Delays

Period from 2026-05-14 12:49

Update at 2026-05-14 14:05

F trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a signal problem at 34 St-Herald Sq and 23 St.
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F trains have resumed making their regular stops.
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 14, Thursday, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-05-14 14:05

In Queens, Jamaica-bound F skips 75 Av, Briarwood and Sutphin Blvd
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For service to these stations, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke or Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke or Forest Hills-71 Av and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Planned - Reroute

May 14 - 15, Thu 9:45 PM to Fri 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-14 14:05

No Brooklyn-bound F service at 21 St-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island, Lexington Av/63 St and 57 St
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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.
Travel alternatives:
For service to these stations, take the F to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr accessible and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
For service from 21 St-Queensbridge and Roosevelt Island, take the F to Steinway St and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound F.
From Lexington Av/63 St, take the Q to 34 St-Herald Sq accessible and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound F.
From 57 St, use the nearby 57 St-7 Av NQ station for downtown service to 34 St-Herald Sq where Brooklyn-bound F service is available.
What's happening?
Escalator replacement
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 15 - 18, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-14 14:05

In Queens, Jamaica-bound F skips 169 St
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Use nearby Parsons Blvd or Jamaica-179 St stations.
For service to this station, take the F to Jamaica-179 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
For service from this station, take the F to Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
Travel tip:
For service from this station, consider Q1, Q2, Q3, Q17 or Q36 buses.
What's happening?
Station maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 15 - 18, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-14 14:05

In Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound F skips Avenue I, Bay Pkwy, Avenue N, and Avenue P
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For service to these stations, take the F to Kings Hwy and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
For service from these stations, take the F to 18 Av and transfer to a Coney Island-bound train.
What's happening?
We're making structural improvements
Planned - Part Suspended

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

In Manhattan and Brooklyn, no F between Delancey St-Essex St and Bergen St
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F service operates in two sections:
1. Between Jamaica-179 St and Delancey St-Essex St
2. Between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and Bergen St and via the G to/from Bedford-Nostrand Avs, the last stop
(Coney Island F begins service at the Bedford-Nostrand Avs G station)
directions_busFree shuttle buses run along three routes:
1. Between Jay St-MetroTech and Utica Av, connecting with Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts FG
2. Loop between Jay St-MetroTech and York St, stopping at High St
3. Between Delancey St-Essex St and East Broadway
For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the N or Q. Or, take L between 6 Av F station and Metropolitan Av/Lorimer St G.
Travel alternatives:
For East Broadway, take a free directions_busshuttle bus to/from Delancey St-Essex St.
For York St, take a free directions_busshuttle bus to/from Jay St-MetroTech.
For Jay St-MetroTech, take NQR instead.
Transfer stations:
- 34 St-Herald Sq accessible | FNQ
- Delancey St-Essex St FJ and directions_bus
- Jay St-MetroTech accessible | NQR and directions_bus
- Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts FG and directions_bus
- 4 Av-9 St FGDNR
Note: No A service between ‌Chambers St and Utica Av during this time.
What's happening?
Fastrack maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 23 - 25, Sat 3:45 AM to Mon 10:00 PM (includes Memorial Day)
Update at 2026-05-14 14:05

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound F skips Avenue P, Avenue N, Bay Pkwy and Avenue I
All trains at 18 Av board from the Coney Island-bound platform
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For service to these stations, take the F to 18 Av and transfer to a Coney Island-bound train.
For service from these stations, take the F to Kings Hwy and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 26 - 29, Tue to Fri, 9:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-14 14:05

In Manhattan, uptown F skips 14 St and 23 St
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For service to these stations, take the F to 34 St-Herald Sq and transfer to a downtown F.
For service from these stations, take the F to W 4 St-Wash Sq and transfer to an uptown F.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

