Reduced Service

Jul 14 - 17, Tue to Fri, 12:01 AM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-17 08:46

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 - Reroute

Jul 13 - 17, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-17 08:46

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

Inwood-bound A trains run 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.
For Chambers St/World Trade Center, Canal St and Spring St, take the E or downtown ‌A via transfer at W 4 St-Wash Sq.
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 - Express to Local

Jul 17 - 19, Fri, beginning at 10 PM, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-07-17 08:46

In Upper Manhattan, A stops in both directions at 155 St and 163 St-Amsterdam Av

Schedule reminder: Late night A stops at these stations.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Part Suspended

Jul 17 - 20, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-17 08:46

In Upper Manhattan, no A between 168 St and 207 St
A runs between Queens and 168 St, the last stop.
1 makes nearby stops between 168 St-Washington Hts and 207 St.
directions_busFree Broadway shuttle buses make stops between 168 St and Inwood-207 St.
directions_busFree Fort Washington Ave shuttle buses make stops between 168 St and 190 St.
- Transfer at 168 St accessible (A) | 1Adirections_bus
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 - Part Suspended

Jul 18 - 19, Sat 12:30 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-17 08:46

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.
See a map of this service change.
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 - Express to Local

Jul 19, Sunday, beginning 10:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-17 08:46

In Upper Manhattan, uptown A stops at 135 St

What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Part Suspended

Jul 21 - 22, Tue 9:30 PM to Wed 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-17 08:46

No A service in Southeast Queens between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av
No H service at Broad Channel
A runs between Manhattan and Lefferts Blvd or Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
H Rockaway Park Shuttle runs every 20 minutes between Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.
The Broad Channel station will be closed.
directions_busFree Q109 shuttle buses run between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Beach 67 St, stopping at Broad Channel and Beach 90 St.
- Transfer between A and directions_busat Howard Beach-JFK Airport accessible [airplane icon]
- Transfer between H and directions_busat Beach 67 St accessible or Beach 90 St
When exiting at Beach 67 St or Howard Beach-JFK Airport, get a GO ticket for re-entry into the subway.
What's happening?
Preventive maintenance
Planned - Express to Local

Jul 25 - 26 and Aug 1 - 2, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-07-17 08:46

In Upper Manhattan, downtown A runs local from 168 St‌ to 125 St

Schedule reminder: Late night A also runs local between these stations.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Aug 10 - 14, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-17 08:46

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

For service to Spring St and 23 St, take the A to W 4 St-Wash Sq or 34 St-Penn Station and transfer to a downtown A local or E.
For service from these stations, take the A or E to 14 St or Canal St and transfer to an uptown A.
For 50 St, take the E via transfer at 42 St-Port Authority.
Schedule reminder: A skips these stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
Track 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?

The A 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 26 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the A 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 currently 2 active alerts for this route:

Reduced Service

In Upper Manhattan, A runs every 30 minutes between Inwood-207 St and 168 St

Planned - Reroute

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

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 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 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 15 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between A trains reach about 12 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)?

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

175 St, 181 St, 190 St, Dyckman St, Inwood-207 St

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.