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Subway and rail service changes: July 15-18

There are service changes on the subway, LIRR, and Metro-North Railroad this weekend. Here’s how that will affect how you get around.
Updated July 15, 2022 12:00 p.m.

Can you believe that July is just about halfway over? We sure can't. The good news is there's still plenty of summer left, and we hope you'll have the chance to have some fun around the city this weekend. 

There are also plenty of service changes this weekend, and we're here to help you get around.

One significant change worth noting: Q trains are running in two sections while we complete track maintenance between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Prospect Park. The good news: There will be express trains running from Manhattan to Coney Island for the next five weekends, with 45-minute trips from Times Square to the beach. There will still be local Q service between Coney Island and Prospect Park. See a map that shows how service will be affected.

Another important thing you should know: From 2 a.m. to approximately 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning, MetroCard vending machines will accept cash payments only while we make software upgrades. If you need to use a credit or debit card, refill your MetroCard ahead of time or tap and go with OMNY.

For more details on how service will be affected across all modes of transit, check out our Planned Work tool and search for your subway, bus, or rail line.  

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.

Major subway service changes

 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 145 St and 168 St in either direction. 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 subway stations to locate the shuttle bus stop closest to you.
  •  trains are running between 168 St and Far Rockaway/Lefferts Blvd.
  •  trains are running between 145 St and Euclid Av.
  • For service to/from 155 St, 163 St-Amsterdam Av, and 168 St, take the  , which is making local stops.
  •  trains also make nearby stops between 168 St and 207 St.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan.

 trains, Brooklyn and Queens

Trains are not running between Court Sq and Nassau Av in either direction from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of equipment installation work.

  • Free shuttle buses are running between Court Sq and Nassau Av. Look for signs outside affected subway stations to locate the shuttle bus stop nearest you.
  •  trains are running between Nassau Av and Church Av.

Learn more about changes to   service in Brooklyn and Queens.

 trains, Queens

Trains are not running between 121 St and Jamaica Center in either direction 24/7 into Fall 2022 because of track and concrete replacement work. 

  •  trains are running between Broad St and 121 St, and terminate at 121 St.
  • For service between 121 St and Jamaica Center, take a free J99 shuttle bus to/from the Jamaica-Van Wyck station. There, you can catch an   train to/from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport and Jamaica Center.
  • LIRR will cross-honor MetroCards at Atlantic Terminal, Nostrand Av, East New York, Jamaica, Hollis, Queens Village, St Albans, Locust Manor, Laurelton, and Rosedale.

Broad St-bound trains are running on the express track from Broadway Junction to Myrtle Av from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a 121 St-bound train.

Learn more about changes to   service in Queens.

 trains, Brooklyn

Trains are not running between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Prospect Park in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.

  •  trains are running in two sections: 
    • Between 96 St and Coney Island-Stilwell Av, making some stops on the   and   lines.
    • Between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and Prospect Park on the   line: This train serves as a shuttle for service to/from regular   line stations in Brooklyn.
  • In Brooklyn: 
    •  trains from Manhattan only stop at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, 36 St, 59 St , and Coney Island-Stillwell Av on the   line.
    •  trains to Manhattan only stop at Coney Island-Stillwell Av, Bay Pkwy, 62 St, 9 Av, 36 St, and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr on the   line, then run on the   line to Canal St.
    • For DeKalb Av, take the   via transfer at Canal St or Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
    • At Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, board   trains on the   platform.
  • Free shuttle buses are running to/from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, 7 Av, and Prospect Park. Look for signs outside these subway stations to locate the shuttle bus stop closest to you.

Learn more about changes to   service in Brooklyn.

 trains, Staten Island

Trains are not running between St George and Eltingville in either direction from 1 a.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Monday.

  • Free shuttle buses are running between St George and Eltingville. Look for signs outside affected train stations to locate the shuttle bus stop nearest you.
  •  trains are running between Eltingville and Tottenville.

Learn more about changes to   service on Staten Island.

Other service changes

   trains, Manhattan and the Bronx

From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Brooklyn-bound   and Brooklyn Bridge-bound   trains are running on the express track from Grand Central-42 St to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. This is because of structural maintenance work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Bronx-bound train.
  •  trains are running every 20 minutes so that all routes can share the express track.
  • Reminder:   trains don't run overnight in Manhattan.

Brooklyn Bridge-bound   trains are running on the express track from Pelham Bay Park to Parkchester from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of equipment installation work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Pelham Bay Park-bound train.

Brooklyn Bridge-bound   trains are running on the express track from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance 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, Manhattan and Brooklyn

From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, downtown  and trains are running on the express track from 125 St to Canal St because of structural and track maintenance work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
  • Reminder:   trains don't run overnight.

Manhattan-bound  trains are running on the express track from Euclid Av to Broadway Junction from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station maintenance work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Queens-bound   or Euclid Av-bound  train.
  • Reminder:   trains don't run overnight.

Lefferts Blvd-bound   trains are not stopping at 104 St and 111 St from 6:15 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement work.

  • For service to/from 104 St and 111 St, take a 207 St-bound   train.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

 trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn

Uptown trains are running on the   line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 59 St-Columbus Circle from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of signal improvement work.

