8 Avenue Local

Good Service

train 48schedule Avg ~3 min

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Trains operate between Jamaica Center and World Trade Center.

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Enter 5 Av/53 St EF Station at 5 Av only
Madison Av entrance will be exit only

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World Trade Center

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Canal St

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Spring St

E1 min ENowopen_in_new

C1 min ANowopen_in_new

42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

C3 min ENowopen_in_new

50 St

ENow E1 minopen_in_new

7 Av

E1 min ENowopen_in_new

5 Av/53 St

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Lexington Av/53 St

ENow E1 minopen_in_new

Court Sq-23 St

FNow ENowopen_in_new

Queens Plaza

RNow R1 minopen_in_new

Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av

E2 min ENowopen_in_new

Forest Hills-71 Av

ENow R1 minopen_in_new

75 Av

F2 min F6 minopen_in_new

Kew Gardens-Union Tpke

ENow ENowopen_in_new

Briarwood

F1 min F2 minopen_in_new

Jamaica-Van Wyck

E3 min E1 minopen_in_new

Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport

ENow ENowopen_in_new

Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer

E2 min E2 minopen_in_new

E 8 Avenue Local Status & Alerts

Station Notice

Through 2026
Update at 2026-10-15 20:51

Enter 5 Av/53 St EF Station at 5 Av only
Madison Av entrance will be exit only

What's happening?
We're replacing escalators
Planned - Express to Local

Oct 16, Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 20:51

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
Planned - Stops Skipped

Oct 16 - 19, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-10-15 20:51

In Queens, Jamaica-bound EF local skips 36 St, Steinway St, 46 St, Northern Blvd and 65 St

For service to these stations, take the E to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and transfer to a local Manhattan-bound E or F.
For service from these stations, take the E to Queens Plaza or the F to 21 St-Queensbridge and transfer to a Jamaica-bound local train.
Schedule reminder: EF does not serve these local stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Planned - Reroute

Oct 19 - 23 and Oct 26 - 30, Mon to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-15 20:51

E‌ is rerouted in Queens and Manhattan
No E service in both directions at Queens Plaza, Court Sq-23 St, Lexington Av/53 St, 5 Av/53 St, 7 Av,‌ 50 St, 42 St-Port Authority, 34 St-Penn Station, 23 St, 14 St, Spring St, Canal St and World Trade Center, take the F instead.
E runs via the Roosevelt Island F in both directions between Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av and Lexington Av/63 St, then via the Q to/from 34 St-Herald Sq, the last stop.
Key transfer stations:
- 42 Port Authority/Times Sq/Bryant Park
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- 34 St-Herald Sq accessible | ENQ
- 14 St (6 Av) L12(via passageway)
- W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible | ADF
In Queens, transfer between E and 7FR at Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av accessible.
Note: F is rerouted via Court Sq E between Roosevelt Av, Queens and Canal St, Manhattan, then via the A to to/from Jay St-MetroTech, Brooklyn during 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 - Stops Skipped

Oct 21 - 22, Wed 11:45 PM to Thu 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-15 20:51

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 station improvements
Planned - Reroute

Oct 23 - 26, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-15 20:51

Jamaica Center-bound E runs via the Roosevelt Island F from W 4 St-Wash Sq, Manhattan to 21 St-Queensbridge
directions_busFree Q96 shuttle buses run overnight only between Court Sq-23 St and 21 St-Queensbridge, stopping at Queens Plaza.
Travel alternatives:
For 14 St, 23 St, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority and 50 St, take the A or use nearby F stations along 6 Av.
For 7 Av, take the D instead.
For 5 Av/53 St, use nearby ‌‌D 47-50 Sts station.
For Lexington Av/53 St, use the nearby Lexington Av/59 St N‌ station.
For Court Sq-23 St, take the 7.
For Queens Plaza, take the R (days/evenings) or a Manhattan-bound E, use the nearby Queensboro Plaza accessible | 7N station or take directions_busfree shuttle buses (between 9:30 PM and 5 AM only).
Transfer stations:
- W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible | ACEDF
- 34 St-Herald Sq accessible | Jamaica-bound E, DFNR
- 42 St-Port Authority/Times Sq/Bryant Park
  7ACEDFNR
- 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr accessible | ‌D, Jamaica-bound E, F
- Court Sq-23 St accessible | 7G, Manhattan-bound E and directions_bus
- 21 St-Queensbridge accessible | Jamaica-bound E, F and directions_bus
- Queens Plaza accessible | R, Manhattan-bound E and directions_bus
- Steinway St EFR
- Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway accessible | 7EFR
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

Nov 3 - 5, Tue to Thu, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-15 20:51

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 - Reroute

Nov 4 - 5, Wed 11:45 PM to Thu 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-10-15 20:51

Jamaica Center-bound E runs via the Roosevelt Island F from W 4 St-Wash Sq, Manhattan to 21 St-Queensbridge, Queens, resuming service at 36 St
directions_busFree Q96 buses run between ‌Court Sq-23 St‌ and ‌21 St-Queensbridge‌, stopping at ‌Queens Plaza‌.
Travel alternatives:
For 14 St, 23 St, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority and 50 St, take the A or use nearby F stations along 6 Av.
For 7 Av, take the D instead.
For 5 Av/53 St, use nearby ‌F stations at 57 St or 47-50 Sts.
For Lexington Av/53 St, use the nearby Lexington Av/59 St N‌ station.
For Court Sq-23 St, take the 7.
For Queens Plaza, take a Manhattan-bound E or Manhattan-bound F via transfer at Steinway St, use the nearby Queensboro Plaza accessible | 7N station or take directions_busfree shuttle buses.
Transfer stations:
- W 4 St-Wash Sq accessible | AEDF
- 34 St-Herald Sq accessible | Jamaica Center-bound E, DFN
- 42 St-Port Authority/Times Sq/Bryant Park
  7AEDFN
- 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr accessible | ‌Jamaica Center-bound E, DF
- 21 St-Queensbridge accessible | Jamaica Center-bound E, Jamaica-bound F and directions_bus
- Queens Plaza accessible | Manhattan-bound E, Manhattan-bound F and directions_bus
- Steinway St EF
- Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway accessible | 7EF
Note: Brooklyn-bound F trains are rerouted via Court Sq E from 36 St to 5 Av/53 St and resumes service at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr during this time.
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

Nov 6 - 9, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-10-15 20:51

In Queens, Jamaica-bound EF local skips 36 St, Steinway St, 46 St, Northern Blvd and 65 St

For service to these stations, take the E or F to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av accessible and transfer to a local Manhattan-bound E or F.
For service from these stations, take the E to Queens Plaza accessible or the F to 21 St-Queensbridge accessible and transfer to a Jamaica-bound train.
Schedule reminder: EF does not serve these local stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Planned - Express to Local

Nov 11, Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 20:51

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

Nov 13 - 16, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-10-15 20:51

In Queens, Jamaica-bound EF local skips 36 St, Steinway St, 46 St, Northern Blvd and 65 St

For service to these stations, take the E to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and transfer to a local Manhattan-bound E or F.
For service from these stations, take the E to Queens Plaza or the F to 21 St-Queensbridge and transfer to a Jamaica-bound local train.
Schedule reminder: EF does not serve these local stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
Track maintenance

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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 48 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

Enter 5 Av/53 St EF Station at 5 Av onlyMadison Av entrance will be exit only

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 October 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 5 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.

Fully closed

75 Av, Briarwood. More detail on our map: AP Transit.