8 Avenue Local

Good Service

train 45schedule Avg ~3 min

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Trains operate between Jamaica Center and World Trade Center.

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Madison Av entrance to 5 Av/53 St EF Station is closed at all times
Use 5 Av entrance

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World Trade Center

ENow E1 minopen_in_new

Canal St

E2 min A1 minopen_in_new

Spring St

C1 min C3 minopen_in_new

W 4 St-Wash Sq

E1 min C1 minopen_in_new

14 St

E4 min A2 minopen_in_new

23 St

E1 min E1 minopen_in_new

34 St-Penn Station

A2 min E1 minopen_in_new

42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

E1 min A2 minopen_in_new

50 St

C1 min E2 minopen_in_new

7 Av

BNow DNowopen_in_new

5 Av/53 St

F1 min F1 minopen_in_new

Lexington Av/53 St

FNow FNowopen_in_new

Court Sq-23 St

FNow F2 minopen_in_new

Queens Plaza

F1 min F1 minopen_in_new

Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av

FNow FNowopen_in_new

Forest Hills-71 Av

E2 min M1 minopen_in_new

75 Av

FNow F3 minopen_in_new

Kew Gardens-Union Tpke

F1 min E1 minopen_in_new

Briarwood

FNow F3 minopen_in_new

Jamaica-Van Wyck

E3 min E6 minopen_in_new

Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport

J1 min E3 minopen_in_new

Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer

J2 min ENowopen_in_new

E 8 Avenue Local Status & Alerts

Station Notice

Until Jul 17
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

Madison Av entrance to 5 Av/53 St EF Station is closed at all times
Use 5 Av entrance

Note: 5 Av/53 St EF Station is exit only during weekday AM rush hours, 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Use nearby Lexington Av/53 St EF during these times.
What's happening?
Escalator replacement
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 1 - 3, Mon to Wed, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Queens, Manhattan-bound E skips Briarwood

For service to this station, take the E to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound E or Jamaica-bound F.
For service from this station, take the E to Jamaica-Van Wyck and transfer to a Manhattan-bound E.
What's happening?
We're making subway improvements
Planned - Reroute

Jun 1 - 5, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

World Trade Center-bound E runs via Roosevelt Island F from 21 St-Queensbridge, Queens to W 4 St-Wash Sq, Manhattan
Travel alternatives:
For Queens Plaza, use the nearby Queensboro Plaza accessible | 7N station.
For Court Sq-23 St, take the 7.
For Lexington Av/53 St, use the nearby Lexington Av/59 St N‌ station. Or, take the 4 local or 6 at 51 St to connect with the 7 at Grand Central-42 St accessible.
For 5 Av/53 St, use nearby ‌F stations at 57 St or 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
For 7 Av, take the D instead.
For 50 St, 42 St-Port Authority, 34 St-Penn Station, 23 St and 14 St, take the A or use nearby F stations along 6 Av.
Transfer stations:
- Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway 7EF
- 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr accessible | EDF
- 42 St-Port Authority/Times Sq/Bryant Park
  7AEDFN
- 34 St-Herald Sq accessible | EDFN
- W 4 St-Wash Sq AEDF
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.
Station Notice

Until Jul 17, Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

5 Av/53 St EF Station is exit only during weekday AM rush hours
Use nearby Lexington Av/53 St EF

All other times, enter/exit station via 5 Av side only. The Madison Av side will remain closed at all times.
What's happening?
We're replacing escalators.
Planned - Reroute

Jun 5 - 8, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

World Trade Center-bound E runs via Roosevelt Island F from 21 St-Queensbridge, Queens to W 4 St-Wash Sq, Manhattan
Travel alternatives:
For Queens Plaza, use the nearby Queensboro Plaza accessible | 7N station.
For Court Sq-23 St, take the 7.
For Lexington Av/53 St, use the nearby Lexington Av/59 St N‌ station. Or, take the 4 local or 6 at 51 St to connect with the 7 at Grand Central-42 St accessible.
For 5 Av/53 St, use nearby ‌F stations at 57 St or 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
For 7 Av, take the D instead.
For 50 St, 42 St-Port Authority, 34 St-Penn Station, 23 St and 14 St, take the A or use nearby F stations along 6 Av.
Transfer stations:
- Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway 7EF
- 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr accessible | EDF
- 42 St-Port Authority/Times Sq/Bryant Park
  7AEDFN
- 34 St-Herald Sq accessible | EDFN
- W 4 St-Wash Sq AEDF
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 8 - 12, Jun 15 - 19, and Jun 22 - 26, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Queens, Manhattan-bound E local skips 65 St, Northern Blvd, 46 St, Steinway St and 36 St - take the F instead
- Transfer at ‌Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av
Schedule reminder: E‌ does not serve these local stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 8 - 10, Mon to Wed, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Queens, Jamaica Center-bound E skips Briarwood

For service to this station, take the E to Jamaica-Van Wyck and transfer to a Manhattan-bound E.
For service from this station, take the E or F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound E.
What's happening?
We're making station improvements
Planned - Express to Local

Jun 10, Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Queens, Manhattan-bound E stops at Briarwood and 75 Av

Note: Service runs as scheduled at these stations all other times.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 12 - 15 and Jun 19 - 22, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Queens, Manhattan-bound E local skips 65 St, Northern Blvd, 46 St, Steinway St and 36 St - take the F instead
- Transfer at ‌Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av
Schedule reminder: E‌ does not serve these local stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 19 - 22, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Queens, Manhattan-bound E skips Briarwood and 75 Av

For service to these stations, take the E to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke or Forest Hills-71 Av and transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound E or Jamaica-bound F.
For service from Briarwood, take the E to Jamaica-Van Wyck, and transfer to a Manhattan-bound E.
For service from 75 Av, take the E or F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Manhattan-bound E.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 19 - 22, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Manhattan, downtown E skips 23 St and Spring St

For service to these stations, take the E to 14 St or Canal St and transfer to an uptown A local or E.
For service from these stations, take the A or E to W 4 St-Wash Sq or 34 St-Penn Station and transfer to a downtown E.
What's happening?
We're making signal improvements
Planned - Express to Local

Jun 24, Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-06-01 21:32

In Queens, Jamaica Center-bound E stops at 75 Av and Briarwood

Note: Service runs as scheduled at these stations all other times.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance

All Lines

E Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the E Train?

Service operates between Jamaica Center and World Trade Center. Officially labeled as the 8 Avenue Local.

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

Yes. The E line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 45 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the E train running well right now?

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

Station Notice

Madison Av entrance to 5 Av/53 St EF Station is closed at all timesUse 5 Av entrance

Open Status & Alerts below for full details and updates.

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

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the E 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 E 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

World Trade Center, W 4 St-Wash Sq, 14 St, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Lexington Av/53 St, Queens Plaza, Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Forest Hills-71 Av, Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Jamaica-Van Wyck, Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer

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

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

Right now, E trains are arriving approximately every 3 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between E trains reach about 6 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

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

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

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

One direction

For E, one direction is not running in our snapshot (the other side may still show a countdown). Stops: 75 Av, Briarwood. More detail on our map: AP Transit.