Happy weekend-before-Halloween! If you're going to party this weekend and are still searching for a costume, may we suggest something transit-themed? DIY a MetroCard costume with a yellow t-shirt and blue tape. Make a cardboard sign imploring people not to litter and don some cat ears to go as Etti-Cat. Or take inspiration from some incredibly creative kids and make a subway car out of cardboard.
Whatever you do this weekend, you'll want to know about service changes before you head out. Here's what's going on:
- There's no service between Manhattan and Brooklyn
- trains aren't running between Chambers St and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
- trains aren't running between 14 St and New Lots Av
- trains aren't running between Norwood-205 St and 161 St-Yankee Stadium
- There's no service between Manhattan and Queens. Take the for service between Times Sq-42 St and Queensboro Plaza
- trains aren't running between Prospect Park and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- trains are rerouted on the and lines in Manhattan
- trains aren't running between St. George and Eltingville
And heads up if you're planning on taking LIRR this weekend: No trains are running between Jamaica and Hicksville, and between Jamaica and Hempstead while we finish track work related to the Main Line expansion. The good news is that this will be the final major service change on that section of the railroad this year.
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, Bronx, and Brooklyn
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains are not running between Chambers St and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College in both directions, and trains are not running between 14 St and New Lots Av in both directions. This is because of signal improvement work. The best way to get between the West Side of Manhattan and Brooklyn is to transfer to/from the (via the or ) at Times Sq-42 St/Grand Central-42 St.
- trains are running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St on the , then making regular stops between E 180 St and Chambers St, and then running via the to/from South Ferry.
- trains are running between Harlem-148 St and 14 St.
- trains are running between Woodlawn and New Lots Av.
- trains are running between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St on the line, and making regular stops between E 180 St and Bowling Green and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College.
- For service to/from stations between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St, and for stations in Brooklyn, take the , which will make line stops in the Bronx and Brooklyn, except for Clark St and Hoyt St.
- For service to/from stations between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, take the .
- For service to/from Chambers St, take the or .
- For service to/from Park Place, Fulton St, Wall St, Clark St, Borough Hall, and Hoyt St, use nearby stations.
- For service to/from stations between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and New Lots Av, take the , which is extended to New Lots Av.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.
trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, downtown trains are running on the line from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sq, then via the to Jay St-MetroTech. This is because of signal improvement work.
- For service to/from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 34 St-Penn Station, 14 St, Canal St, Chambers St, Fulton St, and High St, take the or .
- For service to/from Spring St, 23 St, and 50 St, take an uptown train to the next express station and transfer to a downtown .
- Reminder: trains don't run overnight.
- World Trade Center-bound trains are running on the express track in Manhattan because of planned work during this time; see below.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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 Coney Island-bound trains are bypassing 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 a Bronx-bound train.
- For service between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Bedford Park Blvd, take the .
- For service to/from Norwood-205 St, take the to/from Mosholu Pkwy and transfer to a free shuttle bus, running between Mosholu Pkwy and Norwood-205 St.
- Transfer between the and the at 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
Learn more about changes to service in the Bronx.
trains, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens
There’s no Coney Island-bound service between 36 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av. All trains will run on the from 36 St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- For service to/from these stations, take a Manhattan-bound train, then transfer.
trains are not running between Times Sq-42 St and Queensboro Plaza in both directions from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of urgent track maintenance.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and Queensboro Plaza.
- Between Times Sq-42 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- For service between Manhattan and Queens, take the .
- For service to/from 49 St and 57 St-7 Av, take the .
- For service to/from 5 Av/59 St and Lexington Av-59 St, use the nearby 59 St station.
trains are running on the line between DeKalb Av and W 4 St-Wash Sq, and on the line between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Queens Plaza in both directions.
- For service to/from stations between DeKalb Av and Times Sq-42 St, take the , which is making local stops in Lower Manhattan all weekend
- For service to/from 49 St and 57 St-7 Av, take the .
- For service to/from 5 Av/59 St and Lexington Av-59 St, use the nearby 59 St station to the or at Grand Central-42 St.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
trains, Brooklyn
Trains are not running between Prospect Park and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in both directions from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- Free shuttle buses are running along two routes:
- Local, making all stops between Prospect Park and Kings Hwy.
