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Subway and rail service changes: November 3-6

There are service changes on the subway and LIRR this weekend. Here’s how that will affect how you get around.
Updated November 3, 2023 11:00 a.m.

The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting chillier, and it's almost time to set our clocks back for the end of daylight saving time. (It changes Sunday at 2 a.m. — don't forget!).

If you're traveling late tonight, note that MetroCard vending machines won't accept credit or debit cards from midnight to 8 a.m. Saturday while we make software updates. Tap & go with OMNY, refill your MetroCard in advance, or pay with cash.

There's another big event happening this weekend on Sunday: The TCS New York City Marathon! If you're participating, remember that the uptown  isn’t stopping at Whitehall St this weekend. So if you’re going to the Ferry from Brooklyn, transfer to the  at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

If you're planning to cheer on friends and loved ones, the subway will be the best way to get to your viewing spot. Many buses along the marathon route will be detoured or partially suspended while runners do their thing, so it's best to avoid taking the bus if you can. If you can't, check for detours before you head out with our Planned Service Changes lookup tool.

Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):

  • ​ trains aren't running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St
  •  ​trains aren't running between Norwood-205 St and 161 St-Yankee Stadium
  •  trains aren't running between W 4 St-Wash Sq and World Trade Center, and are rerouted to the  line
  •  trains aren't running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St
  •  trains aren't running at all
  •  trains aren't running between Prospect Park and Coney Island-Stillwell Av

For more detailed breakdowns, keep on scrolling. We’ve also got travel alternatives for stations that will be closed or skipped.

And don't forget to sign up for the MTA Weekender, a newsletter sent every Friday. You'll get these service changes directly in your inbox, with more than enough time to plan your weekend travel. Subscribe here.

Major subway service changes

​ trains, Bronx

​ trains are not running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.

  • Free shuttle buses are running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
  •  trains are running between E 180 St and Bowling Green.

 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, and uptown trains aren't 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 downtown train.
  • 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, Manhattan

From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday,  trains aren't running between W 4 St-Wash Sq and World Trade Center in either direction.  trains are running on the  line between W 4 St-Wash Sq and 2 Av, the last stop, in both directions, and uptown  trains are running on the  line from 2 Av to 5 Av/53 St. This is because of electrical work.

  • For service to/from World Trade Center, Canal St, Spring St*, 14 St, 23 St*, 34-St Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 50 St*, take  trains.
  • Alternatively, use nearby  stations on Sixth Av.
  • For service to/from 7 Av, take the  train.
  • *Only downtown  service is available at Spring St, 23 St, and 50 St. Uptown trains are running on the express track from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circe.

 trains, Brooklyn and Queens

​ trains are not running between Crescent St and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility 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 ​.
  • For direct service to/from JFK Airport, transfer to the  at Broadway Junction for service to Howard Beack-JFK Airport.
  • ​ trains are running between Broad St and Crescent St.

 trains, all boroughs

 trains aren't running at all from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement work.

  • Free M90 shuttle buses are running between Middle Village-Metropolitan Av and Myrtle Av. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
  • For service between Myrtle Av and Delancey St-Essex St, take the  train.

 trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn

​​​ trains aren't running between Prospect Park and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.

  • Free shuttle buses are running along two routes:
    • Local between Prospect Park and Kings Hwy
    • Express between Prospect Park and Kings Hwy, then local to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
    • Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
  • For direct service to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take  trains.
  • For direct service to/from W 8 St-NY Aquarium, take the  train.
  • ​​​ trains are running between 96 St and Prospect Park.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, uptown ​​ trains are running on the ​ line from DeKalb Av to Canal St. This is because of equipment installation work.

  • For service to/from Court St, Whitehall St, Rector St, Cortlandt St, and City Hall, take a downtown train, or use nearby ​​​​ stations.
  • Overnight, ​ trains are only running between Bay Ridge-95 St and 59 St, the last stop. Take ​ trains to continue your trip.
  • Reminder: Board uptown ​​ trains on the ​ platform at Canal St.

Other service changes

​​ trains, Brooklyn

Brooklyn-bound  trains are running on the express track from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Sunday because of structural maintenance.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
  • Overnight, when  trains normally run local, Brooklyn-bound trains will run express between these stations.
  • Reminder:  trains don't run in Brooklyn overnight.

 trains, Bronx

From 7:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday,  trains will run less frequently in the Bronx. Every other uptown  train will end at 3 Av-138 St because of station improvement work.

  • To continue your trip, transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound  train at 3 Av-138 St, or wait for a Pelham Bay Park-bound train at your origin station.

Pelham Bay Park-bound  trains are running on the express track from Parkchester to Pelham Bay Park from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.

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

 trains, Manhattan

Uptown  trains are running on the express track from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of electrical work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
  • Overnight, when  trains normally run local, uptown  trains will run express between these stations.
  • Reminder: Uptown  trains are running on the  line from 2 Av to 5 Av/53 St and downtown  trains are running on the  line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 2 Av, the last stop.

 trains, Manhattan

Uptown  trains are running on the express track from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 34 St-Herald Sq from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility upgrade work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.

​​​​ trains, Queens

Manhattan-bound ​​​​​​​​​​ trains are running on the express track from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Queens Plaza from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Queens-bound train.
  • Overnight, when ​​ trains normally run local, Manhattan-bound trains will run on the express track between these stations.
  • Reminder: ​​ trains don't run in Queens overnight.

Long Island Rail Road service changes

All Branches

Special schedules are in effect on most branches all weekend because of track work near Hicksville.

  • Huntington and Ronkonkoma trains will run every hour all weekend. Trains will only run to/from Penn Station during daytime hours. Transfer at Jamaica for service to Grand Central.
  • Service between Huntington and Port Jefferson will be reduced to every two hours.
  • Many trains on other branches will run on adjusted schedules and transfer times may change. Plan your trip with the TrainTime app.

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.

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