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8 Avenue Local
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Trains operate between Jamaica Center and World Trade Center.
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E train station list

Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
E
J
Z
accessible
Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
E
J
Z
accessible
Jamaica-Van Wyck
E
accessible
Briarwood
E
F
World Trade Center
E
accessible
Kew Gardens-Union Tpke
E
F
accessible
75 Av
E
F
Canal St
A
C
E
Forest Hills-71 Av
E
F
M
R
accessible
Spring St
C
E
W 4 St-Wash Sq
A
C
E
accessible
14 St
A
C
E
accessible
23 St
C
E
Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
E
F
M
R
accessible
Court Sq-23 St
E
M
Queens Plaza
E
M
R
accessible
34 St-Penn Station
A
C
E
accessible
42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
A
C
E
accessible
Lexington Av/53 St
E
M
accessible
5 Av/53 St
E
M
50 St
C
E
7 Av
B
D
E

E 8 Avenue Local Status & Alerts

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    Station Notice
    Until Jul 17, Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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    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.
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    Planned - Express to Local
    May 13, Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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    Note: Service runs as scheduled at these stations all other times.

    What's happening?

    Signal maintenance
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    Station Notice
    Until Jul 17
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    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

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    Planned - Express to Local
    May 15, Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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    Note: Service runs as scheduled at these stations all other times.

    What's happening?

    Signal maintenance
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    Planned - Reroute
    May 15 - 18, Fri 9:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
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    No E service 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.

    Travel alternatives:

    For Queens Plaza, take the R (days/evenings) or use the nearby Queensboro Plaza accessible | 7N station.

    For Court Sq-23 St, take the 7.

    directions_busFree Q96 shuttle buses run between 21 St-Queensbridge and Court Sq-23 St, stopping at Queens Plaza (days/evenings).

    For Lexington Av/53 St, use the nearby Lexington Av/59 St N‌R station. Or, take the 4 local or 6 at 51 St accessible 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.

    For 50 St*, 42 St-Port Authority, 34 St-Penn Station, 23 St* and 14 St, use nearby F stops along 6 Av, or take the AC.

    For Spring St*, Canal St and World Trade Center(Chambers St), take the AC.

    *Downtown service only during this time.

    Transfer stations:

    • Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway 7EFR

    • 21 St-Queensbridge accessible | EF and directions_bus

    • 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr accessible | DFE

    • Lexington Av/59 St 46NR

    • 42 St-Port Authority/Times Sq/Bryant Pk 7ACEDFNR

    • 34 St-Herald Sq accessible | EFNR

    • W 4 St-Wash Sq ACEF

    What's happening?

    We're making communication and signal improvements

    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.
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    Planned - Stops Skipped
    May 26 - 29, Tue to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
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    • 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
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    Planned - Reroute
    May 26 - 27, Tue 9:45 PM to Wed 5 AM and May 28 - 29, Thu 9:45 PM to Fri 5 AM
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    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, take the 4 local or 6 at 51 St accessible 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?

    Escalator replacement

    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.
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    Planned - Part Suspended
    May 29 - Jun 1, Fri 9:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
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    Uptown E runs via the F from 2 Av to W 4 St-Wash Sq and then resumes regular service.

    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 accessible 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. Transfer at 47-50 Sts.

    For 50 St*, 42 St-Port Authority, 34 St-Penn Station, 23 St* and 14 St, use nearby F stops along 6 Av or take the AC.

    For Spring St*, Canal St and World Trade Center (Chambers St), take the AC instead.

    • Transfer between E and AC at W 4 St-Wash Sq.

    *Uptown service only.

    What's happening?

    Track and 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.
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    Planned - Stops Skipped
    Jun 1 - 3, Mon to Wed, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
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    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
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    Planned - Reroute
    Jun 1 - 5, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
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    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.
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    Planned - Stops Skipped
    Jun 5 - 8, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
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    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
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    Planned - Reroute
    Jun 5 - 8, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
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    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.

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 38 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 are currently 2 active alerts for this route:
Station Notice
5 Av/53 St EF Station is exit only during weekday AM rush hoursUse nearby Lexington Av/53 St EF
Planned - Express to Local
In Queens, Manhattan-bound E stops at Briarwood and 75 Av
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 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 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
Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer, Jamaica-Van Wyck, World Trade Center, Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Forest Hills-71 Av, W 4 St-Wash Sq, 14 St, Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Queens Plaza, 34 St-Penn Station, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Lexington Av/53 St

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

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