Happy Thanksgiving, riders! This year — and every year, really — we're thankful for you.
If you're traveling this week or sticking around the city for the holiday, a heads up: Subways run on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day, and regularly for the rest of the weekend. There are also extra LIRR and Metro-North trains, and other changes — get more details.
We're also thankful that there are just a few subway service changes to know about over the weekend. Here's what's going on:
- trains aren't running between Inwood-207 St and 168 St
- trains aren't running between Norwood-205 St and 161 St-Yankee Stadium
- trains aren't running between Times Sq-42 St and Lexington Av/63 St
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
There's no service between 168 St and Inwood-207 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. This is because of rail, switch, and signal replacement 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 affected stations to find the nearest shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running between 168 St and Far Rockaway/Ozone Park.
- Consider using nearby stations between 168 St and 207 St.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan.
trains, Bronx
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains are not running between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Norwood-205 St in both directions, and downtown trains are not stopping at 155 St. This is because of structural maintenance work.
- trains are running between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
- For service to/from 155 St, take an uptown train.
- For service between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Bedford Park Blvd, take the .
- Norwood-205 St is connected by a free shuttle bus to Mosholu Pkwy . Transfer between the and the at 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
Learn more about changes to service in the Bronx.
trains, Manhattan
Trains are not running between Times Sq-42 St and Lexington Av/63 St in both directions from 10:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement work.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and Times Sq-42 St, every 12 minutes.
- Between Lexington Av/63 St and 96 St, every 15 minutes.
- For service to/from 49 St and 57 St-7 Av, take trains.
- To continue your trip between the Upper East Side and Midtown/Brooklyn, transfer to/from an train at Lexington Av/63 St. You can transfer between the and at 34 St-Herald Sq.
- You can also take the from Lexington Av/59 St.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan.
Other service changes
trains, Bronx
Downtown 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 work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Wakefield-bound train.
Learn more about changes to service in the Bronx.
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.