Subway sound effects from underground railways on both sides of the Atlantic. Trains screaming into the platform, doors chiming and sliding shut, announcements bouncing off tiled walls, escalators grinding up to the street. Every network has its own squeal and its own voice on the tannoy. Loud, then suddenly quiet. That's the subway.
Libraries
65
Publishers
40
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$9 to $200
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Inside Stockholm's subway system, authentic sound effects capture station life through train movements, passenger activity, platform ambience, PA announcements, and detailed escalator recordings.
Authentic Ukrainian metro station recordings feature diverse sound effects captured in quadrophonic and stereo formats, including platform activity, train movements, and underground tunnel atmospheres.
Urban ambiences from New York City streets capture authentic sound effects, ranging from subway journeys and emergency sirens to summer thunderstorms and bustling neighborhood atmospheres.
A comprehensive collection of sound effects featuring vintage streetcars and modern subway recordings, including station ambiences, mechanical movements, and dystopian rail atmospheres from San Francisco's transit systems.
Underground metro stations come alive with authentic sound effects, featuring diverse ambient recordings from 23 French locations, including passenger activity, train movements, and station atmospheres.
London Underground sound effects featuring onboard rides, exterior pass-bys, door chimes, and station PA announcements across the Northern, Victoria, and Circle Lines, plus double decker buses, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express.
New York subway sound effects covering onboard and exterior recordings of 6, 7, E, V and S lines plus AirTrain monorail rides, door chimes, air releases, and PA announcements.
Paris Metro sound effects covering MP 73 Line 6 and MF01 Line 5 onboard rides through underground, viaduct, and bridge sections, plus door opens, chimes, idles, and PA announcements.
London Underground tube sound effects from the Piccadilly, Central, Northern, and Victoria lines, covering onboard seat and end-of-car rides, door operations, platform arrivals, PA announcements, and crowds.
Toronto transit sound effects covering TTC streetcars, subway trains, Scarborough rapid transit, and the UP Express diesel, with onboard rides, platform pass-bys, door chimes, and PA announcements.
A mini library of 50 ambient sound effects from the Americas, Europe, and Asia, featuring diverse content including cityscapes, public spaces, traffic, and natural environments.
A collection of New York City sound effects featuring downtown Manhattan street life, subway platforms and trains, a public square, and a lively Irish pub crowd.
This sound library features a diverse collection of ambiences and sound effects from Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula, including wildlife vocalizations, cityscapes, seasonal weather, and natural environments.
Authentic urban sound effects capture Warsaw's essence through 206 minutes of ambient recordings, from bustling Old Town squares to tranquil parks and public transport atmospheres.
Background chatter and crowd activity presented in 10 detailed recordings, featuring diverse sound effects that capture authentic human presence and social ambiance.
Professional ambience recordings capture the dynamic energy of rush hour, featuring sound effects from busy corporate crowds and business district pedestrians.
A subway platform is a concrete box with a train blasted through it, so the reflections do a lot of the work. The recordings here catch the whole cycle, from the hum of people waiting to the rush of air as the train leaves. Inside the carriage it's rattlier and closer. Each city has its own Announcement style and its own door warnings, which places a scene without a word of dialogue. There's plenty from New York City, with Manhattan platforms and the streets above them, plus stations across Europe. Thrillers love a subway platform. Games use it for chases and ambushes.
