Delays

Period from 2026-08-30 22:56

Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

Uptown Q trains are delayed while we remove a train car from service at Prospect Park.

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Planned - Express to Local

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

In Manhattan, Q runs local in both directions between 57 St-7 Av and Canal St

Schedule reminder: Overnight Q runs local in both directions between these stations.
Note: Q operates every 10 minutes (days/evenings)
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Reroute

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

‌Q service is rerouted via the D and F in Manhattan

No trains at NQRW stations in Manhattan.
Q runs between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and DeKalb Av, then is rerouted:
• Via the D between DeKalb Av and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
• Via the F between 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and Lexington Av/63 St, resuming normal service to/from 96 St (2 Av)
Travel alternatives:
In Manhattan, use nearby stations on the 8 Av ACE, 7 Av 123, 6 Av DFQR and Lexington Av 456 lines.
Transfer stations:
• Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr accessible (4, D, N, R) | 234DNQR
• Bleecker St/Broadway-Lafayette St accessible | 4 local, 6DFQ
• 42 St-Port Authority/Times Sq/Bryant Park 1237ACEDFQR
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.
Reduced Service

Sep 12 - 13, Sep 19 - 20, Sep 26 - 27, and Oct 3 - 4, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

Q runs every 10 minutes

What's happening?
We're replacing tracks and making communications improvements
Planned - Part Suspended

Sep 17, Thursday, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Brooklyn, no Q between Brighton Beach and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
Q runs between 96 St and Brighton Beach, the last stop.
directions_busFree B109 shuttle buses make stops between Brighton Beach and Coney Island.
- Transfer between trains and directions_busbuses at Brighton Beach or Coney Island accessible | DF or N.
For direct service between Coney Island and Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn, take the DF or N.
- Transfer at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr | ‌DNQ or 34 St-Herald Sq accessible | DFNQ
When exiting Brighton Beach or Coney Island-Stillwell Av, get a GO ticket for re-entry into the subway.
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 - Part Suspended

Sep 21 - 25, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-30 23:18

In Manhattan, no Q between ‌57 St/7 Av and 96 St
Travel Alternatives:
For Lexington Av/63 St, take the F instead.
For 72 St, 86 St and 96 St, consider taking directions_busbuses instead.
- M15 (along 1 Av and 2 Av)
- M102 and M103 (along 3 Av and Lex Av)
- Transfer between Q and F at 34 St-Herald Sq accessible.
Travel tip:
For Second Av stations, consider nearby 6 stops along Lexington Ave. Transfer at 14 St-Union Sq.
What's happening?
Track maintenance

All Lines

Q Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the Q Train?

Service operates between 96 St-2 Av and Stillwell Av. Officially labeled as the Broadway Express.

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

Yes. The Q line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 23 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the Q 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

Uptown Q trains are delayed while we remove a train car from service at Prospect Park.

Planned - Express to Local

In Manhattan, Q runs local in both directions between 57 St-7 Av and Canal St

Open Status & Alerts below for full details and updates.

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

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the Q 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 Q 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, Kings Hwy, Avenue H, Prospect Park, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, DeKalb Av, 14 St-Union Sq, 34 St-Herald Sq, Times Sq-42 St, 57 St-7 Av, Lexington Av/63 St, 72 St, 86 St, 96 St

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

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

Right now, Q trains are arriving approximately every 5 minutes on average. However, wait times may be longer due to active delays. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between Q trains reach about 12 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 Q train (ETA on the arriving train)?

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

No stop on this line’s list currently matches a No Service gap for Q 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.