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Subway service changes: February 3-6

There are service changes on the subway this weekend. Here’s how that will affect how you get around.
Updated February 3, 2023 9:00 a.m.

February is here, and we've got good news: Winter is exactly halfway over! Whether you're a fan of the cold — and there will be plenty of that this weekend — or looking forward to warmer days, we hope you'll take advantage of public transit to get around this weekend.

Here's what's going on:

  •  trains aren't running at all overnight
  •  trains aren't running between 34 St-Hudson Yards and Queensboro Plaza
  •  trains aren't running between Inwood-207 St and 168 St
  •  trains aren't stopping at Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  •  trains aren't running between Hewes St and Broad St
  •  trains aren't running between Myrtle Av and Delancey St-Essex St

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, Manhattan

Service is suspended from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5:30 a.m. Saturday, 11:45 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday, and 11:45 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday. This is because of track replacement.

  • Free shuttle buses are running between Harlem-148 St and 135 St . Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
  • For service between 135 St and Times Sq-42 St, take the   train.
  • Reminder: During overnight hours,   and   trains run between Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan.

 trains, Manhattan and Queens

Trains are not running between 34 St-Hudson Yards and Queensboro Plaza in either direction from 12:15 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.

  • Free shuttle buses are running in two sections:
    • Between 34 St-Hudson Yards and Times Sq-42 St.
    • Between Queensboro Plaza and Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av.
    • Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
  •  trains are running between Queensboro Plaza and Flushing-Main St.
  • For service between Manhattan and Queens, take   trains.
  • Special weekend   service is running every 20 minutes between 34 St-Herald Sq and Astoria-Ditmars Blvd from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
  • 42 St Shuttle   trains will run overnight.

Queensboro Plaza-bound trains are running on the express track from 74 St-Broadway to Queensboro Plaza from 12:15 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.

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

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan and Queens.

 trains, Manhattan

From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday,   trains are not running between 168 St and Inwood-207 St in either direction, and   trains are not running between 145 St and 168 St in either direction. This is because of station work.

  • Free shuttle buses are running on Broadway between 168 St and Inwood-207 St, and on Fort Washington Avenue between 168 St and 190 St. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
  •  trains are running between 168 St and Far Rockaway/Ozone Park, making local stops at 155 St and 163 St-Amsterdam Av.
  •  trains are running between Euclid Av and 145 St.
  • Reminder:   trains do not run overnight.
  •  trains also make nearby stops between 168 St and 207 St.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan.

 trains, Brooklyn

From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday,  trains aren't stopping at Coney Island-Stillwell Av. The first/last stop is Bay 50 St. This is because of signal work.

  • Free shuttle buses are running between Bay 50 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
  •  trains are running between Norwood-205 St and Bay 50 St.
  • For direct service to/from Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take   trains.

Learn more about changes to   service in Brooklyn.

 trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn

From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday,   trains are not running between Hewes St and Broad St in either direction, and   trains are not running between Myrtle Av and Delancey St-Essex St. This is because of signal work.

  • For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn/Queens, transfer to an   or   train at Broadway Junction. Or, take an   train from Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.
  • Free shuttle buses are running between Delancey St-Essex St and Hewes St. Look for signs outside your station for walking directions to the shuttle bus stop.
  •  trains are running between Hewes St and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer.
  •  trains are running between Myrtle Av and Middle Village-Metropolitan Av.
  • For service to/from stations between Delancey St-Essex St and Broad St, use nearby   stations.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Other service changes

 trains, Bronx

Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from Gun Hill Rd to E 180 St from 3:45 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement.

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

Learn more about changes to   service in the Bronx.

 trains, Bronx

Bronx-bound trains are running on the express track this weekend because of track replacement: 

  • On Saturday from 3:45 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., trains are running express from 167 St to Mosholu Pkwy.
  • From 11:45 p.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday, trains are running express from 125 St to Mosholu Pkwy.

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

Trains are running every 16 minutes between 125 St and Woodlawn from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

  • Some uptown   trains will end at 125 St and then run to 3 Av-138 St on the   line. Transfer at 125 St to continue your trip.

Learn more about changes to   service in the Bronx.

 trains, Manhattan

From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, downtown   and   trains are running on the express track from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Canal St, and downtown   trains are running on the express track from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Canal St. This is because of structural maintenance.

  • For service from 50 St, take the  .
  • For service to 50 St from the  , take an uptown train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, or transfer to the   at 59 St-Columbus Circle and take it to 7 Av for the  .
  • For service to/from 23 St and Spring St, take an uptown train.

Learn more about changes to   service in Manhattan.

 trains, Queens

From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Manhattan-bound trains from Jamaica-179 St   / Jamaica-Van Wyck   are running on the express track to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke because of electrical work.

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

Learn more about changes to   service in Queens.

 trains, Brooklyn

From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Manhattan-bound  trains are running on the express track from Avenue X to Smith-9 Sts, and Court Sq-bound   trains are running on the express track from Church Av to Smith-9 Sts. This is because of station work.

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

Learn more about changes to  service in Brooklyn.

 trains, Brooklyn

Manhattan-bound trains are running on the express track from 36 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr from 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of electrical work.

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

Learn more about changes to   service in Brooklyn.

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.

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