8 Avenue Local

Good Service

train 42schedule 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

E1 min E7 minopen_in_new

Canal St

A1 min ANowopen_in_new

Spring St

C5 min E3 minopen_in_new

W 4 St-Wash Sq

E1 min E2 minopen_in_new

14 St

E3 min E2 minopen_in_new

23 St

E1 min E1 minopen_in_new

34 St-Penn Station

A1 min A1 minopen_in_new

42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

C1 min C5 minopen_in_new

50 St

C2 min C2 minopen_in_new

7 Av

E1 min B1 minopen_in_new

5 Av/53 St

E2 min E1 minopen_in_new

Lexington Av/53 St

R1 min E1 minopen_in_new

Court Sq-23 St

E2 min F1 minopen_in_new

Queens Plaza

E4 min R1 minopen_in_new

Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av

E3 min R1 minopen_in_new

Forest Hills-71 Av

R1 min R1 minopen_in_new

75 Av

F1 min E1 minopen_in_new

Kew Gardens-Union Tpke

E1 min F3 minopen_in_new

Briarwood

F5 min F1 minopen_in_new

Jamaica-Van Wyck

E4 min E5 minopen_in_new

Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport

J1 min E3 minopen_in_new

Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer

E1 min E1 minopen_in_new

E 8 Avenue Local Status & Alerts

Station Notice

Until Jul 17
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

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

Jul 13 - 17, Mon to Fri, and Jul 21 - 24, Tue to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

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?
Track maintenance
Station Notice

Until Jul 17, Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

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 - Stops Skipped

Jul 17 - 20, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

In Queens, Jamaica-bound E F local skip Elmhurst Av, Grand Av-Newtown, Woodhaven Blvd, 63 Dr-Rego Park and 67 Av

For service to these stations, take the E or F to Forest Hills-71 Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound E or F local.
For service from these stations, take the E or F to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and transfer to a Jamaica-bound E or F.
Schedule reminder: E‌F do not serve these local stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Planned - Express to Local

Jul 27 - 31, Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

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?
We're modernizing signals on the Queens Blvd Line
Station Notice

Jul 27 - 31, Mon to Fri, Rush Hours
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

No rush hour E service to/from Jamaica-179 St
Take the F instead.
- Transfer to/from E trains at Kew Gardens-Union Tpke accessible or Forest Hills-71 Av accessible.
What's happening?
We're modernizing signals on the Queens Blvd Line
Planned - Part Suspended

Jul 31 - Aug 3, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

In Queens, no E service at Jamaica-Van Wyck, Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
E runs between World Trade Center and ‌Briarwood and via the F to/from Jamaica-179 St.
directions_busFree T300 shuttle buses run between Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer, stopping at Briarwood, Jamaica-Van Wyck and Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.
- Transfer between E and directions_busat Kew Gardens-Union Tpke accessible or Briarwood (Jamaica-bound only).
LIRR will cross-honor customers traveling between Manhattan and Queens for no additional charge at Penn Station, Grand Central, Woodside, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens and Jamaica. Check LIRR service and schedules
Travel tip:
[airplane icon] For service between Manhattan and JFK Airport, take the A to/from Howard Beach-JFK Airport accessible.
What's happening?
We're modernizing signals on the Queens Blvd Line
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 31 - Aug 3, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

In Queens, Manhattan-bound EF skips Sutphin Blvd and Briarwood

For service to these stations, take the E or F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica-bound train.
For service from these stations, take the E or F to Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
Note: E runs via the F in both directions between Briarwood and Jamaica-179 St during this time.
What's happening?
We're modernizing signals on the Queens Blvd Line
Planned - Stops Skipped

Aug 10 - 14, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

In Manhattan, uptown E skips Spring St and 23 St

For service to these stations, take the E 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 E.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Aug 11 - 12, Tue 11:45 PM to Wed 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

In Queens, Manhattan-bound EF local skips 67 Av, 63 Dr-Rego Park, Woodhaven Blvd, Grand Av-Newtown and Elmhurst Av

For service to these stations, take the E or F to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and transfer to a Jamaica-bound local train.
For service from these stations, take a train to Forest Hills-71 Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound EF.
Schedule reminder: E‌F do not serve these local stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Express to Local

Aug 12, Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

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 - Express to Local

Aug 14, Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:30

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

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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 42 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 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 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.

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.