Happy April! We're excited for Monday's solar eclipse, and while the New York City area isn't in the path of totality, we'll still see a partial eclipse across our area—as much as 90% coverage in Poughkeepsie. If you're planning on traveling around our area to view the eclipse or attend an event, the MTA can get you there.
Riders between Manhattan and Queens this weekend take note: and trains aren't running between Manhattan and Queens while we work on accessibility upgrades at Queensboro Plaza. For a one-seat ride between Manhattan and Queens, take trains or the LIRR, which will accommodate subway riders at no additional cost between Manhattan and Queens. This weekend we're also running a special shuttle train between Times Sq-42 St and 34 St-Hudson Yards. This will be especially useful if you're visiting the New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center. (Be sure to check out our electric bus!)
And a note for Metro-North riders: A new schedule goes into effect on Sunday. We're restoring many changes that took effect in January for work that is now completed and making other minor adjustments to better match your riding patterns. See here for details.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't running in Brooklyn.
- trains aren't running between 74 St-Broadway and Times Sq-42 St.
- trains aren't stopping at Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St.
- trains aren't running between 8 Av and 14 St-Union Sq.
- trains aren't running between 39 Av-Dutch Kills and 57 St-7 Av.
For more details, keep on scrolling. We’ve also got travel alternatives for stations that will be closed or skipped.
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Major subway service changes
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Bowling Green and Crown Heights-Utica Av/New Lots Av in either direction from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from stations between Borough Hall and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, take trains.
- For service to/from stations between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and New Lots Av, take the , which is running to New Lots Av all weekend.
- trains are running between Woodlawn and Bowling Green.
trains, Manhattan and Queens
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between 74 St-Broadway and Times Sq-42 St in either direction, and trains aren't running between 39 Av-Dutch Kills and 57 St-7 Av in either direction. This is to make accessibility upgrades at Queensboro Plaza.
- For direct service between Manhattan and Queens, take trains.
- The LIRR will accommodate subway riders at no additional cost for service between Flushing, Mets-Willets Point, Woodside, Grand Central, and Penn Station.
- Free shuttle buses are running along three routes:
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Flushing-Main St and 74 St-Broadway, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
- Between Times Sq-42 St and 34 St-Hudson Yards, every 10 minutes during the day and evening.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and 39 Av-Dutch Kills, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
- Between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and 57 St-7 Av and on the to 96 St, every 15 minutes during the day and evening.
- 42 St Shuttle trains are running at all times, including overnight, between Times Sq-42 St and Grand Central-42 St.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't stopping at Coney Island-Stillwell Av from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement work.
- For service to this station, take free shuttle buses, which are running between Bay 50 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- For direct service between Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, take trains.
- trains are running between Norwood-205 St and Bay 50 St.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.
- Free J90 shuttle buses are running between Jamaica-Van Wyck and Crescent St, making all stops between 121 St and Crescent St.
- When exiting the subway at Jamaica-Van Wyck or Crescent St, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For service to/from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, take the .
- trains are running between Crescent St and Broad St.
trains, Manhattan
trains aren't running between 8 Av and 14 St-Union Sq in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.
- For service between 8 Av, 6 Av, and 14 St-Union Sq, take free L92 shuttle buses or the M14.
- When exiting the subway at these stations, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- trains are running between 14 St-Union Sq and Canarsie-Rocakway Pkwy.
Other subway service changes
trains, Manhattan
Uptown trains aren't stopping at 14 St and uptown and local trains aren't stopping between Chambers St and 18 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. This is because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
Downtown and local trains are running on the express track from 96 St and 72 St from 9:45 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown train.
trains are running every 8 minutes and trains are running every 12 minutes during the day and evening while trains share tracks in Manhattan.
trains, Manhattan
Uptown and local trains are running on the express track from 125 St to 168 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
trains, Brooklyn
Bay Ridge-bound and Coney Island/Bay 50 St-bound local trains are running on the express track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 36 St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. This is because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a local Manhattan-bound train.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Babylon and West Hempstead Branches
Trains aren't stopping at St. Albans in either direction in either direction from 10:30 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.
- Bus service is available between Jamaica and St. Albans.
- Check our TrainTime app or Schedules for more information.
Ronkonkoma Branch
Buses are replacing trains between Ronkonkoma and Greenport in both directions all day Saturday and Sunday because of crossing replacement work.
- Check our TrainTime app or Schedules for more information.
Get updates
These service changes are subject to change, so check the MTA homepage before heading out; it's where you'll find up-to-the-minute information on subway, bus, and rail service. Our apps—MTA and TrainTime—also provide real-time service information.
You can also contact us in real time for help planning your trip. We’re reachable via phone, on Twitter, WhatsApp, and more.