Greetings, riders!
There's a lot going on this weekend, so let's jump right in.
A heads up for Bronx train customers: Beginning 9:45 p.m. Friday, Pelham Bay Park-bound trains will bypass Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av 24/7 through early December while we make station improvements. As an alternative, use Manhattan-bound train service, or take the Bx4 bus to/from Zerega Av.
Taking a late-night trip on the ? From midnight to 5 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, real-time arrival info may be unavailable on countdown clocks and apps while we install software updates. If you need help, DM us.
Taking off from JFK Airport? Your best bet will be taking the to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK or LIRR to Jamaica, as and trains won't be running in most of Queens.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't running between Chambers St and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
- and trains are rerouted in the Bronx
- trains aren't running between 14 St and New Lots Av
- trains aren't running between Rockaway Blvd and Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Manhattan-bound trains are running on the line in Brooklyn
- trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- trains aren't running between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Church 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
For more detailed breakdowns, 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, all boroughs
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains are rerouted because of equipment installation work. There will be no train service in Brooklyn. For direct service between Manhattan and Brooklyn take trains, which will make most stops in Brooklyn.
- trains are running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St on the line, between E 180 St and 34 St-Penn Sation, and local between 34 St-Penn Station and South Ferry on the line.
- trains are running between Harlem-148 St and 14 St, the last stop.
- trains are running between Woodlawn and New Lots Av, replacing service in Brooklyn.
- trains are running between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St on the line, and between E 180 St and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, replacing service in Brooklyn.
- Transfer between and trains at 149 St-Grand Concourse, or by requesting a G.O. ticket from a station employee to walk between South Ferry and Bowling Green.
- You can also transfer between and trains by taking the 42 St Shuttle , which will run overnight all weekend, between Times Sq and Grand Central.
- The following stations will be closed:
- Park Pl: Take trains instead
- Fulton St: Take trains instead
- Wall St: Use nearby Wall St station
- Clark St, Hoyt St: Use nearby Borough Hall station
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Sunday because of equipment installation work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Brooklyn-bound train.
trains, Queens
From 5:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday, trains are not running between Rockaway Blvd and Far Rockaway-Mott Av in either direction. Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are not stopping at Broad Channel, and are rerouted to Far Rockaway-Mott Av on the line. This is because of electrical work.
- Free shuttle buses are running along three routes:
- Non-stop between Rockaway Blvd and Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Between Rockaway Blvd and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St , stopping at Broad Channel, Beach 90 St, Beach 98 St, and Beach 105 St.
- Between Rockaway Blvd and Howard Beach-JFK Airport, stopping at Aqueduct-N Conduit Av and Aqueduct Racetrack.
- Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are running between Far Rockaway-Mott Av and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St.
- trains are running between Inwood-207 St and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd.
- For direct service to/from JFK Airport, take the to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av/JFK.
trains, Brooklyn
From 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday, there's no Manhattan-bound service between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and 36 St. All Manhattan-bound trains will run on the between those stations. This is because of track replacement work.
- For Manhattan-bound service from these stations, take a Coney Island-bound train to 62 St/New Utrecht Av or Coney Island-Stillwell Av, then transfer.
- For service to these stations, take a Manhattan-bound train to 62 St/New Utrecht Av or 36 St, then transfer.
trains, Brooklyn
From 9:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Church Av in either direction and Manhattan-bound trains are not stopping at Smith-9 Sts, Carroll St, and Bergen St. This is because of station maintenance.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs
- Between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, every 20 minutes
- For service to/from 4 Av-9 St, 7 Av, 15 St-Prospect Park, Fort Hamilton Pkwy, and Church Av, take the train. Transfer between and trains by taking trains between Jay St-MetroTech and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.
- For service to/from Bergen St, Carroll St, and Smith-9 Sts, take a Coney Island-bound train.
trains are not running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of signal modernization work.
- Free B90 shuttle buses are running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- For direct service to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take trains.
- trains are running between Jamaica-179 St and Church Av.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
trains are not running between Crescent St and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer 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 Crescent St and 121 St, connecting to Jamaica-Van Wyck . Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- LIRR will accommodate train riders at no additional cost for service between Atlantic Terminal, Nostrand Av, East New York, and Jamaica. Present your OMNY payment method or MetroCard to the conductor.
- For service to/from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer, take the .
- trains are running between Broad St and Crescent St.
trains, Manhattan
trains are not 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 structural maintenance.
- M14A/D-SBS and free L92 shuttle buses provide alternate service at 8 Av, 6 Av, and 14 St-Union Sq. Transfer between the M14/L92 and at 14 St-Union Sq.
- trains are running between 14 St-Union Sq and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.
Other service changes
trains, Queens and Manhattan
Manhattan-bound trains are not stopping at Briarwood and Manhattan-bound trains are not stopping at Sutphin Blvd and Briarwood from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of electrical work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Queens-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
Bay Ridge-bound trains are running on the express track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 59 St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of electrical work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
- Overnight, when trains normally run local, Coney Island-bound trains will run on the express track to:
- 36 St
- 59 St
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Queens Plaza from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Queens-bound train.
- Overnight, when trains normally run local, Manhattan-bound trains will run on the express track between these stations.
- Reminder: trains don't run in Queens overnight.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
All Branches
Some trains are running on a modified schedule from midnight Saturday to 4 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvements at Copiague.
- Check our TrainTime app or see the full schedules here.
Babylon Branch
Service is reduced and trains are not stopping at Copiague from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvements at Copiague.
- During daytime hours, Babylon Branch trains that normally run to and from Grand Central are canceled. Trains to and from Penn Station run on a revised schedule. Transfer at Jamaica for Grand Central.
- Copiague riders should use Amityville or Lindenhurst stations instead.
- The last trains to stop at Copiague are the 11:13 p.m. from Grand Central (departing Copiague at 12:19 a.m.) and 11:52 p.m. to Penn Station on Friday night. Service resumes with the 4:28 a.m. from Penn Station (departing Copiague at 5:26 a.m.) and the 4:19 a.m. to Penn Station on Monday morning.
- Check our TrainTime app or see the full schedules here.
Port Washington Branch
Trains are not running between Great Neck and Port Washington in either direction from 12:45 a.m. Saturday to 6:50 a.m. Sunday because of track maintenance.
- Buses are running between Great Neck, Manhasset, and Port Washington.
- There is no service at Plandome. As an alternative, use the Manhasset bus stop.
- Trains are running between Manhattan and Great Neck on a regular weekend schedule.
- The last trains to run on Friday night are the 11:46 p.m. from Grand Central and the 12:40 a.m. (Saturday morning) from Port Washington.
- Service resumes on Sunday morning with the 6:16 a.m. from Penn Station and the 6:40 a.m. from Port Washington.
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 — MYmta 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.