Planned - Stops Skipped

May 15 - 18, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Manhattan, uptown A local skips Spring St, 23 St and 50 St
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For service to these stations, take the A to W 4 St-Wash Sq, 34 St-Penn Station or 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to a downtown A local.
For service from these stations, take the A to 42 St-Port Authority, 14 St or Canal St and transfer to an uptown A.
Schedule reminder: Uptown A does not serve these local stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
We're making signal improvements
Planned - Express to Local

May 16 - 17, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound A stops at Shepherd Av, Van Siclen Av, Liberty Av, Rockaway Av and Ralph Av
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Schedule reminder: Late night A also stops at these stations.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Planned - Express to Local

May 16 - 17, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Manhattan, uptown A runs local from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 125 St
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Schedule reminder: Late night A also runs local between these stations.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Express to Local

May 16 - 17, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Brooklyn, Queens-bound A stops at Ralph Av and Rockaway Av
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Schedule reminder: Late night A also stops at these stations.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Planned - Part Suspended

May 18 - 22, Mon to Fri, 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Manhattan and Brooklyn, no ‌A between Chambers St-World Trade Center and Utica Av
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A trains run in two sections:
1. Between Inwood-207 St and Canal St and via the E to/from World Trade Center, the last stop
2. Between Utica Av and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd/Far Rockaway-Mott Av, making local stops
directions_busFree shuttle buses run on two routes:
1. Local between Jay St-MetroTech and Utica Av, stopping at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, Lafayette Av, Clinton-Washington Avs, Franklin Av, Nostrand Av and Kingston-Throop Avs
2. Loop between Jay St-MetroTech and York St, stopping at High St
For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the N or Q via transfer at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal/Times Sq-42 St or World Trade Center/Cortlandt St. Or, consider the L, which connects with the A at Broadway Junction.
Travel alternatives:
For Chambers St and Fulton St, use the nearby World Trade Center E station.
For High St, use nearby Jay St-MetroTech NQR and transfer to/from free directions_busshuttle buses.
For Jay St-MetroTech, take NQR instead.
For stations between Jay St-MetroTech and Utica Av, take a directions_busbus.
Transfer stations:
- 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal/ Times Sq-42 St ANQ
- 14 St AL
- World Trade Center/Cortlandt St accessible | ANQ
- Jay St-MetroTech accessible | NQR and directions_bus
- Utica Av accessible | A and directions_bus
- Broadway Junction AL
Notes:
Late night Lefferts Shuttle replaced by A service between Utica Av and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd.
No F service between Delancey St-Essex St and Bergen St during this time.
Q makes NR stops between Canal St and DeKalb Av in both directions during this time.
What's happening?
Fastrack maintenance
Planned - Express to Local

May 23 - 25, Sat to Mon, days and evenings (includes Memorial Day)
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound A stops at Shepherd Av, Van Siclen Av, Liberty Av, Rockaway Av and Ralph Av
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Schedule reminder: Late night A also stops at these stations.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Planned - Express to Local

May 23 - 25, Sat to Mon, days and evenings (includes Memorial Day)
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Brooklyn, Queens-bound A stops at Ralph Av and Rockaway Av
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Schedule reminder: Late night A also stops at these stations.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 26 - 29, Tue to Fri, 11:15 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Brooklyn, Queens-bound A local skips Liberty Av, Van Siclen Av and Shepherd Av
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For service to these stations, take the A to Euclid Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound A local.
For service from these stations, take the A to Broadway Junction and transfer to a Queens-bound A.
Schedule reminder: A does not serve these local stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
Station maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 29 - Jun 1, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Manhattan, downtown A local skips 50 St, 23 St and Spring St
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For service to 50 St and 23 St, take the A to 42 St-Port Authority or 14 St and transfer to an uptown A or E.
For service from these stations, take an uptown A or E to 34 St-Penn Station or an uptown A to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to a downtown A.
For service to Spring St, take the A to Canal St and transfer to an uptown A.
For service from this station, take an uptown A to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to a downtown A.
Note: Downtown E trains make F stops to 2 Av.
Schedule reminder: A does not serve these local stations days and evenings.
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.
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 29 - Jun 1, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound A local skips Shepherd Av, Van Siclen Av and Liberty Av
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For service to these stations, take the A to Broadway Junction and transfer to a Queens-bound A.
For service from these stations, take the A to Euclid Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound A.
What's happening?
Station 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

May 29 - Jun 1, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Manhattan, uptown A local skips 72 St, 81 St-Museum of Natural History, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, Cathedral Pkwy-110 St and 116 St
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For service to these stations, take the A to 125 St and transfer to a downtown A.
For service from these stations, take the A to 59 St-Columbus Circle and transfer to an uptown 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
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 1 - 5, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Manhattan, downtown A local skips 116 St, 110 St, 103 St, 96 St, 86 St, 81 St and 72 St
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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.
Travel tip:
Use nearby 1 stations instead. Transfer between trains at 168 St or 59 St-Columbus Circle.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Reroute

Jun 2 - 5, Tue to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

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

Jun 5 - 8, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Manhattan, downtown A local skips 116 St, 110 St, 103 St, 96 St, 86 St, 81 St and 72 St
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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?
Station maintenance
Planned - Reroute

Jun 5 - 8, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, no Inwood-bound A at High St, Fulton St, Chambers St, Canal St and Spring St
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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, 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 AC via transfer at W 4 St-Wash Sq.
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.
Planned - Express to Local

Jun 6 - 7, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-05-13 14:23

In Manhattan, uptown A stops at 23 St and 50 St
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Schedule reminder: Late night A also serves these stations.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance

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 39 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 no active alerts for this route in our feed right now.

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 May 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

Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St, Far Rockaway-Mott Av, Howard Beach-JFK Airport, Aqueduct Racetrack, Euclid Av, Utica Av, Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd, 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 4 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between A trains reach about 8 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. 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.