Delays

Period from 2026-08-30 22:40

Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

Uptown N trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at New Utrecht Av.

Uptown N trains have resumed making scheduled stops from Kings Hwy to 59 St (Bklyn).
Planned - Part Suspended

Aug 28 - 31, Fri 11:30 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

No N between Queensboro Plaza, Queens and Times Sq-42 St, Manhattan

N service operates in two sections:
1. Between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and Queensboro Plaza
2. Between Times Sq-42 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
Travel alternatives:
For service between Queens and Manhattan, take the 7. Transfer at Queensboro Plaza accessible and/or Times Sq-42 St accessible.
For Lexington Av/59 St and 5 Av/59 St, use the nearby 59 St 456 station via the 7 at Grand Central-42 St accessible or the N at 14 St-Union Sq accessible.
For 57 St-7 Av and 49 St, take the Q or R. Transfer at Times Sq-42 St 7N.
Note: At Queensboro Plaza - board/exit all N from the Manhattan-bound platform.
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.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Aug 29 - 30, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Manhattan, N skips 28 St, 23 St, 8 St-NYU and Prince St in both directions - take the Q or R instead
Q runs local in both directions between 57 St-7 Av and Canal St during this time.
- Transfer between trains at 34 St-Herald Sq, 14 St-Union Sq or Canal St.
Note: No N between Queensboro Plaza, Queens and Times Sq-42 St, Manhattan, Aug 28 - 31, Fri 11:30 PM to Mon 5:00 AM.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Part Suspended

Aug 31 - Sep 4, Mon to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

No N service in Manhattan
No trains at NQRW stations in Manhattan.
N service operates in two sections:
1. Between Coney Island and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, and via the R to/from Court St
2. Between Queensboro Plaza and Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
(All trains at Queensboro Plaza board from the lower level platform)
Travel alternatives:
In Manhattan, use nearby stations on the 8 Av ACE, 7 Av 12‌3, 6 Av DFQR and Lexington Av 456 lines.
For service between Manhattan and Queensboro Plaza, take the 7.
For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the 234 or the Q running via the D and F.
Transfer stations:
- Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr accessible (4, D, N, R) | 234DNQR
- Jay St-MetroTech accessible | ACFN
- Borough Hall/Court St accessible | 24N
- 42 St-Port Authority/Times Sq/Bryant Park 1237ACEDFQR
- Queensboro Plaza accessible | 7N
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 - Part Suspended

Sep 1, Tuesday, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Brooklyn, no N at Coney Island-Stillwell Av
N runs between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and 86 St, the last stop.
directions_busFree shuttle buses run between 86 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
For service between Manhattan and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take the DF* or Q instead.
Transfer stations:
- 34 St-Herald Sq accessible | DFNQ
- Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr accessible | DNQ
- 62 St/New Utrecht Av accessible | DN
When exiting at 86 St or Coney Island-Stillwell Av, get a GO ticket to re-enter the subway.
*The last stop for some Coney Island-bound F trains is ‌Church Av during this time.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
accessible ADA Note: 86 St is not accessible. For accessible travel, transfer to a Coney Island-bound train at one of the above accessible stations.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 9 - 13, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound N local runs express from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 59 St

For Union St, 4 Av-9 St, Prospect Av and 25 St, take the D instead. Transfer at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr or 36 St.
For service to 45 St and 53 St, take the N to 59 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N local or R.
For service from these stations, take a train to 36 St and transfer to a Coney Island-bound N.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Reroute

Sep 11 - 14, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, N runs via the Q in both directions between DeKalb Av and Canal St
In Brooklyn, use the nearby Borough Hall 24 station for Jay St-MetroTech and Court St.
In Manhattan, use nearby 24J stations for Whitehall St-South Ferry, Rector St, Cortlandt St and City Hall.
Transfer stations:
- Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr accessible (N, 4) | 24N
- 14 St-Union Sq 4N
- Canal St JN (4 after 1:30 AM)
Travel tip:
For Jay St-MetroTech, take the F instead. Transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq accessible or 4 Av-9 St.
Note:
At Canal St, N trains stop at the Q platform.
What's happening?
We're making communications 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.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 12 - 13, Sat 3:45 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Queens, Manhattan-bound N skips 30 Av, Broadway, 36 Av and 39 Av-Dutch Kills

