These trains skip 36 St, Steinway St, 46 St, Northern Blvd and 65 St, take the E or F. Transfer at 21 St-QueensbridgeF or Times Sq-42 St/42 St-Port AuthorityE.
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
notifications
Extra Service
Mar 14 - 15, Sat and Sun, evenings beginning 10:00 PM Update at 2026-03-03 18:28
The last stop for select R trains headed toward Forest Hills-71 Av is Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av
These trains skip 36 St, Steinway St, 46 St, Northern Blvd and 65 St, take the E or F. Transfer at 21 St-QueensbridgeF or Times Sq-42 St/42 St-Port AuthorityE.
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
notifications
Planned - Reroute
Mar 20 - 22, Friday, beginning 9:45 PM, Sat and Sun, all day Update at 2026-03-03 18:28
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 5 Av/59 St and Lexington Av/59 St, use the nearby 59 St456 station via the 7 at Grand Central-42 Staccessible or the NR at 14 St-Union Sq.
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 57 St-7 Av, Manhattan, Mar 27 - 30, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM.
The last stop for select R trains headed toward Forest Hills-71 Av is Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av, Mar 28 - 29, Sat and Sun, evenings beginning 9:45 PM.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
notifications
Extra Service
Mar 28 - 29 and Apr 4 - 5, Sat and Sun, evenings beginning 9:45 PM Update at 2026-03-03 18:28
The last stop for select R trains headed toward Forest Hills-71 Av is Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av
These trains skip 36 St, Steinway St, 46 St, Northern Blvd and 65 St, take the E or F. Transfer at 21 St-QueensbridgeF or Times Sq-42 St/42 St-Port AuthorityE.
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
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.
Does the R train run local or express?
See official map for detailed stop patterns.. Subject to change based on active service alerts.
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.