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Service changes on the A, C, D, and Q lines in November 2024

There will be major service changes while we replace switches at 59 St-Columbus Circle. Here’s what you need to know.
Updated October 15, 2024 9:00 a.m.

What we’re doing

From November 4-18, there will be weekday overnight service changes on the  lines and weekend service changes on the  lines.

  • Overnight on weekdays, November 4-8 and 11-15:
    •  trains won’t run between 145 St and W 4 St-Washington Sq, and will run in two sections.
    •  trains won’t run between 145 St and 42 St-Bryant Park, and will run in two sections.
  • Over the weekends of November 8-11 and 15-18:
    •  trains won’t run between 145 St and W 4 St-Washington Sq, and will run in two sections.
    • ​ trains won’t run at all.
    •  trains won’t run between 145 St and 42 St-Bryant Park, and will run in two sections.
    •  trains won’t run between 96 St and Times Sq-42 St.

Additional service changes are coming in late December and January as we complete this project.

Other service changes may also affect your trip. Check planned service changes or service status, or use the MTA app for more information.

Why we’re doing it

We’re replacing switches at 59 St-Columbus Circle on the  lines, which allow trains to move between the express and local tracks and the 8 Av  and 6 Av  lines. These switches have reached the end of their useful lives and need to be replaced. New switches will enable us to deliver more reliable service to the riders who rely on these lines each day.

Weekday overnight service changes, November 4-8 and 11-15

 trains

From 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.,  trains won’t run between 145 St and W 4 St-Washington Sq.

  •  trains will run in two sections:
    • Between Inwood-207 St and 145 St.
    • Between Far Rockaway-Mott Av and W 4 St-Washington Sq, on the  to 63 St/Lexington Av, and on the  to 96 St.
    •  shuttle trains will run normally between Euclid Av and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd.
  • For service between 145 St and 59 St-Columbus Circle, use nearby  stations.
    • Transfer at 168 St  or Fulton St .
    • Free shuttle buses will also run between 145 St  and 96 St , making local stops in between.
  • For service between 50 St and W 4 St-Washington Sq, take the .

 trains

From 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.,  trains won’t run between 145 St and 42 St-Bryant Park.

  •  trains will run in two sections:
    • Between Norwood-205 St and 145 St.
    • Between 42 St-Bryant Park and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
  • For service between the Bronx and Midtown, take the .
    • Transfer at 161 St-Yankee Stadium .
  • For service to/from 125 St, use nearby 125 St .
    • Free shuttle buses will also run between 145 St  and 96 St , making local stops in between.
  • For service to/from 59 St-Columbus Circle, take  trains or use nearby 57 St/7 Av .
  • For service to/from 7 Av, take the  or use nearby 57 St/7 Av .
  • For service to/from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, take  trains or use nearby 49 St .

 trains

To provide additional service during this service change, during overnight hours:

  •  42 St Shuttle trains will run.
  •  trains will run between Harlem-148 St and 14 St.

Weekend service changes, November 8-11 and 15-18

 trains

From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday,  trains won’t run between 145 St and W 4 St-Washington Sq.

  •  trains will run in two sections:
    • Between Inwood-207 St and 145 St, making local stops.
    • Between Queens and W 4 St-Washington Sq, on the  to 63 St/Lexington Av, and on the  to 96 St.
    •  trains will make local stops in Brooklyn.
  • For service between 145 St and 59 St-Columbus Circle, use nearby  stations.
    • Transfer at 168 St  or Fulton St .
    • Free shuttle buses will also run between 145 St  and 96 St , making local stops in between.
  • For service between 50 St and W 4 St-Washington Sq, take the .

 trains

On Saturday and Sunday,  trains won’t run at all.

  • For service between 168 St and 145 St, take the .
  • For service between 145 St and 59 St-Columbus Circle, use nearby  stations.
    • Transfer at 168 St  or Fulton St .
    • Free shuttle buses will also run between 145 St  and 96 St , making local stops in between.
  • For service between 50 St and Canal St, take the .
  • For service between Canal St and Euclid Av, take the , which will run local in Brooklyn all weekend.

 trains

From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday,  trains won’t run between 145 St and 42 St-Bryant Park.

  •  trains will run in two sections:
    • Between Norwood-205 St and 145 St.
    • Between 42 St-Bryant Park and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
  • For service between the Bronx and Midtown, take the .
    • Transfer at 161 St-Yankee Stadium .
  • For service to/from 125 St, use nearby 125 St .
    • Free shuttle buses will also run between 145 St  and 96 St , making local stops in between.
  • For service to/from 59 St-Columbus Circle, take the  or use nearby 57 St/7 Av .
  • For service to/from 7 Av, take the  or use nearby 57 St/7 Av .
  • For service to/from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, take  trains or use nearby 49 St .

 trains

From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday,  trains won’t run between 96 St and Times Sq-42 St.

  • For service between 96 St and Lexington Av/63 St, take the , which is running on the  between these stations.
    • Transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq .
  • For service to/from 57 St/7 Av and 49 St, take  trains.

 trains

To provide additional service during this service change:

  • During the day and evening,  trains will run more frequently.
  •  42 St Shuttle trains will run overnight.
  • Overnight,  trains will run between Harlem-148 St and 14 St.
  • During the day,  trains will run more frequently.