For service to these stations, take the N to Queensboro Plaza and transfer to an Astoria-bound N.
For service from these stations, take the N to Astoria Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
What's happening?
We're making structural improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 12 - 13, Sat 3:45 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound N skips 8 Av, Fort Hamilton Pkwy, New Utrecht Av, 18 Av, 20 Av and Bay Pkwy

For service to these stations, take the N to Kings Hwy and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
For service from these stations, take the N to 59 St accessible and transfer to a Coney Island-bound N.
Travel tip:
For New Utrecht Av/62 St, take the D via transfer at 36 St.
What's happening?
Station 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 - Part Suspended

Sep 15 - 17, Tue to Thu, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

No N between Queensboro Plaza, Queens and Times Sq-42 St, Manhattan

N service runs in two sections:
1. Between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and Queensboro Plaza
2. Between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and Times Sq-42 St
Travel alternatives:
For service between Manhattan and Queens, take the 7 via transfer at Queensboro Plaza accessible and/or Times Sq-42 St accessible.
For 57 St-7 Av and 49 St, take the Q via transfer at Times Sq-42 St accessible | 7N.
For Lexington Av/59 St and 5 Av/59 St, use the nearby 59 St 46 station via the 7 at Grand Central-42 St or the N at 14 St-Union Sq.
Note: At Queensboro Plaza, board/exit all N trains from the Manhattan-bound platform.
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

Sep 19 - 20, Sat 3:45 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Queens, Astoria-bound N skips 39 Av-Dutch Kills, 36 Av, Broadway and 30 Av

For service to these stations, take the N to Astoria Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
For service from these stations, take the N to Queensboro Plaza and transfer to an Astoria-bound N.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 19 - 20, Sat 3:45 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound N skips Bay Pkwy, 20 Av, 18 Av, New Utrecht Av, Fort Hamilton Pkwy and 8 Av

For service to these stations, take the N to 59 St accessible and transfer to a Coney Island-bound N.
For service from these stations, take the N to Kings Hwy and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
What's happening?
Station 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 - Express to Local

Sep 19 - 20, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Brooklyn, N runs local in both directions between DeKalb Av and 59 St

Schedule reminder: Late night ‌N also runs local between these stations.
What's happening?
Structural maintenance
Planned - Reroute

Sep 25 - 28, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, N runs via the Q in both directions between DeKalb Av and Canal St
In Brooklyn, use the nearby Borough Hall 24 station for Jay St-MetroTech and Court St.
In Manhattan, use nearby 24J stations for Whitehall St-South Ferry, Rector St, Cortlandt St and City Hall.
Transfer stations:
- Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr accessible (N, 4) | 24N
- 14 St-Union Sq 4N
- Canal St JN (4 after 1:30 AM)
Travel tip:
For Jay St-MetroTech, take the F instead. Transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq accessible or 4 Av-9 St.
Note:
At Canal St, N trains stop at the Q platform.
What's happening?
We're making communications 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.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 25 - 28, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Manhattan, downtown N and Q local skip 49 St

For service to this station, take the N or Q to Times Sq-42 St and transfer to an uptown local train.
For service from this station, take an uptown train to 57 St/7 Av and transfer to an downtown N or Q.
Schedule reminder: Q skips this station days and evenings.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements

All Lines

N Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the N Train?

Service operates between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and Stillwell Av. Officially labeled as the Broadway Local.

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

Yes. The N line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 31 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the N 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 3 active alerts for this route:

Delays

Uptown N trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at New Utrecht Av.

Planned - Part Suspended

No N between Queensboro Plaza, Queens and Times Sq-42 St, Manhattan

Planned - Stops Skipped

In Manhattan, N skips 28 St, 23 St, 8 St-NYU and Prince St in both directions - take the Q or R instead

Open Status & Alerts below for full details and updates.

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

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the N train—is $3.00 when you tap OMNY at the turnstile (official MTA base fare as of August 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 N 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, New Utrecht Av, 59 St, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, 14 St-Union Sq, 34 St-Herald Sq, Times Sq-42 St, 57 St-7 Av, Astoria Blvd

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

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

Right now, N trains are arriving approximately every 3 minutes on average. However, wait times may be longer due to active delays. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between N trains reach about 6 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 N train (ETA on the arriving train)?

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

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

Fully closed

49 St, 57 St-7 Av, 5 Av/59 St, Lexington Av/59 St. More detail on our map: AP Transit.