We're firmly in the swing of the holiday season — Chag Sameach to those who celebrate! — and if you haven't started shopping for your loved ones, now's the time. You'll find unique gifts at New York's many holiday markets, and MTA Away has a guide to the best ones in the region. You can also visit one of the New York Transit Museum shop locations to snag a present for the railfan in your life. (We'd like a Subway Architecture and Design Map and a vintage Transit Authority logo tee, please.)
Speaking of the Transit Museum, its Holiday Nostalgia Rides are still happening this weekend on the and lines. The circa-1930s trains will be running every Saturday through December 30, so ride while the riding's good.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't running between Woodlawn and Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College
- trains are running in two sections
- trains aren't running in most of Queens
- Downtown trains are running on the line from midtown to Brooklyn
- trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St
- Manhattan-bound trains and overnight local trains are running on the line from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Canal St
- trains are rerouted to Far Rockaway-Mott Av
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 service changes
trains, Bronx
trains aren't running between Woodlawn and Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College in either direction from 6:45 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday because of signal maintenance.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Woodlawn and Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College, stopping at Mosholu Pkwy and Bedford Park Blvd .
- trains are running between Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College and Crown Hts-Utica Av.
trains, Manhattan and Bronx
trains are running in two sections from midnight Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance. Transfer at 125 St to continue your trip.
- trains are running:
- Every 8 minutes between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and 125 St, then via the line to/from 149 St-Grand Concourse, bypassing 138 St-Grand Concourse northbound.
- Every 12 minutes between 125 St and Pelham Bay Park.
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 track maintenance.
- 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, Manhattan and Brooklyn
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, downtown trains are running on the express track from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle, then via line to 34 St-Herald Sq, and then via the line to Jay St-MetroTech. This is because of structural maintenance.
- For service to 50 St, transfer to a downtown train at 7 Av.
- For service from 50 St, take the train.
- For service to/from 23 St and Spring St, take the train.
- For service to/from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Penn Station, and 14 St, take the train.
- Reminder: trains don't run overnight. Overnight, when trains normally run local, downtown trains will run on the express track from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av from 9:45 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 aren't running between Crescent St and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer 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 .
- trains are running between Crescent St and Broad St.
trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn
Manhattan-bound trains and overnight local trains are running on the line from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Canal St because of equipment installation.
- changes are in effect from 5:45 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- changes are in effect overnight on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Bay Ridge-bound trains and Coney Island-bound local trains are skipping DeKalb Av. Take the or a Manhattan-bound train instead.
- For Whitehall St, Rector St, Cortlandt St, and City Hall, use nearby stations.
- For Jay St-MetroTech and Court St, use Borough Hall .
- Reminder: At Canal St, rerouted trains stop at the platform.
Overnight Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, trains aren't running between Whitehall St and 59 St because of equipment installation.
- trains are running between Bay Ridge-95 St and 59 St.
Other service changes
trains, Manhattan
Uptown trains are running on the express track from 72 St to 96 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvements.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
- Overnight, when trains normally run local, uptown trains will run express between these stations.
Uptown trains are not stopping at 103 St, Cathedral Pkwy (110 St), 116 St-Columbia University, 125 St and 137 St-City College from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvements.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
trains, Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from Gun Hill Rd to E 180 St from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Wakefield-bound train.
trains, Queens
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from Mets-Willets Point to 74 St-Broadway from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of station improvements.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Flushing-bound train.
trains, Queens
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at 169 St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of electrical maintenance work.
- For service to/from 169 St, take a Jamaica-bound train or take the Q43 bus.
trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn
Uptown trains and overnight uptown local trains are running on the express track between Canal St and 34 St-Herald Sq.
- changes are in effect from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- changes are in effect overnight on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Far Rockaway Branch
Far Rockaway Branch trains will run to Grand Central between 9:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday because of track work near Penn Station. Transfer at Jamaica for service to Penn Station.
- Check our TrainTime app or see the full schedules here.
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.
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