Broadway Local

Significant service disruption

train 24schedule Avg ~15 min

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Trains operate from Astoria-Ditmars Blvd to Stillwell Av.

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NQRW trains are running with delays in both directions while we address a signal problem near Times Sq-42 St.

Uptown N trains are bypassing 49 St.

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Coney Island-Stillwell Av

N3 min QNowopen_in_new

86 St

N7 min N9 minopen_in_new

Avenue U

N8 min N8 minopen_in_new

Kings Hwy

NNow N6 minopen_in_newUnstable service—delays of up to about 5 minutes are possible.

Bay Pkwy

N2 min N3 minopen_in_newUnstable service—delays of up to about 5 minutes are possible.

20 Av

N4 min N2 minopen_in_newUnstable service—delays of up to about 5 minutes are possible.

18 Av

N5 min NNowopen_in_newUnstable service—delays of up to about 5 minutes are possible.

New Utrecht Av

N7 min N2 minopen_in_newUnstable service—delays of up to about 5 minutes are possible.

Fort Hamilton Pkwy

N9 min NNowopen_in_newUnstable service—delays of up to about 5 minutes are possible.

8 Av

N11 min N13 minopen_in_newUnstable service—delays of up to about 5 minutes are possible.

59 St

R7 min R3 minopen_in_new

36 St

N1 min N7 minopen_in_new

Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr

D5 min N1 minopen_in_new

Canal St

Q3 min Q2 minopen_in_new

14 St-Union Sq

NNow WNowopen_in_newUnstable service—delays of up to about 5 minutes are possible.

34 St-Herald Sq

QNow RNowopen_in_new

Times Sq-42 St

RNow Q5 minopen_in_new

49 St

WNow R7 minopen_in_new

57 St-7 Av

RNow Q2 minopen_in_new

5 Av/59 St

R3 min R2 minopen_in_new

Lexington Av/59 St

NNow RNowopen_in_new

Queensboro Plaza

N5 min W1 minopen_in_new

39 Av-Dutch Kills

N1 min N3 minopen_in_new

36 Av

N2 min N2 minopen_in_new

Broadway

N4 min NNowopen_in_new

30 Av

W1 min W6 minopen_in_new

Astoria Blvd

W2 min W5 minopen_in_new

Astoria-Ditmars Blvd

W4 min W4 minopen_in_new

N Broadway Local Status & Alerts

Stops Skipped

Period from 2026-07-16 22:54

Update at 2026-07-16 23:27

NQRW trains are running with delays in both directions while we address a signal problem near Times Sq-42 St.
Uptown N trains are bypassing 49 St.
Updates:
Some uptown RQ trains are rerouted on the B line from DeKalb Av to 34 St-Herald Sq:
- Rerouted uptown Q trains will then run on the M line from 34 St-Herald Sq to Lexington Av/63 St, and resume regular service to 96 St.
- Some rerouted uptown R trains will run on the F line via Court Sq-23 St from 34 St-Herald Sq to 36 St (Queens)
- Some rerouted uptown R trains will run on the M line via Roosevelt Island from 34 St-Herald Sq to 36 St (Queens)
Some uptown Q trains are running express from Brighton Beach to Prospect Park.
Listen to announcements for how your train will operate.
Alternatives:
For service to 49 St, take an uptown R or W train.
For service on 7th Ave/Broadway, consider nearby 123 trains.
For service between Lexington Av/63 St and 96 St, consider nearby 6 trains.
For service between Manhattan and Queens, take 7 trains at Times Sq-42 St and Queensboro Plaza.
For service via Court Sq-23 St and Queens Plaza, take an E train at Times Sq-42 St/42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal or an F train at 34 St-Herald Sq.
In Queens:
- Take Q100 or Q101 buses for alternative NW service.
- Take EFM or Q60 buses for service on Queens Blvd.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 13 - 17, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-16 23:27

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 23:27

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 23:27

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 23:27

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 23:27

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 23:27

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 23:27

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 23:27

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?

The N line is still running, but with Significant service disruption in our model—expect severe gaps or major disruption. Check Status & Alerts below. Our live feed maps about 24 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the N train running well right now?

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

Stops Skipped

NQRW trains are running with delays in both directions while we address a signal problem near Times Sq-42 St.Uptown N trains are bypassing 49 St.

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 15 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.

Moderate delays

Kings Hwy, Bay Pkwy, 20 Av, 18 Av, New Utrecht Av, Fort Hamilton Pkwy, 8 Av, 14 St-Union Sq

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.