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Subway service changes: December 22-25

There are service changes on the subway this holiday weekend. Here’s how that will affect how you get around.
Updated December 22, 2023 10:00 a.m.

Happy holidays, riders!

This weekend, subway lines are running on a regular Sunday schedule on Sunday, December 24. On Monday, December 25, the subway is also running on a Sunday schedule for Christmas Day.

For Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North riders, trains will operate on a weekend schedule on Sunday. On Monday, December 25, LIRR will operate on a weekend schedule. Metro-North will operate on a special schedule, with hourly service at most stations. Use our free TrainTime app to view your schedule, or see more details here.

And finally, one important thing to note for next week: Beginning Tuesday, December 26, 42 St Shuttle  trains won't run 24/7 through 6 a.m. Saturday, December 30. For service between Times Sq-42 St and Grand Central-42 St, take the  train or the M42 bus. During this closure, equipment will be installed to enable future cellular connectivity in the tunnel between stations. Learn more.

Here's what else is happening (also viewable as a handy map):

  •  trains are running every 16 minutes in part of the Bronx
  •  trains are running every 16 minutes in most of the Bronx
  •  trains aren't stopping at Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • Brooklyn-bound  trains are running on the  from lower Manhattan to Downtown Brooklyn
  • Brooklyn-bound ​ trains are running on the ​ from lower Manhattan to Downtown Brooklyn

For more detailed breakdowns, keep on scrolling. We’ve also got travel alternatives for stations that will be closed or skipped.

And don't forget to sign up for the MTA Weekender, a newsletter sent every Friday. You'll get these service changes directly in your inbox, with more than enough time to plan your weekend travel. Subscribe here.

Major subway service changes

 trains, Bronx

 trains are running every 16 minutes between Wakefield-241 St and E 180 St from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 12:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. This is because of track replacement.

  • Every other uptown  train will end at E 180 St. Transfer at E 180 St to continue your trip.

​ trains, Bronx

​ trains are running every 16 minutes between Woodlawn and 149 St-Grand Concourse from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. This is because of track replacement.

  • Every other uptown ​ train will end at 149 St-Grand Concourse, bypassing 138 St-Grand Concourse. Transfer at 149 St-Grand Concourse to continue your trip.
  • For service to/from 138 St-Grand Concourse, take a Woodlawn-bound  train, or the  train.

Woodlawn-bound ​ trains are running on the express track from 167 St to Mosholu Pkwy 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, or use nearby  stations on the Grand Concourse. Transfer between  and  trains at 161 St-Yankee Stadium.

​​ trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn

 trains aren't stopping at Coney Island-Stillwell Av from 5:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday because of track maintenance.

  • Free shuttle buses are running between 86 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
  • For direct service to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take  trains.
  •  trains are running between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and 86 St.

Brooklyn-bound ​​ trains and overnight ​​​​ local trains are running on the ​​​​ line from Canal St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, and then on the express track to 59 St. Brooklyn-bound  trains are running on the  line from Canal St to DeKalb Av. This is because of track replacement. 

  • ​​​ changes are in effect from 6 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
  • ​​​ changes are in effect overnight on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
  •  changes are in effect 11:15 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.
  • Bay Ridge-bound ​​​​ trains are skipping DeKalb Av. Take the ​​​​ or a Manhattan-bound ​​​​​​​​ train instead.
  • For service to/from City Hall, Cortlandt St, Rector St, Whitehall St, and Court St, take the .
  • Reminder: At Canal St, rerouted ​​​​​​​ trains stop at the ​​​​ platform, and rerouted  trains stop at the  platform.

Overnight Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, ​​​​ trains aren't running between Whitehall St and 59 St (Brooklyn) because of equipment installation.

  • ​​​ trains are running between Bay Ridge-95 St and 59 St in Brooklyn.
  • For 53 St and 45 St, take the ​.
  • For 36 St, 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St, Union St, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, and DeKalb Av, take a local ​ or ​.

Other subway service changes

 trains, Brooklyn

Late-night Coney Island-bound  trains are not stopping at DeKalb Av, and are running on the express track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 36 St because of track replacement.

  • For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.

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 WhatsApp, and more.

See how to contact us.