We made it through another week — and we have an important reminder for you: On Sunday, August 20, fare changes take effect on subways, buses, commuter railroads, and paratransit. Learn how this will affect your ride.
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Here's what's happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- Uptown trains are running express between Canal St and Midtown
- Manhattan-bound trains are running on the line from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sq
- trains aren't running between 34 St-Herald Sq and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
- trains aren't stopping at Norwood-205 St
- Queens-bound trains are running on the line from 5 Av/53 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- trains aren't running between Church Av and 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
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, Manhattan
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, uptown trains are running on the express track from Canal St to:
- 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- 59 St-Columbus Circle
This is because of structural maintenance. For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
Reminder: Board uptown trains on the express platform at 34 St-Penn Station.
trains, Manhattan and Queens
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the line from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sq from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of electrical work.
- For service to/from Queens Plaza during the day, take the train. Overnight, use the nearby Queensboro Plaza station.
- For service to/from Court Sq-23 St, take the .
- For service to/from Lexington Av/53 St, take the and use the free out-of-system walking transfer at Lexington Av/63 St.
- For service to/from 5 Av/53 St, use nearby stations at 57 St (Manhattan-bound only) 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.
trains, all boroughs
Trains are not running between 34 St-Herald Sq and Atlantic Av-Barclys Ctr in either direction from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Bedford Park Blvd and 34 St-Herald Sq
- Between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- Free shuttle buses are running between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Grand St. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- For service to/from stations between 34 St-Herald Sq and Broadway-Lafayette St, take the train.
- For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take trains.
- Transfer between and trains at 34 St-Herald Sq at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
trains are not stopping at Norwood-205 St 24/7 until 5 a.m., August 28 because of structural maintenance.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Norwood-205 St and Bedford Park Blvd.
trains, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Queens-bound trains are running on the line from 47-50 St-Rockefeller Ctr to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av. This is because of track replacement.
- For service to/from 57 St, use the nearby 57 St-7 Av station.
- For service to/from Lexington Av/63 St, use the nearby Lexington Av/53 St station or take the to/from 34 St-Herald Sq.
- For service to/from Roosevelt Island and 21 St-Queensbridge, take the Q66, Q69, Q100, or Q102 buses to Queens Plaza.
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 F1 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 W 8 St-NY Aquarium, take the train.
- 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 station 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.
- For service to/from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer, take the .
- For direct service to JFK Airport, transfer to a Far Rockaway-bound train at Broadway Junction for service to Howard Beach.
- 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 accessibility improvement work.
- 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, Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from E 180 St to 3 Av-149 St from 9:45 a.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Wakefield-bound train.
Eastchester-Dyre Av-bound trains are running on the express track from E 180 St to Eastchester-Dyre Av 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.
trains, Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from Pelham Bay Park to Parchester from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Pelham Bay Park-bound train.
- Reminder: Manhattan-bound trains are bypassing Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av 24/7 through mid-September while we make accessibility upgrades.
trains, Queens
34 St-bound trains are running on the express track from Mets-Willets Pt to 74 St-Broadway from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Flushing-bound train.
- Reminder: The Manhattan-bound platforms at 111 St and 82 St-Jackson Hts are closed 24/7 through Fall 2023 for rehabilitation work.
trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn
trains are running on the line between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Canal St in both directions from 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- trains will make all stops between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Canal St.
- Reminder: At Canal St, board trains on the platform.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
All branches
All LIRR branches are running on a special schedule, with reduced service to/from Grand Central from 10:45 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Monday because of maintenance work.
- Huntington and Port Washington Branch trains run to and from Penn Station.
- Hempstead Branch trains run to and from Atlantic Terminal.
- West Hempstead Branch trains run between Jamaica and West Hempstead only.
- Grand Central service is still available on the Babylon, Long Beach, and Ronkonkoma Branches, with revised departure times. Transfer at Jamaica for service between all other branches and Grand Central, or consider using Penn Station instead.
- There are some exceptions during late evening and early morning hours.
- Use the TrainTime app to check for changes to departure times and transfer options.
Port Jefferson Branch
Trains are not running between Huntington and Port Jefferson in either direction from 12:30 a.m. Saturday to 1:45 a.m. Monday because of track and switch replacement.
- Buses are running between Huntington and Port Jefferson.
- Westbound buses will leave up to 40 minutes earlier than regular train times. Use the TrainTime app to view bus departure times at your station.
- To avoid busing, consider using the Ronkonkoma Branch on these weekends.
- Trains are running between Manhattan and Huntington. See the special timetable here.
- The last trains to run on Friday night are the 11:27 p.m. from Huntington (10:13 p.m. from Penn Station) and the 11:28 p.m. from Port Jefferson.
- Service resumes on Monday morning with the 1:11 a.m. from Jamaica
Metro-North Railroad service changes
New Canaan Branch
Trains are not running between New Canaan and Stamford in either direction 24/7 through Friday, September 1 because of track maintenance and bridge repair work.
- Buses are running between New Canaan and Stamford.
- See the full bus schedule.
Wassaic Branch
Trains are not running between Southeast and Wassaic on Saturday because of track maintenance.
- Buses are running between Southeast and Wassaic.
- Express and local bus service will be available for most trains. Expect up to an hour of additional travel time.
- See the full bus schedule.
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.