Happy weekend! The remnants of Hurricane Ian will blow through our area this weekend, which means planned service changes may be canceled. Watch this space (and our Planned Service Changes lookup tool) for updates.
If you're reading this and are thinking to yourself, "hey, it would be great if I could get these service changes in some other format — maybe as an email? — every week," do we have good news for you. We've launched the MTA Weekender, a newsletter sent every Friday. You'll get the same service changes you know and begrudgingly accept, but in your inbox and with GIFs. If that sounds enticing, you can subscribe right here.
As far as this weekend goes, here are some of the bigger service changes:
- trains aren't running to Howard Beach-JFK Airport or the Rockaways
- trains are running on the line between 21 St-Queensbridge and W 4 St-Wash Sq
- trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- trains aren't running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs
- trains aren't running in Lower Manhattan
For more detailed breakdowns, keep on scrolling — we’ve also got travel alternatives for stations that will be closed or skipped.
One important post-weekend change to note: Beginning at 5 a.m. on Monday, October 3, the Manhattan-bound platform at E 149 St will be closed 24/7 through October 17 while we make station improvements. For service to/from E 149 St, take a Pelham Bay Park-bound train, or take the Bx19 bus. More on that here.
Major subway service changes
trains, Queens
trains are only running between Inwood-207 St and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd from 5:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of preventative maintenance work. During this time, trains will not stop at Howard Beach-JFK Airport or stations in the Rockaways.
- Free shuttle buses are running along three routes, making stops along the and lines:
- Between Rockaway Blvd and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.
- Between Rockaway Blvd and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St on the .
- Between Rockaway Blvd and Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
- Look for signs outside affected stations to locate the closest shuttle bus stop.
- Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are not stopping at Broad Channel. Instead, trains are running between Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St and Far Rockaway-Mott Av on the .
- For service to/from JFK Airport, consider taking the or to/from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK or the LIRR to/from Jamaica.
Learn more about changes to service in Queens.
trains, Manhattan and Queens
Trains are running on the line between 21 St-Queensbridge and W 4 St-Wash Sq in both directions from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from Queens Plaza, take the train, or use the nearby Queensboro Plaza station.
- For service to/from Court Sq-23 St, take the .
- For service to/from Lexington Av/63 St, use the nearby Lexington Av/59 St station.
- For service to/from 5 Av/53 St, use nearby stations at 57 St or 47-50 St-Rockefeller Ctr.
- For service to/from 7 Av, take the .
- For service to/from 50 St, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Penn Station, 23 St, or 14 St, take the or use nearby stations along Sixth Av.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and Queens.
train, Manhattan and Brooklyn
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.
- For service to/from stations between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, use local buses or nearby and stations.
Jamaica-bound trains are running on the from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of communications improvement work.
- For service to/from York St, use the nearby High St station.
- For service to/from East Broadway and 2 Av, take a Coney Island-bound train and transfer at Jay St-MetroTech or W 4 St-Wash Sq.
- For service to/from Delancey St-Essex St, take the and transfer to the at Fulton St.
- For service to/from Broadway-Lafayette St, take the train and transfer to/from the at W 4 St-Wash Sq.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
Trains are not running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs in either direction from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs. Look for signs outside affected subway stations to find the closest shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Church Av.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn and Queens.
trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn
and trains will not stop at City Hall, Cortlandt St, Rector St, Whitehall St, Court St, and Jay St-MetroTech from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of signal improvement work.
- trains are running on the line between Canal St and DeKalb Av in both directions.
- During the day, trains are running on the line between Canal St and DeKalb Av in both directions.
- Overnight, trains are only running between Bay Ridge-95 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, the last stop. Trains will run express between 36 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
- For service to/from Jay St-MetroTech and Court St, use the nearby Borough Hall station.
- For service to/from City Hall, Cortlandt St, Rector St, and Whitehall St, use nearby stations.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Other service changes
trains, Brooklyn
From 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday, Broad St-bound trains are running on the express track from Broadway Junction to Marcy Av, and Delancey St-Essex St-bound trains are running on the express track from Myrtle Av to Marcy Av. This is because of track maintenance and signal improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Queens-bound train.
- Overnight train service is extended from Myrtle Av to Delancey St-Essex St during this time.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Oyster Bay, Port Jefferson, and Ronkonkoma branches
Trains are not running between Jamaica and Hicksville in both directions because of construction related to the LIRR Expansion Project.
- From Hicksville, take a shuttle train to Babylon for service towards Jamaica and Penn Station.
- Oyster Bay Branch trains are not running.
- Shuttle buses connect Oyster Bay, Mineola, and Hempstead.
- For stations New Hyde Park through Westbury, use nearby NICE buses or Hempstead Branch stations.
Learn more about service changes between Jamaica and Hicksville.
Metro-North Railroad service changes
Port Jervis Line
Trains are not running between Suffern and Port Jervis in both directions from 12:45 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
- Buses are running between Ramsey-Route 17 and all stations between Sloatsburg and Port Jervis. See the full bus schedule here.
- Trains are running between Hoboken and Suffern on a modified schedule and express service isn't running.
- Riders traveling from Otisville and Salisbury Mills to Hoboken and New York should consider using the Middletown or Harriman stations instead. Local bus service will be available but does not connect with the train at Ramsey-Route 17.
- Busing begins on Saturday morning with the 12:39 a.m. from Hoboken. Train service resumes early Monday morning with the 12:39 a.m. from Hoboken.
Learn more about changes to Port Jervis Line service.
Wassaic Line
Trains are not running between Southeast and Wassaic in both directions 24/7 through November 20, 2022 because of track maintenance.
- Buses are running between Southeast and Wassaic. Express and local buses will be available for most trains. Expect up to an additional hour of travel time. See the full bus schedule here.
- Trains are running between Grand Central Terminal and Southeast.
Learn more about changes to Wassaic Line service.
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.