Delays

Period from 2026-05-13 13:54

Update at 2026-05-13 14:19

Downtown 23 trains are delayed while we investigate a train with a door problem near 72 St.
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Boarding Change

May 13 - 14, Wed 11:45 PM to Thu 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:19

In the Bronx, all 2 trains at E 180 St board from the uptown platform
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Please listen carefully to announcements and check the destination displayed on the train before boarding.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Boarding Change

May 12 - 15, Tue to Fri, 12:30 AM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:19

In Brooklyn, all 2 trains at Church Av, Winthrop St and Sterling St board from the Flatbush Av-bound platform
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What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 17, Sunday, 4:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:19

In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 2 skips Jackson Av
All trains at ‌3 Av/149 St board from the uptown platform
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For service to this station, take the 2 to 3 Av/149 St and transfer to an uptown 2.
For service from this station, take the 2 to Intervale Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 2.
Travel tip:
Bx4 bus service is available on Westchester Av at Jackson Av after 5:50 AM; transfer to the 2 at 3 Av/149 St.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Reduced Service

May 17 and May 24, Sundays, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:19

2 runs approximately every 15 minutes
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2 operates on a modified schedule because trains are running on a single track at 3 Av-149 St.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Boarding Change

May 24, Sunday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:19

In the Bronx, all 2 trains at 3 Av-149 St board from the Manhattan-bound platform
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What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 27 - 29, Wed to Fri, 12:15 AM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:19

In Manhattan, downtown 2 local skips 66 St-Lincoln Center, 59 St-Columbus Circle and 50 St
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For service to these stations, take the 2 to Times Sq-42 St and transfer to an uptown 1 or 2 local.
For service from these stations, take the 1 or 2 to 72 St and transfer to a downtown 2.
Schedule reminder: 2 skips these stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
Structural maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 2 - 5, Tue to Fri, and Jun 8 - 12, Mon to Fri, 9:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:19

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound 23 skips Eastern Pkwy, Grand Army Plaza and Bergen St
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For service to these stations, take the 2 or 3 to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a Flatbush Av-bound 2 or a New Lots Av-bound 3.
For service from these stations, take the 2 or 3 to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 2 or 3.
Note: Late night 3 replaces 4 service to/from New Lots Av during this time.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 3 - 5, Wed to Fri, 1:00 AM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:19

In Manhattan, uptown 2 local skips 50 St, 59 St-Columbus Circle and 66 St-Lincoln Center
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For service to these stations, take the 2 to 72 St and transfer to a downtown 1 or 2 local.
For service from these stations, take the 1 or 2 to Times Sq-42 St and transfer to an uptown 2.
Schedule reminder: 2 skips these stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
We're making structural improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 3, Wednesday, 10:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:19

In the Bronx, uptown 25 skips Jackson Av, Prospect Av, Intervale Av, Simpson St, Freeman St, 174 St and West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av
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For service to these stations, take the 2 or 5 to E 180 St accessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 2 or 5.
For service from these stations, take the 2 or 5 to ‌149 St-Grand Concourse and transfer to an uptown 2 or 5.
Travel tip:
For service to Jackson Av, Prospect Av, Intervale Av and Simpson St, transfer to the Bx4 bus at 3 Av-149 St accessible.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Boarding Change

Jun 7, Sunday, 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:19

In the Bronx, all 2 trains at 3 Av-149 St board from the Manhattan-bound platform
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What's happening?
Track maintenance
Reduced Service

Jun 7 and Jun 14, Sun, 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:19

2 runs approximately every 15 minutes
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2 operates on a modified schedule because trains are running on a single track at 3 Av-149 St.
What's happening?
Track maintenance

2 Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the 2 Train?

Service operates between Wakefield-241 St, Bronx and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Brooklyn. Officially labeled as the 7 Avenue Express.

Is the 2 line operating right now, and how many 2 trains are running?

Yes. The 2 line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 25 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the 2 train running well 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:

Delays

Downtown 23 trains are delayed while we investigate a train with a door problem near 72 St.

Open Status & Alerts below for full details and updates.

When does the 2 service change?

Service patterns often change during late nights (11 PM – 5 AM) and weekends for planned work. Always check active alerts.

How much does an NYC Subway ride on the 2 train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the 2 train—is $3.00 when you tap OMNY at the turnstile (official MTA base fare as of May 2026). You can pay with a contactless credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a physical or digital OMNY card. Free in-system transfers and time-limited transfers to other MTA subway lines and local buses follow MTA rules; for discounts, commuter benefits, and the latest fare rules, open AP Transit on our homepage.

Which stations on the 2 line have accessibility (ADA)?

These stations on this line are marked as fully ADA accessible in our static database (always verify elevators and gates on site):

Accessible stops

Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Church Av, Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Borough Hall, Fulton St, Chambers St, 34 St-Penn Station, Times Sq-42 St, 72 St, 96 St, 135 St, 3 Av-149 St, Simpson St, E 180 St, Pelham Pkwy, Gun Hill Rd, 233 St

For elevator status and accessible routing in AP Transit, use AP Transit on the map.

How often does the 2 train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, 2 trains are arriving approximately every 3 minutes on average. However, wait times may be longer due to active delays. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between 2 trains reach about 8 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ). Active delay alerts can stretch headways beyond that snapshot—see Status & Alerts below.

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next 2 train (ETA on the arriving train)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-2 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.

Which stations on the 2 line currently have no service or a closed direction for 2 trains?

Below is one snapshot from the same feed as the No Service arrows on this page, but filtered to 2 only (other lines can still show times here). Stations are grouped by how 2 is missing in our feed—at most two panels.

One direction

For 2, one direction is not running in our snapshot (the other side may still show a countdown). Stops: Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Wakefield-241 St. More detail on our map: AP Transit.