What we’re doing
From January 17, 2025 to May 2025, there will be major service changes on the line and Rockaway Park Shuttle:
- trains won’t run between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av or Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St.
- Rockaway Park Shuttle trains won’t run to/from Broad Channel.
Other service changes may also affect your trip. Check planned service changes or service status, or use the MTA app for more information. You can also sign up for email and text alerts.
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Why we’re doing it
The Rockaway Line, which carries the train and Rockaway Park Shuttle and serves as a vital link between the Rockaway Peninsula and the rest of New York City, suffered extensive damage after Superstorm Sandy. Emergency repairs restored service seven months after the storm. However, the viaducts and bridge that carry trains across Broad Channel need major upgrades to help protect the line from future storms and ensure reliable service for its over 9,000 daily riders.
Learn more about the Rockaway Line Resiliency and Rehabilitation project.
Weekend service changes, January 17-20, 2025
From Friday night to Monday morning, January 17-20, 2025:
- trains won’t run between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.
- Rockaway Park Shuttle trains won’t run.
- For service to/from affected stations, take free shuttle buses, which will run on three routes:
- Nonstop between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.
- Between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av, making all stops.
- Between Howard Beach-JFK Airport, Broad Channel, and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St, making all Rockaway Park Shuttle stops.
- trains will run between Inwood-207 St and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd or Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
Service changes starting January 20, 2025
From January 20, 2025 until May 2025:
- trains won’t run between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av or Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St.
- Rockaway Park Shuttle trains won’t run to/from Broad Channel.
- For service between Howard Beach-JFK Airport, Broad Channel, and the Rockaway Peninsula, take free shuttle buses, which will run on two routes:
- Q97, nonstop between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.
- Q109, between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Beach 67 St, stopping at Broad Channel and Beach 90 St.
- trains will run between Inwood-207 St and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd or Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
- Rockaway Park Shuttle trains will run between Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.