For service to St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock Av, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service to Longwood Av, E 149 St, E 143 St-St Mary's St, Cypress Av and Brook Av, take the 6 to 3 Av-138 St and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service from these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av or Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
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.
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Planned - Stops Skipped
Apr 21 - 22, Tue 11:45 PM to Wed 5 AM and Apr 23 - 24, Thu 11:45 PM to Fri 5 AM Update at 2026-04-17 19:02
In Manhattan, downtown 6 runs express from Grand Central-42 St to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
For service to 33 St, 28 St, 23 St, Astor Pl, Bleecker St, Spring St and Canal St, take the 6 to 14 St-Union Sq or Brooklyn Bridge-City Hallaccessible and transfer to an uptown 4 local or 6.
For service from these stations, take the 4 or 6 to 14 St-Union Sq or Grand Central-42 Staccessible and transfer to a downtown 6.
Travel tip:
From Canal St, take the J to Chambers St/Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
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.
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Reduced Service
Apr 22, Wednesday, 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM Update at 2026-04-17 19:02
6 service operates less frequently in the Bronx
The last stop for alternate Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St
Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to continue your trip.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
accessible If you're on a train terminating at 3 Av-138 St, an accessible transfer is available at 125 Staccessible to the next Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
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Planned - Express to Local
Apr 22, Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Update at 2026-04-17 19:02
In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound express 6X runs local from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St
For service to these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Avaccessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
For service from these stations, take the 6 to 3 Av-138 St and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
What's happening?
Track 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.
notifications
Planned - Stops Skipped
Apr 24 - 27, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM Update at 2026-04-17 19:02
In Manhattan, uptown 6 skips 51 St, 68 St, 77 St, 96 St, 103 St, 110 St and 116 St
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.
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Reduced Service
Apr 28 - May 1, Tue to Fri, 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM Update at 2026-04-17 19:02
6 service operates less frequently in the Bronx
The last stop for alternate Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St
Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to continue your trip.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
accessible If you're on a train terminating at 3 Av-138 St, an accessible transfer is available at 125 Staccessible to the next Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
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Planned - Express to Local
Apr 28 - May 1, Tue to Fri, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Update at 2026-04-17 19:02
In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound express 6X runs local from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St
For service to 33 St, 28 St, 23 St, Astor Pl, Bleecker St, Spring St and Canal St, take the 6 to 14 St-Union Sq or Brooklyn Bridge-City Hallaccessible and transfer to an uptown 4 local or 6.
For service from these stations, take the 4 or 6 to 14 St-Union Sq or Grand Central-42 Staccessible and transfer to a downtown 6.
Travel tip:
From Canal St, take the J to Chambers St/Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
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.
notifications
Planned - Stops Skipped
May 8 - 11, Fri 9:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM Update at 2026-04-17 19:02
In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 6 runs express from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St
For service to St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock Av, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service to Longwood Av, E 149 St, E 143 St-St Mary's St, Cypress Av and Brook Av, take the 6 to 3 Av-138 St and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service from these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av or Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
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.
notifications
Planned - Stops Skipped
May 12 - 15 and May 19 - 22, Tue to Fri, 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM Update at 2026-04-17 19:02
In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound 6 skips St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock Av
For service to these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service from these stations take the 6 to Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
Notes:6 runs every 8 minutes in the Bronx. The last stop for alternate Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St. Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to continue your trip.
accessible If you're on a train terminating at 3 Av-138 St, an accessible transfer is available at 125 Staccessible to the next Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
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Planned - Express to Local
May 12 - 15 and May 19 - 22, Tue to Fri, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Update at 2026-04-17 19:02
In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound express 6X runs local from Hunts Point Av to 3 Av-138 St
For service to St Lawrence Av, Morrison Av-Soundview, Elder Av and Whitlock Av, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service to Longwood Av, E 149 St, E 143 St-St Mary's St, Cypress Av and Brook Av, take the 6 to 3 Av-138 St and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
For service from these stations, take the 6 to Hunts Point Av or Parkchester and transfer to a Manhattan-bound 6.
Notes:6 runs every 12 minutes (days/evenings) in the Bronx and the last stop for alternate Bronx-bound trains is 3 Av-138 St. Transfer at 3 Av-138 St to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to continue your trip.
accessible If you're on a train terminating at 3 Av-138 St, an accessible transfer is available at 125 Staccessible to the next Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.
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.
6 Train FAQ
Route, Stops & Service Pattern
What is the route of the 6 Train?
Service operates between Pelham Bay Park, Bronx and Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan. Officially labeled as the Lexington Avenue Local.
Does the 6 train run local or express?
See official map for detailed stop patterns.. Subject to change based on active service alerts.
When does the 6 service change?
Service patterns often change during late nights (11 PM – 5 AM) and weekends for planned work. Always check active alerts.