Happy March! In case you missed it, here's a couple of reminders about long-term work happening over the next several months:
The transfer passageway between and trains at 14 St-6 Av is closed 24/7 through December 2023 while we make accessibility improvements. A free out-of-system walking transfer is available. Learn more, and see options for transferring at a different station.
Jamaica Center-bound trains are bypassing 75 St-Elderts Ln and Woodhaven Blvd 24/7 through summer 2023 for station rehabilitation work. See travel alternatives, and learn more.
Let's dive into this weekend's service changes:
- trains aren't stopping at Flushing-Main St
- trains aren't running between Inwood-207 St and 168 St
- trains are rerouted in Brooklyn
- trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island
- trains aren't running between Crescent St and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
- trains aren't running between 8 Av and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs
- 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, Queens
Trains aren't stopping at Flushing-Main St from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track maintenance.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Flushing-Main St and Mets-Willets Pt. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running between Mets-Willets Pt and 34 St-Hudson Yards.
Learn more about changes to service in Queens.
trains, Manhattan
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 in either direction. This is because of station accessibility 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.
- *Fort Washington Av shuttle bus service ends at 3:30 a.m. Sunday because of a local event in Washington Heights. Take Broadway buses instead.
- trains are running between 168 St and Far Rockaway/Ozone Park, making local stops at 155 St and 163 St-Amsterdam Av.
- trains are running between Euclid Av and 145 St.
- Reminder: trains do not run overnight.
- trains also make nearby stops between 168 St and 207 St.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan.
trains, Brooklyn
From 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday, there's no Manhattan-bound service between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and 36 St. All Manhattan-bound trains will run on the between those stations.
- For Manhattan-bound service to/from these stations, take a Coney Island-bound train to 62 St/New Utrecht Av or Coney Island-Stillwell Av, then transfer.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
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 nearby stations and local bus service.
- trains are running between Jamaica-179 St and Church Av.
- For direct service to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take trains.
- For direct service to/from W 8 St-NY Aquarium, take the train.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
Trains are not running between Crescent St and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer in either direction from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of accessibility improvement work.
- Free 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 .
- For direct service to JFK Airport, transfer to a Far Rockaway-bound train at Broadway Junction for service to Howard Beach.
- trains are running between Broad St and Crescent St.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn and Queens.
trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn
trains are not running between 8 Av and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs in either direction from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance. trains will provide additional service to/from Manhattan, making regular stops to/from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, and line stops to/from 96 St.
- In Manhattan, free L92 shuttle buses and M14A/D-SBS buses provide alternative service at stations along 14 St. Transfer between the L92 or M14 and the train at 6 Av or Delancey St-Essex St to get to/from Brooklyn.
- In Brooklyn, free shuttle buses are running along two routes:
- Between Metropolitan Av-Lorimer St and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs .
- Between Metropolitan Av-Lorimer St , Bedford Av, Marcy Av , Hewes St , and Broadway .
- Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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 72 St to 96 St from 11:45 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, Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from E 180 St to 3 Av-149 St from 6:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Bronx-bound train.
Learn more about changes to service in the Bronx.
trains, Bronx
Woodlawn-bound trains are running on the express track this weekend because of track replacement and structural maintenance:
- On Saturday from 3:45 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., trains are running express from 167 St to Mosholu Pkwy.
- From 11:45 p.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday, trains are running express from 125 St to Mosholu Pkwy.
- From 10 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains are running express from 125 St to Burnside Av.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
trains are running every 16 minutes between 125 St and Woodlawn from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
- Some uptown trains will end at 125 St and then run to 3 Av-138 St on the line. Transfer at 125 St to continue your trip.
Learn more about changes to service in the Bronx.
trains, Manhattan and Bronx
Uptown trains are running on the express track from Grand Central-42 St to 125 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.
- Note: During overnight hours, when trains normally run local, they'll also run express.
Pelham Bay Park-bound trains are running on the express track from 3 Av-149 St to Hunts Point Av 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.
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from Pelham Bay Park to Parkchester from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of signal work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Pelham Bay Park-bound train.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and the Bronx.
trains, Brooklyn
Downtown trains are running on the express track from Utica Av to Broadway Junction 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.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
trains, Brooklyn
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Brooklyn-bound trains are running on the express track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to:
- 36 St
- 59 St
This is because of electrical work. For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Hempstead Branch
Trains are not running between Floral Park and Hempstead in either direction from 8:15 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Monday while we replace the Cherry Valley Av bridge in Garden City.
- Buses are running between Bellerose and Hemstead, making stops at Stewart Manor, Nassau Boulevard, and Garden City.
- Buses will not stop at Country Life Press. Use Garden City instead.
- Trains are running between Grand Central and Floral Park.
- For direct train service, consider using New Hyde Park, Merillon Avenue, or Mineola stations.
- 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 on Monday Morning with the 2:55 a.m. from Penn Station and the 3:55 a.m. from Hempstead.
- Note: Bellerose is not an accessible station. For an accessible route, take a train to/from Floral Park for van service to/from Hempstead.
Learn more about changes to Hempstead Branch 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.
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