We hope you're enjoying the unseasonably warm weather this week! We've got the details on subway and rail service changes this Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend.
On Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the subway will run on a regular weekday schedule. Buses will run on a modified weekday schedule, with special schedules for some express bus routes. The LIRR will run on a weekday schedule, with off-peak fares in effect on all trains. Metro-North will run on an expanded Saturday schedule, with additional trains in the morning and evening peak hours. Check TrainTime or Schedules for details.
Here's what else is happening this weekend (also viewable as a handy map):
- trains aren't running between 74 St-Broadway and 34 St-Hudson Yards.
- trains aren't running between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Norwood-205 St.
- Overnight trains are running on the between Queens Plaza and 34 St-Herald Sq, skipping 49 St.
- trains aren't running between Crescent St and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer.
- trains are running in two sections: between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and 39 Av-Dutch Kills. and between 96 St on the line and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains aren't running between Prospect Park and 96 St.
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, 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-Dutch Kills 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.
- The 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 St and 74 St-Broadway.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and 39 Av-Dutch Kills.
- 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-42 St and Grand Central-42 St.
trains, Bronx
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Norwood-205 St in either direction and downtown 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 between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Bedford Park Blvd, take the to nearby stations along Jerome Av.
- For service to/from 155 St, take an uptown train.
- Norwood-205 St is connected by a free D90 shuttle bus to Mosholu Pkwy .
- Transfer between the and the at 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
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, skipping 49 St 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, Brooklyn and Queens
trains aren't running between Crescent St and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer in either direction from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.
- Free J90 shuttle buses are running between Crescent St and 121 St, connecting to Jamaica-Van Wyck . Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
- For service to/from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer, take the .
- trains are running between Broad St and Crescent St.
trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Prospect Park and 96 St in either direction from 12:45 a.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Monday because of track replacement.
- Free Q90 shuttle buses are running between Prospect Park and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
- For service between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 57 St-7 Av, take trains.
- For service between 57 St-7 Av and 96 St, take trains, which are running on the line between these stations.
- trains are running between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and Prospect Park.
Other subway service changes
trains, Manhattan and the Bronx
Downtown and local trains are running on the express track between 96 St and Times Sq-42 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural and station maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown train.
Wakefield-bound trains are running on the express track from Gun Hill Rd to Wakefield-241 St from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
and trains are running less frequently Saturday and Sunday while trains share tracks in Manhattan.
- trains are running every 8 minutes from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Sunday.
- trains are running every 12 minutes from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
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
Far Rockaway Branch
Far Rockaway Branch trains are running to Grand Central from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Transfer at Jamaica for service to Penn Station.
- Check our TrainTime app or Schedules for more information.
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.