Welcome to the last weekend in March! If you've used the MTA app this week, you may have noticed we've made some big changes based on your feedback. Now it's easier than ever to plan a trip, see your train's arrival time, get service alerts for your route, or find your bus in real time. And important station information, like planned work or elevator & escalator outages, is right at your fingertips. We're continuing to improve the app based on your feedback, so please let us know what you think. You can do that right in the app—look for the "App Feedback" link in the "More" tab.
We also have great news for riders between Manhattan and Queens, and this is no April Fool's joke: The 63 St Line track replacement project is nearly finished, and regular service will be restored Monday morning. The full breakdown of changes this weekend into Monday is below. And if you've been impacted by the service changes for the past seven months, we appreciate your patience.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't running between Crown Heights-Utica Av and New Lots Av.
- trains aren't stopping at Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- Shuttle train is no longer running.
For more details, 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, Brooklyn
and local trains aren't running between Crown Heights-Utica Av and New Lots Av from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement work.
- For service between Crown Heights-Utica Av and New Lots Av, take free shuttle buses, which are running between these stations and making all stops.
- trains are running between Harlem-148 St and Crown Heights-Utica Av during the day and evening.
- Late-night trains run between Harlem-148 St and Times Sq-42 St.
- trains are running between Woodlawn and Crown Heights-Utica Av all weekend.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't stopping at Coney Island-Stillwell Av from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement work.
- For service to this station, take free shuttle buses, which are running between Bay 50 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- For direct service between Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, take trains.
- trains are running between Norwood-205 St and Bay 50 St.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 12:15 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of signal modernization work.
- Free B90 shuttle buses are running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, making all stops.
- When exiting the subway at Church Av or Coney Island-Stillwell Av, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For direct service between Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, take trains.
- For service to W 8 St-NY Aquarium, take the .
- trains are running between Jamaica-179 St and Church Av.
Shuttle, Manhattan and Queens
The Shuttle train between 21 St-Queensbridge and Lexington Av/63 St is no longer running after 11:45 p.m. Friday as we complete track replacement work and prepare to restore regular service, which will resume at 5 a.m. Monday.
- Between 11:45 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday, free shuttle buses are running between Queens Plaza and Roosevelt Island, stopping at Queensboro Plaza and 21 St-Queensbridge.
- Take these shuttle buses for service to/from 21 St-Queensbridge and Roosevelt Island.
- For service to/from Lexington Av/63 St, take the . Or, use nearby Lexington Av/59 St during the day and evening.
- Starting at 5 a.m. Monday, trains will no longer run on the line between Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center and will resume stopping at 21 St-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island, Lexington Av/63 St, and 57 St.
Other subway service changes
trains, the Bronx and Manhattan
Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at Jackson Av from 4:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday and trains aren't running between E 180 St and Bowling Green in either direction Sunday morning until 10 a.m. This is because of monthly track maintenance.
- For service to/from Jackson Av, take a Wakefield-bound train.
- For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, take the .
- For service between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Bowling Green, take the .
trains, the Bronx
Woodlawn-bound trains aren't stopping between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Burnside Av from 6:45 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
trains, Manhattan
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, downtown and local trains are running on the express track from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Canal St and downtown trains are running on the express track from 42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal to Canal St. This is because of electrical work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown train.
Uptown and local trains are running on the express track from 125 St to 168 St from 11:15 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
trains, the Bronx and Manhattan
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from Fordham Rd to 145 St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of electrical maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Norwood-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn
Bay Ridge-bound and Coney Island/Bay 50 St-bound local trains are running on the express track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 36 St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. This is because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a local Manhattan-bound train.
trains, Queens
Forest Hills-bound and Jamaica-bound local trains are running on the express track from Queens Plaza to Forest Hills-71 Av 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. This is because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a local Manhattan-bound train.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Montauk Branch
Buses are replacing trains between Babylon and Montauk in both directions from 9 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Sunday because of crossing replacement work.
- Consider using the Ronkonkoma Branch if you can, since buses will take up to 75 minutes longer than normal train trips.
- Check our TrainTime app or Schedules for more information.
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—MTA 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.