Planned - Part Suspended

Jul 17, Friday, beginning 8:15 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:27

5 service ends early between Bowling Green, Manhattan and E 180 St, Bronx
5 trains run between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
2 trains make 5 stops between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse.
4 trains make 5 stops between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Bowling Green.
- Transfer between trains at E 180 St accessible | 25 and/or 149 St-Grand Concourse 24.
Approximate final departures:
The last Manhattan-bound 5 departs E 180 St at 8:25 PM and 3 Av-149 St at 8:35 PM.
The last Bronx-bound 5 departs Bowling Green at 9:20 PM and Grand Central-42 St at 9:35 PM.
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.
Reduced Service

Jul 18 - 19, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-07-16 23:27

5 runs every 12 minutes

5 runs on a modified schedule while 45 and 6 trains share the local track in Manhattan.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Express to Local

Jul 18 - 19, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-07-16 23:27

In Manhattan, uptown 5 runs local from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St

Schedule reminder: Overnight 5 service runs only in the Bronx between E 180 St and Eastchester-Dyre Av.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks

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5 Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the 5 Train?

Service operates between Dyre Av/Nereid Av, Bronx and Flatbush Av, Brooklyn. Officially labeled as the Lexington Avenue Express.

Is the 5 line operating right now, and how many 5 trains are running?

The 5 line is still running, but with Significant service disruption in our model—expect severe gaps or major disruption. Check Status & Alerts below. Our live feed maps about 21 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the 5 train running well right now?

Right now our algorithm rates this line as Significant service disruption based on recent wait times and live reliability. There are no active alerts for this route in our feed right now.

When does the 5 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 5 train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the 5 train—is $3.00 when you tap OMNY at the turnstile (official MTA base fare as of July 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 5 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, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Bowling Green, Fulton St, Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, Grand Central-42 St, 125 St, 3 Av-149 St, Simpson St, E 180 St, 233 St, Gun Hill Rd, Pelham Pkwy, Gun Hill Rd

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

How often does the 5 train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, 5 trains are arriving approximately every 14 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between 5 trains reach about 8 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next 5 train (ETA on the arriving train)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-5 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 5 line currently have no service or a closed direction for 5 trains?

Below is one snapshot from the same feed as the No Service arrows on this page, but filtered to 5 only (other lines can still show times here). Stations are grouped by how 5 is missing in our feed—at most two panels.

One direction

For 5, one direction is not running in our snapshot (the other side may still show a countdown). Stops: Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Bronx Park East, Nereid Av, 233 St, 225 St, 219 St, Gun Hill Rd, Burke Av, Allerton Av, Pelham Pkwy, Eastchester-Dyre Av. More detail on our map: AP Transit.