Broadway Local

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Trains operate from Astoria-Ditmars Blvd to Stillwell Av.

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Uptown N trains are bypassing 49 St while we address a signal problem near Times Sq-42 St.

For service to 49 St, take an uptown R or W train.

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Coney Island-Stillwell Av

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86 St

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Avenue U

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Kings Hwy

N1 min N6 minopen_in_new

Bay Pkwy

N3 min N3 minopen_in_new

20 Av

N4 min N2 minopen_in_new

18 Av

N6 min NNowopen_in_new

New Utrecht Av

N7 min N9 minopen_in_new

Fort Hamilton Pkwy

N10 min N7 minopen_in_new

8 Av

N11 min N6 minopen_in_new

59 St

N2 min N3 minopen_in_new

36 St

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Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr

Q1 min N2 minopen_in_new

Canal St

Q2 min N1 minopen_in_new

14 St-Union Sq

RNow N1 minopen_in_new

34 St-Herald Sq

WNow QNowopen_in_new

Times Sq-42 St

NNow Q1 minopen_in_newSignificant service disruption, heavy delays expected

49 St

W4 min WNowopen_in_new

57 St-7 Av

R1 min N1 minopen_in_new

5 Av/59 St

WNow R6 minopen_in_new

Lexington Av/59 St

NNow R4 minopen_in_new

Queensboro Plaza

W1 min W1 minopen_in_new

39 Av-Dutch Kills

W4 min N1 minopen_in_new

36 Av

W5 min NNowopen_in_new

Broadway

W7 min N2 minopen_in_new

30 Av

W9 min NNowopen_in_new

Astoria Blvd

W10 min W3 minopen_in_new

Astoria-Ditmars Blvd

WNow W1 minopen_in_new

N Broadway Local Status & Alerts

Stops Skipped

Period from 2026-07-16 21:47

Update at 2026-07-16 22:31

Uptown N trains are bypassing 49 St while we address a signal problem near Times Sq-42 St.
For service to 49 St, take an uptown R or W train.

Expect delays in Q service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 13 - 17, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:31

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound N local skips 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St and Union St

For service to these stations, take the ‌‌N to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a local Coney Island-bound D‌ or N or Bay Ridge-bound R.
For service from these stations, take the DN or R to 36 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound N.
Schedule reminder: Manhattan-bound ‌‌N skips these stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 20 - 24, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:31

In Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound N local skips Union St, 4 Av/9 St, Prospect Av and 25 St

For service to these stations, take the N to 36 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound DN or R.
For service from these stations, take the DN or R to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a Coney Island-bound N.
Schedule reminder: Coney Island-bound N skips these stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Reroute

Jul 21 - 24, Tue to Fri, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:31

In Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound N runs via the D from 36 St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av

Trains stop at 62 St/New Utrecht Av.
For 59 St, take the R instead. Transfer between trains at 36 St.
For service to 8 Av and Fort Hamilton Pkwy, take the N to 62 St/New Utrecht Av accessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound D or N
For service to 18 Av, 20 Av, Bay Pkwy, Kings Hwy, Avenue U and 86 St, take the N to Coney Island-Stillwell Av accessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound D or N.
For service from these stations, take the D or N to 62 St/New Utrecht Av accessible or 36 St and transfer to a Coney Island-bound N.
Note: Manhattan-bound D runs via the N from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 36 St 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

Jul 24 - 27, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:31

In Manhattan, uptown N and Q local skip 49 St

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

Aug 1 - 2, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-07-16 22:31

In Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, N runs via the R in both directions between Canal St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr

Trains stop at City Hall, Cortlandt St, Rector St, Whitehall St-South Ferry, Court St, Jay St-MetroTech and DeKalb Av.
Note: At Canal St, N trains are stopping at the R platform during this time.
Schedule reminder: Late night N also runs via the R in Lower Manhattan.
What's happening?
Structural maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended

Aug 3 - 7, Mon to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:31

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

Aug 7 - 10 and Aug 14 - 17, Fri 11:30 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:31

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 - Part Suspended

Aug 10 - 14, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 22:31

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?
We're replacing tracks

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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, but our station snapshot flags Service issues on the line—many stops show gaps or irregular arrivals for this route. Our live feed maps about 30 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the N train running well right now?

Right now our algorithm rates this line as Service issues on the line based on recent wait times and live reliability. There is currently 1 active alert for this route:

Stops Skipped

Uptown N trains are bypassing 49 St while we address a signal problem near Times Sq-42 St.For service to 49 St, take an uptown R or W train.

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 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 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 10 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between N trains reach about 11 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

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

For the next N train arriving at each listed stop, our feed’s ETA reliability score on that arrival is low. Scores under 60 usually align with about five minutes of extra variability; scores under 30 can mean larger gaps ahead. Stations are grouped by severity—at most two panels.

Higher delays

Times Sq-42 St

Confirm with live countdowns in AP Transit or open Status & Alerts below if service shifts.

Which stations on the N line currently have no service or a closed direction for N trains?

No stop on this line’s list currently matches a No Service gap for N on either direction in our snapshot (other trains may still appear). Gaps can open on the next refresh—use AP Transit on the map or Status & Alerts below.