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Period from 2026-07-17 11:55

Update at 2026-07-17 12:48

No NW service between Queens and Manhattan.
R running via ‌Roosevelt Island‌ between 21 St-Queensbridge‌ and ‌Lexington Av/63 St‌, and then via the Q to 57 St/7 Av.

What's Happening?
We are requesting FDNY assistance for a track fire in the tunnel connecting Queens and Manhattan.
Additional Service Changes
The last stop on some uptown NW trains will be 96 St on the Q line, where they will turn back for downtown service.
Listen to announcements on your train to hear how it will run.
Expect delays on QM trains in both directions while they share the track with rerouted trains.
Take 7 trains as an alternative for service between Queens and Manhattan.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 18 - 19, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-07-17 12:48

In Queens, Forest Hills-bound R skips Elmhurst Av, Grand Av-Newtown, Woodhaven Blvd, 63 Dr-Rego Park and 67 Av

For service to these stations, take the R to Forest Hills-71 Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound R.
For service from these stations, take the R to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and transfer to a Forest Hills-bound R.
Reminder: R service does not operate in Queens overnight.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Planned - Reroute

Jul 18, Saturday, 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Update at 2026-07-17 12:48

In Manhattan and Queens, Forest Hills-bound R runs via Roosevelt Island F from 57 St-7 Av to 36 St

Trains stop at Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island and 21 St-Queensbridge.
Travel alternatives:
For 5 Av/59 St and Lexington Av/59 St, take the N via transfer at 57 St-7 Av accessible.
For Queens Plaza, take the E or use nearby Queensboro Plaza accessible | 7N. Transfer at Times Sq-42 St/42 St-Port Authority or Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 20 - 24, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-17 12:48

In Brooklyn, Bay Ridge-bound R skips Union St, 4 Av/9 St, Prospect Av and 25 St

For service to these stations, take the R 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 Bay Ridge-bound R.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 25 - 26, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-07-17 12:48

In Manhattan, uptown R skips 49 St

For service to this station, take the R to 57 St/7 Av and transfer to a downtown train.
For service from this station, take a downtown ‌‌train to Times Sq-42 St and transfer to an uptown R.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Planned - Reroute

Aug 3 - 6, Mon to Thu, 9:30 PM to 11:45 PM
Update at 2026-07-17 12:48

R service is rerouted via the D and F in Manhattan

No trains at NQRW stations in Manhattan.
R runs between Bay Ridge-95 St and DeKalb Av, then is rerouted:
• Via the D between DeKalb Av and W 4 St-Wash Sq
• Via Court Sq F between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Queens Plaza, resuming normal service to/from Forest Hills-71 Av
Travel alternatives:
In Manhattan, use nearby stations on the 8 Av ACE, 7 Av 123, 6 Av DFQR and Lexington Av 456 lines.
In Brooklyn, for stations along 4 Av, take the D or N instead.
In Brooklyn, for Jay St-MetroTech and Court St, take the N.
Transfer stations:
• Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr accessible | (4, D, N, R) | 234DNQR
• Jay St-MetroTech accessible | ACFN
• Bleecker St/Broadway-Lafayette St accessible | 6DFQR
• 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.
Planned - Part Suspended

Aug 3 - 7, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-07-17 12:48

No late night R between Whitehall St-South Ferry and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
R runs express between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St
R runs between Bay Ridge-95 St and 36 St and express to/from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, the last stop.
For Whitehall St-South Ferry, use nearby 24 stations.
For Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, take the N.
For DeKalb Av, take the DN or Q instead.
For Union St, 4 Av-9 St, Prospect Av and 25 St, take the D or N.
- Transfer at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr accessible (4, D, N, R) | 24DNQR or 36 St DN.
What's happening?
Fastrack maintenance
Planned - Reroute

Aug 8 - 9 and Aug 15 - 16, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-07-17 12:48

In Manhattan and Queens, R runs via Roosevelt Island F in both directions between 57 St-7 Av and 36 St

Trains stop at Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island and 21 St-Queensbridge.
Travel alternatives:
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 Queens Plaza, take the E. Transfer at Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority or Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.
Notes: No N between Queensboro Plaza, Queens and Times Sq-42 St, Manhattan, Aug 7 - 10 and Aug 14 - 17, Fri 11:30 PM to Mon 5:00 AM.
R trains that normally end at Queens Plaza will be extended to Forest Hills-71 Av, Aug 8 - 9 and Aug 15 - 16, Sat and Sun, evenings beginning 9:45 PM.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Extra Service

Aug 8 - 9 and Aug 15 - 16, Sat and Sun, evenings beginning 9:45 PM
Update at 2026-07-17 12:48

R trains that normally end at Queens Plaza will be extended to Forest Hills-71 Av

Note: R runs via Roosevelt Island F in both directions between 57 St-7 Av, Manhattan and 36 St, Queens, during this time.
Schedule reminder: R trains do not run in Queens overnight.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Reroute

Aug 10 - 14 and Aug 17 - 21, Weekdays
Update at 2026-07-17 12:48

In Manhattan and Queens, select Forest Hills-bound R trains run via Roosevelt Island M from 57 St-7 Av to 36 St

Trains stop at Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island and 21 St-Queensbridge.
Travel alternatives:
For 5 Av/59 St and Lexington Av/59 St, take the N via transfer at 57 St-7 Av accessible.
For Queens Plaza, take the E or use nearby Queensboro Plaza accessible | 7N. Transfer at Times Sq-42 St/42 St-Port Authority or Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks

All Lines

R Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the R Train?

Service operates between Forest Hills and 95 St/4 Av. Officially labeled as the Broadway Local.

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

The R 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 39 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the R 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:

Reroute

No NW service between Queens and Manhattan.R running via ‌Roosevelt Island‌ between 21 St-Queensbridge‌ and ‌Lexington Av/63 St‌, and then via the Q to 57 St/7 Av.

Open Status & Alerts below for full details and updates.

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

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

86 St, 59 St, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, DeKalb Av, Jay St-MetroTech, Cortlandt St, 14 St-Union Sq, 34 St-Herald Sq, Times Sq-42 St, 57 St-7 Av, Queens Plaza, Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Forest Hills-71 Av

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

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

Right now, R trains are arriving approximately every 15 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between R trains reach about 10 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

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

For the next R 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

Queens Plaza, 36 St, Steinway St, 46 St, Northern Blvd

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

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

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