Happy Friday, riders! Let’s not beat around the bush—it’s a hot one in New York this week, with extreme heat conditions continuing into the weekend, so if you’re headed out, make sure you stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and stay in the shade if possible. Check out NYC’s guide to extreme heat for more advice, and find a cooling center.
If you're traveling to JFK airport , note that trains are running in two sections this weekend. For a direct trip, take the to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport or the to Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a map):
- trains aren't running between 14 St and South Ferry.
- trains aren't running between 34 St-Penn Station and Brooklyn.
- In the Bronx, trains are running on the and trains are running on the .
- trains aren't running.
- trains are running on the in Brooklyn.
- There is no service at Norwood-205 St.
- trains aren't running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs.
- trains aren't running between Crescent St and Broadway Junction and are running in two sections.
- trains aren't running between Manhattan and Queens, and are running in two sections.
- trains are running on the via Roosevelt Island between Manhattan and Queens.
For more details, 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, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday:
- trains aren't running between 14 St and South Ferry.
- trains are running between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and 14 St, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
- During the day on Saturday, uptown trains are running nonstop from 96 St to 137 St-City College.
- During the day on Sunday, downtown trains are running nonstop from 137 St-City College to 96 St.
- trains aren't running between 34 St-Penn Station and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College.
- trains are running between 34 St-Penn Station and E 180 St and on the to/from Eastchester-Dyre Av, every 10 minutes during the day and evening.
- trains are suspended.
- trains are running between Woodlawn and New Lots Av, making local stops in Brooklyn (except Hoyt St).
- trains are running between E 180 St and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, making local stops in Brooklyn (except Hoyt St), and on the to/from Wakefield-241 St.
- 42 St Shuttle is running overnight.
Learn more about these service changes.
- For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the .
- In the Bronx:
- Take the for service between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St.
- Take the for service between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
- For service between Harlem-148 St and 135 St, take free shuttle buses, which are making all stops between these stations.
- For service between 34 St-Penn Station and 14 St, take the .
- For service between 14 St and Chambers St, use nearby stations.
- For service between Chambers St and South Ferry, and Chambers St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, take nearby trains.
- In Brooklyn:
- Take trains for service between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
- Take the for service to New Lots Av.
- Take the for service to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College.
trains, the Bronx and Brooklyn
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, there is no service at Norwood-205 St because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from Norwood-205 St, take free shuttle buses, which are running between Bedford Park Blvd and Norwood-205 St.
- trains are running between Bedford Park Blvd and Coney Island-Stillwell Av all weekend.
- Coney Island-bound trains are running from Bedford Park Blvd to Coney Island-Stillwell Av all weekend, but are rerouted via the from 36 St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs because of signal modernization.
- For service between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs, take free T403 shuttle buses, which are running between these stations making all stops.
- When exiting the subway at Court Sq, Lorimer St (Metropolitan Av), or Bedford-Nostrand Avs, get a GO Ticket from a station agent for re-entry.
- trains are running between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Church Av, every 10 minutes during the day and evening.
- Bedford-Nostrand Avs-bound are running express from Church Av to Smith-9 Sts during this time, stopping only at 7 Av. For service to/from skipped stations, take a Coney Island-bound train or Church Av-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Crescent St and Broadway Junction and are running in two sections:
- Between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Crescent St, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
- Between Broadway Junction and Broad St, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
This is because of track replacement.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Crescent St and Broadway Junction, making all stops.
trains, Manhattan and Queens
trains aren't running between Queensboro Plaza and Times Sq-42 St from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, and are running in two sections:
- Between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and Queensboro Plaza.
- Between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and Times Sq-42 St.
This is because of track replacement.
- For service between Queens and Manhattan, take the .
- At Queensboro Plaza, all trains are stopping at the Manhattan-bound platform.
- For service to/from Lexington Av/59 St and 5 Av/59 St, use nearby 59 St .
- For service to/from 49 St and 57 St-7 Av, take trains.
- trains are running local in both directions.
trains, Manhattan and Queens
trains are running on the via Roosevelt Island between 36 St and 57 St-7 Av in both directions all day Saturday and Sunday because of track replacement.
- For service to/from Queens Plaza, take the .
- For service to/from Lexington Av/59 St and 5 Av/59 St, use nearby 59 St .
Other subway service changes
Several trains are skipping stops in one direction from Friday night to early Monday morning, unless otherwise specified. For service to/from skipped stops, take a train going the opposite direction.
- During the day on Saturday, uptown trains are running nonstop from 96 St to 137 St-City College.
- During the day on Sunday, downtown trains are running nonstop from 137 St-City College to 96 St.
- From early Saturday morning to Sunday night, Manhattan-bound trains are running nonstop from Pelham Bay Park to Parkchester.
- Manhattan-bound trains are running express from Kings Hwy to Jay St-MetroTech.
For more information on these changes, use our Planned Service Changes lookup tool.
Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad service changes
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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—MTA and TrainTime—also provide real-time service information. You can also contact us in real time for help planning your trip.