It's the first weekend of the year, and we're jumping right into the service changes.
Service on the lines remains disrupted following a derailment at 96 St yesterday. Our crews are working to restore regular service as soon as possible. View real-time service updates on our homepage.
If you're traveling between Manhattan and Queens this weekend, there's a major service change to be aware of, which is a repeat of one you may remember from mid-November: and trains aren't running between Manhattan and Queens while we make accessibility upgrades at Queensboro Plaza. For a one-seat ride between Manhattan and Queens, take trains, or the LIRR, which will accommodate MetroCard holders at no additional cost for service between Penn Station, Grand Central, Woodside, Mets-Willets Pt, and Flushing. This service change will repeat for several weekends this year, and after completion, riders will benefit from a fully ADA-accessible station at Queensboro Plaza. Learn more.
Here's what else is happening (also viewable as a handy map):
- Overnight, trains are running on the line between Queens Plaza and 34 St-Herald Sq, the last stop
- shuttle trains aren't running between Lexington Av/63 St and 21 St-Queensbridge
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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Subway service changes
trains, Manhattan and Queens
From midnight Saturday to 4 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between 74 St-Broadway and 34 St-Hudson Yards in either direction, and trains aren't running between 39 Av and 57 St-7 Av in either direction. This is because of accessibility upgrade work at Queensboro Plaza.
- For direct service between Manhattan and Queens, take trains to/from Queens Plaza, 36 St, and Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.
- LIRR will accommodate MetroCard holders at no additional cost for service between Flushing, Mets-Willets Pt, Woodside, Grand Central, and Penn Station.
- Free shuttle buses are running along four routes:
- trains are running between Flushing-Main Sq and 74 St-Broadway.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and 39 Av
- Between 96 St on the line and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- 42 St Shuttle trains are running overnight to provide alternate service between Times Sq and Grand Central.
trains, Manhattan and Queens
From midnight to 6 a.m. Saturday, 11 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, and 11 p.m. Sunday to 4 a.m. Monday, trains are running on the line between Queens Plaza and 34 St-Herald Sq, the last stop, in both directions. This is because of accessibility upgrade work at Queensboro Plaza.
- For service to/from Court Sq-23 St, Lexington Av/53 St, and 5 Av/53 St, take the train.
- For service to/from 7 Av, take the or use the nearby 57 St-7 Av station.
- For service to/from stations between 50 St and World Trade Center, take the .
trains, Manhattan and Queens
From midnight Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday, shuttle trains aren't running between Lexington Av/63 St and 21 St-Queeensbridge in either direction because of track replacement and other repairs on the 63 St line.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Roosevelt Island and Queens Plaza, stopping at 21 St-Queensbridge.
- For service to/from Lexington Av/63 St, take the or train or consider using the nearby Lexington Av/59 St station ( overnight).
- Reminder: trains are running on the line between 5 Av/53 St and Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av in both directions because of long-term construction on the 63 St line.
trains, Brooklyn
Coney Island-bound and Church Av-bound trains are running on the express track from Smith-9 Sts to Church Av from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of electrical maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Queens-bound train.
- For service to/from 4 Av-9 St, consider taking the train.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
All branches
Some trains are running on a modified schedule from midnight Saturday to 4 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvements at Massapequa Park.
- Check our TrainTime app or see the full schedules here.
Babylon Branch
Service is reduced and trains are not stopping at Massapequa Park from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvements at Massapequa Park.
- During daytime hours, Babylon Branch trains that normally run to and from Grand Central are canceled. Trains to and from Penn Station run on a revised schedule. Transfer at Jamaica for Grand Central.
- Massapequa Park riders should use Massapequa station instead. NICE Bus will accept LIRR tickets on the n54 and n55 bus routes between Amityville, Massapequa Park and Massapequa. Buses do not run during the overnight or early morning hours. See bus schedules here.
- The last trains to stop at Massapequa Park are the 11:13 p.m. from Grand Central (departing Massapequa Park at 12:13 a.m.) and 11:56 p.m. to Penn Station on Friday night. Service resumes with the 4:28 a.m. from Penn Station (departing Massapequa Park at 5:20 a.m.) and the 4:23 a.m. to Penn Station on Monday morning.
- Check our TrainTime app or see the full schedules here.
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.