Happy Friday! It's Open House New York Weekend, when sites across the five boroughs open their doors to the public. We hope you have plans to get out and explore something new this weekend. No matter where your adventures take you, public transit can take you there.
Heading out of town instead? If your destination is the Oyster Fest in Oyster Bay, the LIRR has extra service for you Saturday and Sunday on the Oyster Bay Branch.
An important heads up for train riders: This weekend, trains aren't running between 74 St-Broadway and 34 St-Hudson Yards. Consider taking trains, the 42 St Shuttle, or the LIRR. Keep scrolling for more details, and view a map of the changes.
Finally, it's time to make your voice heard by taking the Fall edition of our Customers Count survey, which closes on November 2. Your feedback helps us improve service, and you can also win a $100 OMNY gift card. Take the survey now.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a map):
- trains aren't running in most of the Bronx and Manhattan-bound trains are running nonstop from E 180 St to 3 Av-149 St.
- trains aren't running between Pelham Bay Park and Parkchester.
- trains aren't running between 74 St-Broadway and 34 St-Hudson Yards.
- trains aren't running between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pwky.
- trains are running on the between Brooklyn and Manhattan
- Staten Island Railway isn't running between St George and Great Kills.
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, Bronx
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5:00 a.m. Monday:
- Manhattan-bound trains are running nonstop from E 180 St to 3 Av-149 St.
- Manhattan-bound trains bypass 138 St-Grand Concourse.
- trains aren't running between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse in either direction and are running in two sections:
- Between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
- Between Bowling Green and 149 St-Grand Concourse and on the to/from Burnside Av during the day and evening, every 20 minutes.
- Burnside Av-bound trains aren't stopping from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Burnside Av. For service to/from bypassed stations, take the .
This is because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from 138 St-Grand Concourse, take a northbound train.
- For service to/from bypassed stations between E 180 St and 3 Av-149 St, take a Wakefield-bound .
trains, Bronx
trains aren't running between Pelham Bay Park and Parkchester in either direction from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 5 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement work.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Pelham Bay Park and Parkchester making all stops.
- trains are running between Parkchester and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, Manhattan and Queens
trains aren't running between 74 St-Broadway and 34 St-Hudson Yards in either direction from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 3:30 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- trains are running between Flushing-Main St and 74 St-Broadway, every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
- Flushing-bound trains are running express from 74 St-Broadway to Mets-Willets Point.
- For service between Queens and Manhattan, take trains. Extra service is running on the during the day and evening.
- The LIRR will also accommodate subway riders traveling between Queens and Manhattan at no additional cost at Flushing, Mets-Willets Point, Woodside, Grand Central, and Penn Station.
- For service in Queens and Manhattan, take free shuttle buses, which are running on three routes:
- For service to/from local stations between Mets-Willets Point and 74 St-Broadway, take a 74 St-bound train.
- At 74 St-Broadway and Junction Blvd, Flushing-bound trains are boarding at the Manhattan-bound platform.
- When exiting the subway at 74 St-Broadway/Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Queensboro Plaza, or Court Sq, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- 42 St Shuttle trains are running at all times, including overnight, between Times Sq-42 St and Grand Central-42 St.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy in either direction from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- For service between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, take free T426 shuttle buses, which are running between these stations.
- When exiting the subway at Broadway Junction or Junius St (Livonia Av), get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- trains are running between 8 Av and Broadway Junction, every 8 minutes during the day and evening and 12 minutes overnight.
trains, Brooklyn and Manhattan
From 11:45 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday:
- trains are running via the between DeKalb Av and Canal St in both directions.
- At Canal St, trains are stopping at the platform.
- During late nights, trains aren't running between Whitehall St-South Ferry and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr in either direction, and are running nonstop between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St in both directions.
- Late-night trains are running between Bay Ridge-95 St and 36 St and nonstop to/from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 10 minutes.
This is because of track replacement.
- For service to/from bypassed stations in Manhattan, use nearby or stations.
- For service to/from Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, use nearby Borough Hall .
- During late nights:
- For service to/from DeKalb Av, take trains.
- For service between Union St and 25 St, take trains.
Staten Island Railway
Trains aren't running between St George and Great Kills in either direction from 1:15 a.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Monday because of maintenance.
- For service between St George and Great Kills, take free shuttle buses, which are running between these stations making all stops.
Other subway service changes
trains, Brooklyn
Manhattan-bound and local trains are running nonstop from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Flatbush Av-bound or New Lots Av-bound or local train.
- and trains are running every 12 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, Manhattan
Downtown and local trains are running nonstop from 125 St to 59 St from 11:45 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown or local train.
- You can also use nearby stations. Transfer between the and trains at 59 St-Columbus Circle or 168 St.
- Reminder: trains do not run overnight.
trains, Brooklyn
Coney Island-bound and Church Av-bound trains aren't stopping at 4 Av-9 St, 15 St-Prospect Park, and Fort Hamilton Pkwy from 11:45 p.m. Friday until 11:59 p.m. Sunday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound or Court Sq-bound train.
trains, Brooklyn
Coney Island-bound trains are running on the from 36 St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of structural rehabilitation.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound .
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Babylon Branch
Babylon Branch service is reduced and running on a revised schedule from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- Trains are running every hour during most of the day, and all trains are running run to/from Penn Station.
- For service to/from Grand Central, transfer at Jamaica.
- To provide additional service at Babylon Station, many Montauk Branch trains have been extended to and from Jamaica.
- Use Schedules or TrainTime to plan your trip.
Greenport Service
Trains aren't running between Ronkonkoma and Greenport on Saturday and Sunday because of switch work.
- For service between Ronkonkoma and Greenport, take shuttle buses, which are making all stops between these stations.
- Use Schedules or TrainTime to plan your trip.
Ronkonkoma Branch
Ronkonkoma Branch service is running on a revised schedule and is reduced east of Farmingdale from 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Monday because of switch work.
- Trains are running every hour between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma. During the day, every other train will run between Penn Station and Farmingdale only.
- Use Schedules or TrainTime to plan your trip.
West Hempstead Branch
West Hempstead Branch service isn't running between Valley Stream and West Hempstead in either direction from 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service between Valley Stream and West Hempstead, take shuttle buses, which are making all stops between these stations.
- West Hempstead Branch trains are running between Grand Central and Jamaica. Take a Long Beach Branch train to Valley Stream to connect with bus service.
- Use Schedules or TrainTime to plan your trip.
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.