the m queens boulevard local/sixth avenue local is a rapid transit service in the b division of the new york city subway. it’s route or bullet has been colored orange , since it uses the ind sixth avenue line in manhattan . the m operates on weekdays . but on weekends , it terminates at essex st in manhattan or myrtle av in brooklyn. the m runs between middle village - metropolitan ave and forest hills - 71 ave , it’s equipment is the alstom r160a-1.