Planned - Part Suspended

Jun 17 - 19, Wed to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:27

No late night R between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St, Brooklyn
R runs in Brooklyn between Bay Ridge-95 St and 59 St, the last stop.
For Whitehall St-South Ferry, Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, take the N* instead.
For DeKalb Av, take the N or Q.
For Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St, take the D or N.
For Union St, 4 Av/9 St, Prospect Av and 25 St, take a Coney Island-bound D or N.
For 45 St and 53 St, take the N instead.
- Transfer between trains at 59 St accessible | NR, 36 St DN or Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr accessible | DN
Note: All trains board from the Manhattan-bound platform at 77 St, Bay Ridge Av and 59 St.
*Only Astoria-bound N Wed 11:45 PM to Thu 5 AM.
*Only Coney Island-bound N Thu 11:45 PM to Fri 5 AM.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Extra Service

Jun 19 - 21, Fri to Sun, evenings beginning 9:45 PM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:27

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, Jun 19 - 21, Friday, beginning 9:45 PM, Sat and Sun, all day
Schedule reminder: R trains do not run in Queens overnight.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Reroute

Jun 19 - 21, Friday, beginning 9:45 PM, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-06-17 10:27

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, take the N via transfer at 57 St-7 Av accessible.
For Queens Plaza, take the E. Transfer at Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority or Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 19 - 22, Jun 26 - 29, Jul 3 - 6, and Jul 10 - 13, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:27

Manhattan-bound R skips 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av/9 St and Union St

For service to 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St and Union St, take the R 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 R.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 22 - 26, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:27

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

For service to 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St and Union St, take the ‌R 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 R.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 1 - 2, Wed 11:45 PM to Thu 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:27

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

For service to 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St and Union St, take the ‌R 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 R.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jul 6 - 10 and Jul 13 - 17, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-17 10:27

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

For service to 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St and Union St, take the ‌R 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 R.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks

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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?

Yes. The R line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 26 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the R 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 no active alerts for this route in our feed right now.

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 June 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 5 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between R trains reach about 9 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)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-R 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 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.