ⓜ️ Circled M emoji, as well as an “F” route marker. JoyPixels displays “JOY” above the windshield. Apple previously depicted this emoji as a white train outline overlaid on a blue square background. Samsung's initial design did not feature a tunnel. This emoji predates the inclusion of emojis within Unicode. It was first added to early Japanese emoji keyboards by Softbank in 2000.
How do I copy the 🚇 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🚇) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Subway?
The Unicode for the Subway emoji is U+1F687.
On which platforms can I use the 🚇 emoji?
You can use the Subway emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Subway Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🚇"
"I'm so relieved 🚇"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🚇"
Comments: "This is literally me 🚇"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🚇"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🚇💦 (emphasized relief)
🚇😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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