Happy Friday! A warmer weekend is ahead of us, so why not spend some of that time outside? MTA Away has suggestions for festive things to do in our region this winter, some of which — ice skating! gardens! — would be perfect on a mild Saturday. (And don't forget about the Nostalgia Train, which is chugging along on Saturdays until December 30.)
If you're a regular rider, please note that due to maintenance, train arrival information won't display on in-station signs or in apps overnight tonight. Listen for announcements, or reach out to us on WhatsApp if you have questions about service.
Here's what else is happening (also viewable as a map):
- trains aren't running between 137 St-City College and Dyckman St
- trains aren't running between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Norwood-205 St
- trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St
- trains and overnight local trains are running on the line between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Canal 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 and the Bronx
From 11:15 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains are not running between 137 St-City College and Dyckman St in either direction, and downtown trains aren't stopping at 207 St. This is because of track maintenance.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between South Ferry and 137 St-City College
- Between Dyckman St and Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
- Free shuttle buses are running along three routes, making stops along the line:
- On Dyckman St between the and stations
- On St. Nicholas Av between 191 St and 168 St
- On Broadway between 137 St-City College and 168 St
- Look for signs outside affected stations to locate the shuttle bus stop nearest you
- For service to/from stations in Washington Heights and Inwood, consider taking the . Transfer between trains and trains at 59 St-Columbus Circle.
- For service to/from 207 St, take an uptown train.
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 either direction because of structural maintenance work.
- trains are running between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
- For service between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Bedford Park Blvd, take the .
- Norwood-205 St is connected by a free D90 shuttle bus to Mosholu Pkwy .
- Transfer between the and the at 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
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
trains and overnight local trains are running on the line in both directions 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 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 (Brooklyn) because of equipment installation.
- trains are running between Bay Ridge-95 St and 59 St in Brooklyn.
- For 53 St and 45 St, take the .
- For 36 St, 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St, Union St, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and DeKalb Av, take a local or .
Other subway service changes
trains, Bronx
Pelham Bay Park-bound trains are running express from Parkchester to Pelham Bay Park from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday while we make station improvements and replace tracks.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
trains, Queens
Manhattan-bound trains are running express from Mets-Willets Point to 74 St-Broadway from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 10 p.m. Sunday while we make station improvements.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Flushing-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn
Manhattan-bound trains are running express from Euclid Av to Broadway Junction from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday while we make station and track improvements.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Euclid Av-bound train.
- Overnight, when trains normally run local, Manhattan-bound trains will run express between these stations.
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.
You can also contact us in real time for help planning your trip. We’re reachable via phone, on WhatsApp, and more.