Planned - Part Suspended

Jun 13 - Jul 19, Sat 12:30 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Update at 2026-06-14 06:59

In Queens, no A between Rockaway Blvd and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
Lefferts Blvd A trains are rerouted to Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St
A trains run between Inwood-207 St and Far Rockaway-Mott Av or Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St.
(Manhattan-bound A skips Rockaway Blvd and 88 St.)
directions_busFree shuttle buses make stops between 80 St and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd, stopping at 88 St, Rockaway Blvd, 104 St and 111 St.
- Transfer between A and directions_busat 80 St, 88 St or Rockaway Blvd.
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.
Stops Skipped

Period from 2026-06-14 05:33

Update at 2026-06-14 06:59

‌AE skipping 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-PABT and 59 St-Columbus Circle in both directions at the request of NYPD.
Use ‌23 St, 50 St, and 7 Av instead.

AE trains are running with delays in both directions due to heavy crowds in Midtown Manhattan.
If you're transferring to the Long Island Rail Road, use Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal instead.
Note: 123 trains are also skipping nearby stations. All trains are skipping ‌59 St-Columbus Circle‌.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 19 - 22, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-06-14 06:59

In Manhattan, downtown A local skips 50 St, 23 St and Spring St

For service to these stations, take the A to 42 St-Port Authority, 14 St or Canal St and transfer to an uptown A or E.
For service from these stations, take an uptown A or E to W 4 St-Wash Sq or 34 St-Penn Station or an uptown A to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to a downtown A.
Schedule reminder: Downtown A skips these stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
We're making signal improvements
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 - Reroute

Jul 6 - 10, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-14 06:59

In Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, no Queens-bound A at Spring St, Canal St, Chambers St, Fulton St and High St

Queens-bound A runs via the F from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech.
Travel Alternatives:
For Spring St, Canal St and Chambers St/World Trade Center, take the E or an uptown ‌A via transfer at W 4 St-Wash Sq.
For Fulton St, take the J via transfer at Delancey St-Essex St F station. Or, use the nearby World Trade Center accessible | E station.
For High St, use the nearby York St F station instead.
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
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 7 - 10 and Jul 14 - 17, Tue to Fri, 12:01 AM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-14 06:59

In Upper Manhattan, A runs every 30 minutes between Inwood-207 St and 168 St
A service runs in two sections:
1. Between Inwood-207 St and 168 St
2. Between 168 St and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd/Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Transfer at 168 St accessible to continue your trip.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 10 - 13, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-06-14 06:59

In Manhattan, uptown A local skips Spring St, 23 St, and 50 St

For service to Spring St, take the A to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to a downtown A local.
For service from Spring St, take the A to Canal St and transfer to an uptown A.
For service to 23 St and 50 St, take the E via transfer at 14 St or 42 St-Port Authority.
For service from 23 St, take the E to 42 St-Port Authority and transfer to an uptown A (across the platform).
For service from 50 St, take the A or E to 42 St-Port Authority and transfer to an uptown A.
Schedule reminder: A skips these stations days and evenings.
Note: No E service between W 4 St-Wash Sq and World Trade Center, during this time.
What's happening?
We're making structural improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 10 - 13, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-06-14 06:59

In Manhattan, downtown A local skips 116 St, 110 St, 103 St, 96 St, 86 St, 81 St and 72 St

For service to these stations, take the A to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown A local.
For service from these stations, take the A to 125 St and transfer to a downtown A.
Schedule reminder: A skips these stations days and evenings.
Travel tip:
Use nearby 1 stations instead. Transfer between trains at 168 St or 59 St-Columbus Circle.
What's happening?
Structural maintenance

All Lines

A Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the A Train?

Service operates between Inwood-207 St and Far Rockaway/Lefferts Blvd. Officially labeled as the 8 Avenue Express.

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

Yes. The A line is operating, but our station snapshot flags Service issues on the line—many stops show gaps or irregular arrivals for this route. Our live feed maps about 15 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the A train running well right now?

Right now our algorithm rates this line as Service issues on the line based on recent wait times and live reliability. There are currently 2 active alerts for this route:

Planned - Part Suspended

In Queens, no A between Rockaway Blvd and Ozone Park-Lefferts BlvdLefferts Blvd A trains are rerouted to Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St

Stops Skipped

‌AE skipping 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-PABT and 59 St-Columbus Circle in both directions at the request of NYPD.Use ‌23 St, 50 St, and 7 Av instead.

Open Status & Alerts below for full details and updates.

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

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the A train—is $3.00 when you tap OMNY at the turnstile (official MTA base fare as of June 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 A 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

Far Rockaway-Mott Av, Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St, Howard Beach-JFK Airport, Aqueduct Racetrack, Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd, Euclid Av, Utica Av, Jay St-MetroTech, Fulton St, W 4 St-Wash Sq, 14 St, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 59 St-Columbus Circle, 125 St, 168 St, 175 St, Inwood-207 St

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

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

Right now, A trains are arriving approximately every 13 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between A trains reach about 13 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

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

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

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

Fully closed

Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St, Beach 105 St, Beach 98 St, Beach 90 St, Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd, 111 St, 104 St. More detail on our map: AP Transit.

One direction

For A, one direction is not running in our snapshot (the other side may still show a countdown). Stops: 88 St, Aqueduct Racetrack. More detail on our map: AP Transit.