Tomorrow is National Train Day! 🚂
We'd like to celebrate by thanking you, our riders, for choo-choo-choosing us to get you where you need to go every day.
If you're taking a trip with us this weekend, all aboard for some important service updates.
train riders, your stations are getting a (much-needed) makeover ✨
Beginning at 11:45 p.m. Friday evening and lasting 24/7 through October 2023, we're temporarily closing the Manhattan-bound platforms at 111 St and 82 St to give them a top-to-bottom renovation. We'll be reconstructing platforms and stairs, upgrading lighting and windscreens, and adding CCTV cameras, art, and more. Once the work is finished, we'll begin renovating the Flushing-bound platforms at those stations. This is part of a larger project to modernize several stations between 52 St and 111 St.
Jetting away via JFK on Saturday? ✈️ From 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, trains won't run to/from Howard Beach-JFK Airport because of track maintenance. For direct service to/from JFK, consider taking the or to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK or the LIRR to Jamaica.
Here's what else is happening this weekend:
- trains aren't running between Pelham Bay Park and Parkchester
- trains aren't running between Inwood-207 St and 168 St, and between Euclid Av and Howard Beach-JFK Airport/Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
- trains are running on the line between Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and W 4 St-Wash Sq
- trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- trains aren't running between 8 Av and 14 St-Union Sq
- trains aren't running between Jefferson Av and Tottenville
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, Bronx
trains are not running between Pelham Bay Park and Parkchester in either direction from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement work.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Pelham Bay Park and Parkchester. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running between Parkchester and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
Learn more about changes to service in the Bronx.
trains, Queens
Beginning at 11:45 p.m. Friday, Manhattan-bound trains are not stopping at 111 St and 82 St-Jackson Hts 24/7 through October 2023 because of station rehabilitation work.
Until 5 a.m. this Monday, Manhattan-bound trains are also running on the express track from Mets-Willets Pt to 74 St-Broadway.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Flushing-bound train.
Learn more about changes to service in Queens.
trains, Manhattan and Queens
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains are not running between 168 St and Inwood-207 St in either direction, and trains are not running between 145 St and 168 St. This is because of signal improvement work.
- Free shuttle buses are running on Broadway between 168 St and Inwood-207 St, and on Fort Washington Avenue between 168 St and 190 St. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running between 168 St and Euclid Av, making local stops at 163 St-Amsterdam Av and 155 St.
- trains are running between 145 St and Euclid Av.
- trains also make nearby stops between 168 St and 207 St.
From 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, trains are not running between Euclid Av and Howard Beach-JFK Airport or Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd because of track maintenance.
- Free shuttle buses are running along two routes:
- Express between Euclid Av and Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Local between Euclid Av and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd/Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between 168 St and Euclid Av
- Between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- For direct service to/from JFK Airport, take trains to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK or the LIRR to Jamaica.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and Queens.
trains, Manhattan and Queens
trains are running on the line between Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and W 4 St-Wash Sq in both directions from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of electrical work.
- Free overnight shuttle buses are running between Court Sq-23 St, 21 St-Queensbridge, and Queens Plaza.
- 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 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.
trains, Brooklyn
trains are not running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 9:45 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.
- trains are running between Jamaica-179 St and Church Av.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
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.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan.
trains, Staten Island
Trains are not running between Jefferson Av and Tottenville in either direction from 1 a.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Monday because of maintenance work.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Jefferson Av and Tottenville. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running between St. George and Jefferson Av.
Learn more about changes to service on Staten Island.
Other service changes
trains, Manhattan
Uptown trains are running on the express track from Chambers St to 14 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan.
trains, Brooklyn
Brooklyn-bound trains are running on the express track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
- Note: Overnight, when trains normally run local, they'll run express instead.
- Reminder: trains don't run in Brooklyn on weekends.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
trains, Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains are not stopping at Mosholu Pkwy from 5:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from Mosholu Pkwy, take a Woodlawn-bound train and transfer.
Learn more about changes to service in the Bronx.
trains, Brooklyn
Brooklyn-bound trains are running on the express track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to
- 36 St
- 59 St
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 or train.
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from 36 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, and are not stopping at DeKalb Av from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 6:30 a.m. Sunday because of communications work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a a Manhattan-bound or train.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
trains, Queens
Queens-bound trains are running on the express track from Kew Gardens-Union Tpke to:
- Jamaica-Van Wyck
- Jamaica-179 St
from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of signal modernization work. For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
Learn more about changes to service in Queens.
trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn
and trains are running on the line between Canal St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr in both directions from 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of communications work.
- and trains will make all stops between Canal St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
- Reminder: At Canal St, board and trains on the platform.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
City Zone
From 11 p.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Saturday, eastbound trains from Penn Station won't stop at Woodside, except Port Washington Branch trains. This is because of track maintenance.
- For service from Penn Station to Woodside, take a Port Washington Branch train.
- Reduced service is available from Woodside to Jamaica and points east on trains that originate at Grand Central.
- The subway will also allow LIRR riders to enter the Woodside-61 St station at no additional cost. Present your LIRR ticket to the station agent for access to the subway system.
Learn more about changes to City Zone service.
Hempstead Branch
Trains are not running between Floral Park and Hempstead in either direction from 8:45 p.m. Friday to 12:30 a.m. Sunday because of Cherry Valley bridge work.
- Buses are running between Bellerose and Hempstead, making stops at Stewart Manor, Nassau Boulevard, and Garden City. Transfer between trains and buses at Bellerose.
- Buses will not stop at Country Life Press. Use Garden City instead.
- Trains are running between Grand Central and Floral Park.
- The last trains to run on Friday night are the 7:20 p.m. from Penn Station and the 7:53 p.m. from Hempstead.
- Service resumes with the 11:35 p.m. from Grand Central and the 12:57 a.m. from Hempstead on Saturday night/Sunday morning.
- Note: Bellerose is not an accessible station. Riders who need an elevator should remain on the train to Floral Park for van service to Hempstead.
Learn more about changes to Hempstead Branch service.
Metro-North Railroad service changes
Pascack Valley Line
Trains are not running between Spring Valley and Secaucus Junction in either direction on Saturday and Sunday because of maintenance work.
- Buses are running between Spring Valley and Secaucus, along two routes:
- Express between Spring Valley and Secaucus, stopping at Nanuet and Pearl River until 9 p.m. daily.
- Local, making all stops between Spring Valley and Secaucus all day.
- See the full bus schedule.
Learn more about changes to Pascack Valley 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.