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Subway and rail service changes: April 28-May 1

There are service changes on the subway, LIRR, and Metro-North this weekend. Here’s how that will affect how you get around.
Updated April 28, 2023 9:00 a.m.

Did February march? No, but April may.

And it did. Happy last weekend of April!

Dad jokes aside, here's what's going on this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):

  •  trains aren't running between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse
  •  trains are rerouted between Manhattan and Brooklyn
  •  trains aren't running between Norwood-205 St and 161 St-Yankee Stadium
  •  trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  •  trains aren't running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs
  •  trains aren't running between 8 Av and 14 St-Union Sq

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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Major subway service changes

 trains, Bronx

From 5:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday,   trains are not running between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse in either direction. This is because of track replacement. 

  •  trains are running in two sections:
    • Between Dyre Av and E 180 St
    • Between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Bowling Green, bypassing 138 St-Grand Concourse northbound.
  • To continue your trip on the  , transfer to the   between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse.
  • For service to/from 138 St-Grand Concourse, take the  .
  • Reminder: Overnight,   trains only run between Dyre Av and E 180 St.

Learn more about changes to  service in the Bronx.

 trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn

 trains are running on the   line between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Jay St-MetroTech in both directions from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.

  • For service to/from Spring St, Canal St, and Chambers St/World Trade Center, take the   train. Transfer between   and  trains at W 4 St-Wash Sq.
  • For service to/from Fulton St, take the   train to/from Delancey St-Essex St. Transfer between   and   trains at Delancey St-Essex St.
  • As an alternative for service between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the   train between Cortlandt St and Jay St-MetroTech. Transfer between   and   trains at Jay St-MetroTech.
  • For service to/from High St, use the nearby York St   station.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

 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.

Learn more about changes to   service in the Bronx.

 trains, Brooklyn

Trains are not running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of signal modernization work.  

  • For service to/from stations between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, use local buses or nearby   and   stations.
  • trains are running between Jamaica-179 St and Church Av.

Learn more about changes to   service in Brooklyn.

 trains, Brooklyn and Queens

Trains are not running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs in either direction from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.

  • Free shuttle buses are running between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
  • When exiting at Bedford-Nostrand Avs, Metropolitan Av/Lorimer St or Court Sq, see a station employee to request a GO ticket for re-admittance to the subway at no additional cost.
  •  trains are running between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Church Av.

Learn more about changes to   service in Brooklyn and Queens.

 trains, Manhattan

Trains are not running between 8 Av and 14 St-Union Sq in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.

  • M14A/D-SBS and free L92 shuttle buses provide alternate service at 8 Av, 6 Av, and 14 St-Union Sq. Transfer between the M14/L92 and   at 14 St-Union Sq.
  •  trains are running between 14 St-Union Sq and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan.

Other service changes

 trains, Brooklyn

Brooklyn-bound trains are running on the express track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 59 St from 10:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track replacement work.

  • For service to/from Union St, 4 Av-9 St, Prospect Av, and 25 St, take the  , which will make local stops.
  • For service to/from 45 St and 53 St, take a Manhattan-bound   train.

Learn more about changes to   service in Brooklyn.

Long Island Rail Road service changes

Far Rockaway Branch

Trains are not running between Valley Stream and Far Rockaway in either direction from 10:30 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.

  • Buses are running between Valley Stream and Far Rockaway.
  • Trains are running between Penn Station and Valley Stream, on an adjusted schedule.

Learn more about changes to Far Rockaway Branch service.

Metro-North Railroad service changes

Pascack Valley Line

Trains are not running between Spring Valley and Secaucus Junction in either direction on Saturday and Sunday because of maintenance work.

  • Buses are running between Spring Valley and Secaucus, along two routes:
    • Express between Spring Valley and Secaucus, stopping at Nanuet and Pearl River until 9 p.m. daily.
    • Local, making all stops between Spring Valley and Secaucus all day.
  • See the full bus schedule.

Learn more about changes to Pascack Valley Line service.

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.

See how to contact us.