  • For service to/from 34 St-Herald Sq, 42 St-Bryant Park, 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, and 7 Av, use nearby   stations along 8 Av, or take a Brooklyn-bound   train to W 4 St-Wash Sq for Bronx-bound   service.

Coney Island-bound trains are bypassing DeKalb Av and running on the express track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 36 St from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take   trains.

Learn more about changes to  service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

 trains, Manhattan

World Trade Center-bound trains are running on the   line from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to W 4 St-Wash Sq from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.

  • For service to 7 Av, use the nearby 57 St-7 Av   station. Transfer to the   at 34 St-Herald Sq.
  • For service to stations between 50 St and 14 St, use nearby   stations along 6 Av, or transfer to a Queens-bound   or Manhattan-bound   train at W 4 St-Wash Sq.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan.

 trains, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens

From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 10 p.m. Saturday, Coney Island-bound   trains are running on the   line from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 5 Av/53 St, then resume regular service at 47-50 St Rockefeller Ctr. This is because of track maintenance.

  • For service to 21 St-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island, Lexington Av/63 St, and 57 St, take the   to 47-50 St Rockefeller Ctr and transfer to a Jamaica-bound train.
  • For service from Roosevelt Island and 21 St-Queensbridge, take a Jamaica-bound   to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and transfer to a Coney Island-bound train.
  • For service from Lexington Av/63 St, take a Coney Island-bound   to 34 St-Herald Sq and transfer to a Jamaica-bound  .
  • For service from 57 St, use the nearby 57 St-7 Av   station.

From 11:45 p.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday, Jamaica-bound   trains are running on the   line from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av because of equipment installation work.

  • For service to 57 St, use the nearby 5 Av/53 St   station.
  • For service to Lexington Av/63 St, use the   and transfer to/from the   at 34 St-Herald Sq.
  • For service to Roosevelt Island and 21 St-Queensbridge, take a Jamaica-bound   to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and transfer to a Coney Island-bound train.
  • For service from 57 St, Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island, and 21 St-Queensbridge, take a Coney Island-bound   to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and transfer to a Jamaica-bound train.

Coney Island-bound   and Church Av-bound   trains are running on the express track from Smith-9 Sts to Church Av from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Queens-bound  train or a Nassau Av-bound  train.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.

 trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn

Uptown trains are running on the   line from DeKalb Av to Canal St from 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of communications improvement work.

  • Uptown   trains will make all   stops between DeKalb Av and Canal St.
  • Board uptown  trains on the   platform at Canal St.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Long Island Rail Road service changes

Far Rockaway and Long Beach branches

Trains are not stopping at Locust Manor, Laurelton, and Rosedale in either direction from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday because of track and signal replacement work.

  • Buses will run between Jamaica, Locust Manor, Laurelton, Rosedale, and Valley Stream. Transfer to/from train service at Jamaica and Valley Stream.
  • The last trains stopping at Locust Manor, Laurelton, and Rosedale on Friday night are the 10:43 p.m. from Far Rockaway and the 11:09 p.m. from Atlantic Terminal.
  • Service resumes on Monday morning with the 3:58 a.m. train from Long Beach and the 5:12 a.m. train from Atlantic Terminal.

Learn more about changes to Far Rockaway and Long Beach branch service.

Hempstead Branch

Trains are not running between Jamaica and Hempstead in either direction from 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday while we test and commission new signals and track switches near Floral Park. This is in support of the LIRR expansion project.

  • Ronkonkoma trains will stop at Hollis, Queens Village, and Floral Park.
  • For service to/from Elmont-UBS Arena, use the nearby Belmont Park or Queens Village stations.
  • For service to/from, Bellerose, transfer at Queens Village for bus service.
  • For service to/from Stewart Manor, Nassau Boulevard, Garden City, and Hempstead, transfer at Mineola for bus service.
  • For service to/from Country Life Press, use the nearby Mineola or Garden City stations.
  • If you can, use nearby New Hyde Park, Merillon Avenue, or Mineola stations, as bus service will add 30 minutes of extra travel time.
  • The last trains to operate on Friday night are the 11:36 p.m. train from Hempstead and the 11:44 p.m. train from Atlantic Terminal.
  • Service resumes on Monday morning with the 12:16 a.m. train from Hempstead and 1:49 a.m train from Atlantic Terminal.

Learn more about changes to Hempstead branch service.

Metro-North Railroad service changes

Danbury Branch

Trains are not running between South Norwalk and Danbury in either direction from 10 p.m. Friday to 2:30 a.m. Monday because of signal upgrade work.

  • Buses will run between South Norwalk and Danbury.
  • South Norwalk-bound buses will depart up to 40 minutes earlier than normal train times. Transfer to continuing train service at South Norwalk. View the full bus schedule.
  • The bus replacing the 10:32 p.m. from Danbury on Friday night will depart at 10:40 p.m. and connect with the 12:29 a.m. train at South Norwalk.
  • The last trains before busing begins on Friday evening are the 8:01 p.m. train from Grand Central and the 9:17 p.m. train from Danbury.

Learn more about changes to Danbury branch service.

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