City Terminal Zone

Good Service

train 4schedule Avg ~9 min

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Trains operate within the city terminal zone between Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, Atlantic Terminal, Hunterspoint Avenue, Long Island City and Jamaica.

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You must be in the first four cars to exit at Forest Hills in both directions

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CITY_ZONE

Jamaica

CZ19 min CZ1 minopen_in_new

CITY_ZONE

Kew Gardens

HE32 min LB46 minopen_in_new

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Forest Hills

BA48 min BA2 minopen_in_new

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Woodside

RO20 min RO13 minopen_in_new

CITY_ZONE

Grand Central

PJ37 min CZ21 minopen_in_new

CITY_ZONE

East New York

CZ10 min CZ9 minopen_in_new

CITY_ZONE

Nostrand Avenue

CZ5 min CZ14 minopen_in_new

CITY_ZONE

Atlantic Terminal

CZ14 min CZ21 minopen_in_new

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Penn Station

RO9 min LB8 minopen_in_new

CITY_ZONE City Terminal Zone Status & Alerts

Boarding Change

Until Summer 2027
Update at 2026-08-21 09:06

You must be in the first four cars to exit at Forest Hills in both directions

What’s Happening?
Accessibility improvements
Extra Service

Aug 20 - 21, Thu and Fri, 4:45 PM to 11:30 PM
Update at 2026-08-21 09:06

Some LIRR trains will make added stops at Forest Hills for concert attendees

You must be in one of the first four cars to exit at Forest Hills.
Take your ticket with you as you leave the train, it will be checked at the station before you can exit.
See more details on getting to Forest Hills Stadium.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Aug 22, Sat, 1:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Aug 23 - 24, Sun 7:00 PM to Mon 4:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-21 09:06

No westbound service at Kew Gardens and Forest Hills; westbound trains from Jamaica bypass Woodside
Westbound trains run nonstop from Jamaica to Manhattan. Port Washington Branch trains continue to stop at Woodside in both directions.
The subway will allow LIRR riders to enter the following stations at no cost:
- Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av E
- Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike EF
- Forest Hills-71 Av EF
- Woodside-61 St 7
Present your LIRR ticket to the station booth agent for access to the subway system.
What's happening?
Accessibility improvements
Extra Service

Aug 22, Saturday, 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
Update at 2026-08-21 09:06

Some LIRR trains will make added stops at Forest Hills for concert attendees

You must be in one of the first four cars to exit at Forest Hills.
Take your ticket with you as you leave the train, it will be checked at the station before you can exit.
See more details on getting to Forest Hills Stadium.
Boarding Change

Until Summer 2027
Update at 2026-08-21 09:06

You must be in the first four cars to exit eastbound trains at Forest Hills

What’s Happening?
Accessibility improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Aug 24 - 27, Mon to Thu, 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-21 09:06

No westbound service at Kew Gardens and Forest Hills; westbound trains from Jamaica bypass Woodside
Westbound trains run nonstop from Jamaica to Manhattan. Port Washington Branch trains continue to stop at Woodside in both directions.
The subway will allow LIRR riders to enter the following stations at no cost:
- Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av E
- Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike EF
- Forest Hills-71 Av EF
- Woodside-61 St 7
Present your LIRR ticket to the station booth agent for access to the subway system.
What's happening?
Accessibility improvements
Extra Service

Aug 27 - 28, Thu and Fri, 4:45 PM to 11:30 PM
Update at 2026-08-21 09:06

Some LIRR trains will make added stops at Forest Hills for concert attendees

You must be in one of the first four cars on eastbound trains, and one of the first six cars on westbound trains, to exit at Forest Hills.
Take your ticket with you as you leave the train, it will be checked at the station before you can exit.
See more details on getting to Forest Hills Stadium.
Extra Service

Aug 29, Saturday, 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
Update at 2026-08-21 09:06

Some LIRR trains will make added stops at Forest Hills for concert attendees

You must be in one of the first four cars on eastbound trains, and one of the first six cars on westbound trains, to exit at Forest Hills.
Take your ticket with you as you leave the train, it will be checked at the station before you can exit.
See more details on getting to Forest Hills Stadium.
Weekend Schedule

Monday, September 7
Update at 2026-08-21 09:06

LIRR trains run on a weekend schedule on Labor Day
Special Notice

Starting Tuesday, September 8
Update at 2026-08-21 09:06

New timetables are in effect on all branches, with revised departure times on many weekday off-peak trains

Check our TrainTime app or mta.info/schedules to see if your trip has changed.

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LIRR City Terminal Zone FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the LIRR City Terminal Zone?

Service operates between Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, Atlantic Terminal, Hunterspoint Avenue, Long Island City and Jamaica. Officially labeled as the City Terminal Zone.

Is the LIRR City Terminal Zone running right now, and how many trains are being tracked?

Yes. The LIRR City Terminal Zone line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 4 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is LIRR City Terminal Zone service running on schedule right now?

Right now our algorithm rates this line as Good Service based on recent wait times and live reliability. There is currently 1 active alert for this route:

Boarding Change

You must be in the first four cars to exit at Forest Hills in both directions

Open Status & Alerts below for full details and updates.

Where does the LIRR City Terminal Zone run?

For live departures, stops, and maps, use AP Transit on our homepage.

How much is a LIRR City Terminal Zone ticket?

LIRR fares depend on the fare zone you travel between and on whether the train is peak or off-peak, so a LIRR City Terminal Zone ticket costs different amounts from different stations. Buy in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station machine before boarding: tickets bought from the conductor on board carry a surcharge. CityTicket covers off-peak trips inside the city, and current prices are on the MTA site. Check departures with AP Transit.

How often does the CITY_ZONE train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, CITY_ZONE trains are arriving approximately every 9 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between CITY_ZONE trains reach about 20 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next CITY_ZONE train (ETA on the arriving train)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-CITY_ZONE ETA score under 60 for the arriving train in our snapshot. This view updates automatically; if headways worsen, check Status & Alerts below or AP Transit.