Happy December, y'all! It's officially cozy season — a.k.a. the perfect time of year to take a spin around an ice-skating rink, sip some rich hot chocolate, and enjoy festive displays of multicolored lights throughout the city.
It's also your chance to take a trip back in time on the New York Transit Museum's annual Holiday Nostalgia Train. This year's ride features the "Train of Many Colors," featuring 1960s subway cars that are painted vibrant colors (Redbird fans, this one's for you). The vintage train will be making express stops on the local line between 137 St-City College and Chambers St. It's happening every Sunday through December 18, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Learn more.
Whatever you do this weekend, you'll want to know about service changes before you head out. Here's what's going on:
- trains aren't running between Crown Hts-Utica Av and New Lots Av
- 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 are running on the line between 21 St-Queensbridge and W 4 St-Wash Sq
- trains aren't running between Broad St and Hewes St
- trains aren't running between Delancey St-Essex St and Myrtle Av
- trains are running on the line between Canal St and DeKalb Av
- trains aren't running between Times Sq-42 St and Lexington Av/63 St
- 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, Brooklyn
Trains are not running between Crown Hts-Utica Av and New Lots Av from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement work.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Crown Hts-Utica Av and New Lots Av. Look for signs outside affected stations to find the nearest shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running between Harlem-148 St and Crown Hts-Utica Av, except overnight, when they will only run between Harlem-148 St and Times Sq-42 St.
- trains are running between Woodlawn and Crown Hts-Utica Av.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
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, Manhattan and 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 Bronx-bound 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 a Coney Island-bound 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 Manhattan and the Bronx.
trains, Manhattan and Queens
Trains are running on the line between 21 St-Queensbridge and W 4 St-Wash Sq in both directions from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from Queens Plaza, 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/63 St, use the nearby Lexington Av/59 St station.
- 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, Manhattan and Brooklyn
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains are not running between Broad St and Hewes St in both directions, and trains are not running between Delancey St-Essex St and Myrtle Av. This is because of signal improvement work.
- For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn/Queens, transfer to the trains at Broadway Junction, or the at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Delancey St-Essex St and Hewes St. Look for signs outside affected stations to find the nearest shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running between Hewes St and Jamaica Center.
- trains are running between Myrtle Av and Middle Village-Metropolitan Av.
- For service to/from stations between Delancey St-Essex St and Broad St, use nearby stations.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, and trains will not stop at City Hall, Cortlandt St, Rector St, Whitehall St, Court St, and Jay St-MetroTech because of signal improvement work.
- trains are running on the line between Canal St and DeKalb Av in both directions.
- During the day, trains are running on the line between Canal St and DeKalb Av in both directions.
- Overnight, trains are only running between Bay Ridge-95 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, the last stop. Trains will run express between 36 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
- For service to/from Jay St-MetroTech and Court St, use the nearby Borough Hall station.
- For service to/from City Hall, Cortlandt St, Rector St, and Whitehall St, use nearby stations. trains provide additional service in Lower Manhattan this weekend.
- Reminder: Board trains on the platform at Canal St.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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.
trains, Staten Island
Trains are not running between Jefferson Av and Tottenville in either direction from 12 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 affected train stations to locate the shuttle bus stop nearest you.
- trains are running between St George and Jefferson Av.
Learn more about changes to service on Staten Island.
Other service changes
trains, Manhattan and Bronx
Train service is extended between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Bowling Green on the in both directions from 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track maintenance.
- trains will make stops at Fulton St, Wall St, and Bowling Green.
Pelham Bay Park-bound trains are running on the express track from Parkchester to Pelham bay Park from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of station improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Bowling Green-bound train.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and 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.