May 29 - Jun 1, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-14 14:05

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound F skips Fort Hamilton Pkwy, 15 St-Prospect Park and 4 Av-9 St
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For service to these stations, take the F to 7 Av or Smith-9 Sts and transfer to a Coney Island-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to 7 Av or Church Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
Note: No G between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Church Av during this time.
Travel tip:
From 15 St-Prospect Park or Fort Hamilton Pkwy, consider the B68 bus on Prospect Park Southwest.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended

Jun 1 - 2, Mon 10:30 PM to Tue 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-14 14:05

In Brooklyn, no F between Jay St-MetroTech and 4 Av/9 St
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F service operates in two sections:
1. Between Jamaica-179 St and Jay St-MetroTech
(Manhattan F begins service at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts AC station)
2. Between 4 Av/9 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
‌directions_busFree shuttle buses run between Jay St-MetroTech and 7 Av.
- Transfer between AFNR and directions_busbuses at Jay St-MetroTech accessible.
- Transfer between DN local, R and directions_busbuses at 4 Av-9 St.
- Transfer between F and directions_busbuses at 7 Av accessible.
When exiting Jay St-MetroTech, 4 Av-9 St or 7 Av, get a GO ticket for re-entry into the subway.
Note: No G service between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Church Av during this time.
What's happening?
We're modernizing signals
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 1 - 3, Mon to Wed, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-14 14:05

In Queens, Manhattan-bound F skips Sutphin Blvd and Briarwood
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For service to Sutphin Blvd, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
For service to Briarwood, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica Center-bound E or Jamaica-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
What's happening?
We're making subway improvements
Planned - Reroute

Jun 2 - 3, Tue 11:45 PM to Wed 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-14 14:05

No Jamaica-bound F service at 57 St, Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island, and 21 St-Queensbridge
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Jamaica-bound F trains are rerouted via ‌Court Sq E from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 36 St.
Travel alternatives:
For service to 57 St, take the Jamaica-bound F to the nearby 5 Av/53 St E station. Or, transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq accessible to an uptown N or Q for service to nearby 57 St-7 Av.
For service to Lexington Av/63 St accessible, take the Q via transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq accessible.
For service to Roosevelt Island accessible and 21 St-Queensbridge accessible, take the F to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av (or ‌‌Steinway St after 11 PM, nightly) and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr accessible and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
Travel tip:
For 21 St-Queensbridge, consider nearby Queens Plaza accessible.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

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

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

Jun 8 - 10, Mon to Wed, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-05-14 14:05

In Queens, Jamaica-bound F skips Briarwood and Sutphin Blvd
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For service to these stations, take the F to Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
For service from Briarwood, take the E or F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
For service from Sutphin Blvd, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
What's happening?
We're making station improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 9, Tuesday, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-05-14 14:05

In Queens, Manhattan-bound F skips Sutphin Blvd, Briarwood and 75 Av
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For service to these stations, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke or Forest Hills-71 Av and transfer to a Jamaica-bound F.
For service from these stations, take the F to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke or Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound F.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance

F Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the F Train?

Service operates between Jamaica-179 St and Stillwell Av. Officially labeled as the Queens Blvd Express/ 6 Av Local.

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

Yes. The F line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 36 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the F 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:

Delays

F trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a signal problem at 34 St-Herald Sq and 23 St.

Planned - Stops Skipped

In Queens, Jamaica-bound F skips 75 Av, Briarwood and Sutphin Blvd

Open Status & Alerts below for full details and updates.

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

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

Coney Island-Stillwell Av, Church Av, Jay St-MetroTech, Jamaica-179 St, Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Forest Hills-71 Av, Broadway-Lafayette St, W 4 St-Wash Sq, Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, 34 St-Herald Sq, 21 St-Queensbridge, 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, Roosevelt Island, Lexington Av/63 St

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

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

Right now, F trains are arriving approximately every 4 minutes on average. However, wait times may be longer due to active delays. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between F trains reach about 8 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ). Active delay alerts can stretch headways beyond that snapshot—see Status & Alerts below.

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

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

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

Fully closed

21 St-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island, 57 St, Lexington Av/63 St. More detail on our map: AP Transit.