- Express between Prospect Park and Kings Hwy, then making all stops between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- For direct service to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take .
- For direct service to/from W 8 St-NY Aquarium, take the .
- B68 bus service is also available on Coney Island Av between Parkside Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
trains, Staten Island
Trains are not running between St. George and Eltingville in both directions from 1 a.m. Saturday and 4 a.m. Monday.
- Free shuttle buses are running between St. George and Eltingville.
- trains are running between Eltingville and Tottenville.
Learn more about changes to service on Staten Island.
Other service changes
trains, Bronx and Brooklyn
Bronx-bound trains are not stopping at 138 St-Grand Concourse from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from 138 St-Grand Concourse, take a Manhattan-bound train.
Uptown trains are running on the express track from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of signal improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Brooklyn-bound train.
- Reminder: trains aren't running in Brooklyn because of planned work.
Learn more about changes to service in the Bronx and Manhattan.
trains, Bronx
Brooklyn Bridge-bound trains are running on the express track from Hunts Point Av to 3 Av-138 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Pelham Bay Park-bound train
Learn more about changes to service in the Bronx.
trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, downtown trains are running on the express track from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Canal St, and World Trade Center-bound trains are running on the express track from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Canal St. This is because of signal improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown train.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan.
trains, Brooklyn
Bay Ridge- and Coney Island-bound trains are running on the express track in Brooklyn from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 36 St from 10:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of preventative maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a northbound train.
trains are running on the line between Canal St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr in both directions, making all line stops between those stations.
- At Canal St, board trains on the platform.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Oyster Bay, Port Jefferson, and Ronkonkoma branches
Trains are not running between Jamaica and Hicksville in both directions because of construction related to the LIRR Expansion Project.
- From Hicksville, take a shuttle train to Babylon for service towards Jamaica and Penn Station.
- Oyster Bay Branch trains will run between East Williston and Oyster Bay. Shuttle buses connect East Williston, Mineola, and Hempstead.
- For stations New Hyde Park through Westbury, use nearby NICE buses.
Learn more about service changes between Jamaica and Hicksville.
Hempstead Branch
Trains are not running between Jamaica and Hempstead in either direction from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 3:45 a.m. Monday while we test and commission new signals near Queens Village.
- Buses will run along two routes:
- Between Jamaica, Hollis, Queens Village, Bellerose, and Mineola; with select buses also serving East Williston.
- Between Jamaica, Floral Park, Stewart Manor, Nassau Boulevard, Garden City, and Hempstead.
- Trains will run between Atlantic Terminal and Jamaica only.
- The last trains to run on Friday night are the 9:42 p.m. from Atlantic Terminal and the 10:16 p.m. from Hempstead.
- Service resumes on Monday morning with the 3:56 a.m. from Hempstead and the 5:48 a.m. from Jamaica.
- Consider using the West Hempstead Branch, Lynbrook, or Valley Stream stations instead.
Learn more about changes to Hempstead Branch service.
Metro-North Railroad service changes
Port Jervis Line
Trains are not running between Suffern and Port Jervis in both directions from 12:45 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
- Buses are running between Ramsey-Route 17 and all stations between Sloatsburg and Port Jervis. See the full bus schedule here.
- Trains are running between Hoboken and Suffern on a modified schedule and express service isn't running.
- Riders traveling from Otisville and Salisbury Mills to Hoboken and New York should consider using the Middletown or Harriman stations instead. Local bus service will be available but does not connect with the train at Ramsey-Route 17.
- Busing begins on Saturday morning with the 12:39 a.m. from Hoboken. Train service resumes early Monday morning with the 12:39 a.m. from Hoboken.
Learn more about changes to Port Jervis Line service.
Wassaic Line
Trains are not running between Southeast and Wassaic in both directions 24/7 through November 20, 2022 because of track maintenance.
- Buses are running between Southeast and Wassaic. Express and local buses will be available for most trains. Expect up to an additional hour of travel time. See the full bus schedule here.
- Trains are running between Grand Central Terminal and Southeast.
Learn more about changes to Wassaic 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.
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