Severe Delays

Period from 2026-08-31 12:10

Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

Downtown A trains are running with severe delays.
Uptown A trains are running with delays.
Use nearby 123 trains.

What's Happening?
We are performing urgent repairs along Central Park West.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 4 - 8, Fri to Tue, Overnight
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

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?
Track maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended

Sep 5 - 7, Sat 12:30 AM to Mon 10:00 PM (includes Labor Day)
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

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.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 8 - 11, Tue to Fri, 10:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

In Brooklyn, Queens-bound A local skips Ralph Av, Rockaway Av, Liberty Av, Van Siclen Av and Shepherd Av

For service to these stations, take the A to Broadway Junction or Euclid Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound A.
For service from these stations, take the A to Broadway Junction or Utica Av and transfer to a Queens-bound A.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Reroute

Sep 8 - 11, Tue to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

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?
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.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 11 - 14, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

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 or D.
For service from these stations, take the A or D to 125 St and transfer to a downtown A.
Schedule reminder: A skips these stations days and evenings.
Note: Uptown D runs local from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 125 St during this time.
Travel tip:
Use nearby 1 stations instead. Transfer between trains at 168 St or 59 St-Columbus Circle.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Express to Local

Sep 12 - 13, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

In Manhattan, uptown A runs local from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 125 St

Schedule reminder: Late night A also runs local between these stations.
What's happening?
Structural maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended

Sep 14 - 18, Mon to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

In Manhattan, no A between 59 St-Columbus Circle and Inwood-207 St
A runs local between Queens and 59 St-Columbus Circle, the last stop.
directions_busFree shuttle buses run between 168 St and 110 St, connecting with the 1 at Cathedral Pkwy (110 St).

Additional M4 bus service will run along Fort Washington Ave between 190 St and 168 St.
Travel alternatives:
For A stations along Central Park West, use nearby 123 stations.
For stations between Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) and 145 St, use nearby 1 stations on Broadway, 23 stations on Lenox Av or directions_busfree shuttle buses.
For stations between 145 St and 207 St, use nearby 1 stops, the M4 and/or free shuttle buses.
Key transfer stations:
- Times Sq-42 St‌/Port Authority A123
- 59 St-Columbus Circle accessible | A 1 and 2 local
- Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) 1 directions_bus
- 168 St 1, M4 and directions_bus
Note: No D service between 59 St-Columbus Circle and 161 St-Yankee Stadiumduring this time.
What's happening?
Fastrack 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.
Planned - Part Suspended

Sep 18 - 21, Fri 11:30 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

No A between Broad Channel and Far Rockaway
A will be rerouted to Rockaway Park replacing H
Take directions_busfree shuttle buses and/or rerouted A via H
directions_busFree shuttle buses make stops between Far Rockaway-Mott Av and Beach 67 St, connecting with the A at Beach 90 St.
- Transfer between A and directions_busbuses at Beach 90 St.
For accessible travel during days and evenings to/from Far Rockaway-Mott Av, speak to a station agent at Far Rockaway-Mott Av directions_busor Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St A and request a GO ticket for use on the Q22 bus.
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.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 18 - 21, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

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?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Reroute

Sep 25 - 28, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

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

Inwood-bound A runs via the F from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq.
Travel alternatives:
For High St, use the nearby York St F station instead.
For Fulton St, take the J via transfer at the Delancey St-Essex St F station. Or, use the nearby World Trade Center accessible | E station via transfer at W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible.
For Chambers St/World Trade Center, Canal St and Spring St, take the E or downtown AC via transfer at W 4 St-Wash Sq.
What's happening?
We're making electrical 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 - Express to Local

Sep 26 - 27, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

In Manhattan, downtown A runs local from 125 St to Canal St

Schedule reminder: Late night A also runs local between these stations.
What's happening?
Structural maintenance and electrical improvements
Planned - Express to Local

Sep 26 - 27, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound A stops at Shepherd Av, Van Siclen Av, Liberty Av, Rockaway Av and Ralph Av

Schedule reminder: Late night A also stops at these stations.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Express to Local

Sep 26 - 27, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

In Brooklyn, Queens-bound A stops at Ralph Av and Rockaway Av

Schedule reminder: Late night A also stops at these stations.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Express to Local

Sep 26 - 27, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-08-31 17:58

In Manhattan, uptown A stops at 23 St and 50 St

Schedule reminder: Late night A also serves these stations.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements

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 running, but only under Unstable Service in our model (uneven gaps). Our live feed maps about 33 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the A train running well right now?

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

Severe Delays

Downtown A trains are running with severe delays.Uptown A trains are running with delays.Use nearby 123 trains.

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 August 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 9 minutes on average. However, wait times may be longer due to active delays. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between A trains reach about 12 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 A train (ETA on the arriving train)?

For the next A train arriving at each listed stop, our feed’s ETA reliability score on that arrival is low. Scores under 60 usually align with about five minutes of extra variability; scores under 30 can mean larger gaps ahead. Stations are grouped by severity—at most two panels.

Higher delays

Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd, 111 St, 104 St, 88 St, 80 St, Grant Av, Euclid Av, Broadway Junction, Nostrand Av, Jay St-MetroTech, High St, Chambers St, Canal St, W 4 St-Wash Sq

Confirm with live countdowns in AP Transit or open Status & Alerts below if service shifts.

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. 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: Aqueduct Racetrack. More detail on our map: AP Transit.