If the past week of gloomy, rainy, gray days made you feel like your energy was completely depleted, you're not alone. But we've got an antidote: fall foliage!
This weekend, Metro-North is running extra trains on the Hudson Line for folks who want to lean very hard into autumn by going leaf peeping. While leaves are just beginning to change, according to New York State's fall foliage report, it's still a lovely time to take in the views along the Hudson River and hit up cute towns like Tarrytown, Cold Spring, or Beacon. (Don't want to leave town? We recommend watching "When Harry Met Sally," which should give you your fill of fall vibes — without leaving your couch.)
As far as this weekend goes, here are some of the bigger service changes:
- trains aren't running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- trains aren't running between Crescent St and Jamaica Center
- trains aren't running between Lorimer St and Broadway Junction
- trains aren't running between Times Sq-42 St and Queensboro Plaza
- trains are rerouted on the and lines in Manhattan
- trains aren't running between Jefferson Av and Tottenville
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 Brooklyn
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, 168 St-bound trains are running on the line from Jay St-MetroTech to 34 St-Herald Sq, and then via the line to 59 St-Columbus Circle. This is because of signal improvement work.
- For service to/from High St, Fulton St, Chambers St, Canal St, 14 St, 34 St-Penn Station, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, take the .
- For service to/from Spring St, 23 St, and 50 St, take a downtown train to the next express station and transfer to an uptown train.
- Reminder: trains don't run overnight.
- Reminder: Jamaica Center-bound trains are running on the express track in Manhattan because of planned work during this time.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
trains, Brooklyn
Trains are not running between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 11:45 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.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
Trains are not running between Crescent St and Jamaica Center in both directions from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Crescent St and 121 St, and then to/from Jamaica-Van Wyck on the . Look for signs outside affected stations to locate the closest shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running between Broad St and Crescent St.
- For service to/from JFK Airport, consider transferring to/from the train at Broadway Junction and AirTrain JFK at Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn and Queens.
trains, Brooklyn
Trains are not running between Lorimer St and Broadway Junction in both directions from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of station improvement work.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Lorimer St and Broadway Junction. Look for signs outside affected stations to locate the closest shuttle bus stop.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between 8 Av and Lorimer St.
- Between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.
- For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, consider using trains.
- At Lorimer St, all trains board at the Canarsie-bound platform.
- At Broadway Junction, all trains board at the platform.
Learn more about changes to service in Brooklyn.
trains, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens
trains are not running between Times Sq-42 St and Queensboro Plaza in both directions from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of urgent track maintenance.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and Queensboro Plaza.
- Between Times Sq-42 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- For service between Manhattan and Queens, take the train between Times Sq-42 St and Queensboro Plaza.
- For service to/from 49 St and 57 St-7 Av, take the train.
- For service to/from 5 Av/59 St and Lexington Av-59 St, use the nearby 59 St station.
trains are running on the line between Canal St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr in both directions, making all line stops between those stations.
- At Canal St, board trains on the platform.
trains are running on the line between DeKalb Av and W 4 St-Wash Sq, and on the line between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Queens Plaza in both directions.
- For service to/from stations between DeKalb Av and Times Sq-42 St, take the train.
- For service to/from 49 St and 57 St-7 Av, take the train.
- For service to/from 5 Av/59 St and Lexington Av-59 St, use the nearby 59 St station.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
trains, Staten Island
Trains are not running between Jefferson Av and Tottenville in either direction from 1 a.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Monday because of maintenance work.
- Free shuttle buses are running between Jefferson Av and Tottenville. Look for signs outside affected train stations to locate the shuttle bus stop nearest you.
- trains are running between St George and Jefferson Av.
Learn more about changes to service on Staten Island.
Other service changes
trains, Bronx
Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from E 180 St to 3 Av-149 St from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Bronx-bound train.
Learn more about changes to service in the Bronx.
trains, Bronx
Downtown trains are running on the express track from Burnside Av to 149 St-Grand Concourse from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Woodlawn-bound train.
Learn more about changes to service in the Bronx.
trains, Bronx
Downtown trains are running on the express track from Pelham Bay Park to 3 Av-138 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance and station improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Pelham Bay Park-bound train.
Learn more about changes to service in the Bronx.
trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn
From 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Inwood-207 St-bound trains are running on the express track from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle, and Jamaica Center-bound trains are running on the express track from Canal St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. This is because of signal improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.
Queens-bound and Euclid Av-bound trains are running on the express track from Utica Av to Broadway Junction from 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
Learn more about changes to service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Oyster Bay Branch
Trains are not running between Mineola and Oyster Bay in both directions from 8:15 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Monday while we test a new signal system near Mineola.
- Buses are running between Mineola and Oyster Bay.
- Eastbound riders should remain on the Ronkonkoma-bound train from Penn Station to Mineola, where bus service will be available. (Buses will connect with Huntington-bound trains at 10:54 p.m. Friday night and 1:09 a.m. Sat/Sun morning)
- Westbound buses will leave up to 25-30 minutes earlier than normal train times.
- The last trains to run on Friday night are the 7:12 p.m. from Oyster Bay and the 8:07 p.m. from Jamaica.
- Service resumes with the 5:12 a.m. from Oyster Bay on Monday morning.
Learn more about changes to Oyster Bay Branch service.
West Hempstead Branch
Trains are not running between Valley Stream and West Hempstead in both directions from 6 a.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Monday while we repair a switch near Valley Stream.
- Buses are running between Valley Stream and West Hempstead.
- Transfer between trains and buses at Valley Stream.
Learn more about changes to West Hempstead Branch service.
Metro-North Railroad service changes
Port Jervis Line
Trains are not running between Suffern and Port Jervis in both directions from 12:45 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
- Buses are running between Ramsey-Route 17 and all stations between Sloatsburg and Port Jervis. See the full bus schedule here.
- Trains are running between Hoboken and Suffern on a modified schedule and express service isn't running.
- Riders traveling from Otisville and Salisbury Mills to Hoboken and New York should consider using the Middletown or Harriman stations instead. Local bus service will be available but does not connect with the train at Ramsey-Route 17.
- Busing begins on Saturday morning with the 12:39 a.m. from Hoboken. Train service resumes early Monday morning with the 12:39 a.m. from Hoboken.
Learn more about changes to Port Jervis Line service.
Wassaic Line
Trains are not running between Southeast and Wassaic in both directions 24/7 through November 20, 2022 because of track maintenance.
- Buses are running between Southeast and Wassaic. Express and local buses will be available for most trains. Expect up to an additional hour of travel time. See the full bus schedule here.
- Trains are running between Grand Central Terminal and Southeast.
Learn more about changes to Wassaic 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.
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