Trains operate local between Forest Hills-71 Av, Queens, and 95 St/4 Av, Brooklyn, at all times except late nights. During late nights, trains operate between Whitehall St-South Ferry, Manhattan and 95 St/4 Av, Brooklyn
In Queens, Forest Hills-bound [R] skips Elmhurst Av, Grand Av-Newtown, Woodhaven Blvd, 63 Dr-Rego Park and 67 Av
Period from 2025-12-27 11:30 Update at 2025-12-01 14:08
In Queens, Forest Hills-bound [R] skips Elmhurst Av, Grand Av-Newtown, Woodhaven Blvd, 63 Dr-Rego Park and 67 AvShow More
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].
Schedule reminder: [R] service does not operate in Queens overnight.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
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In Manhattan and Queens, Forest Hills-bound [R] runs via the [F] from 57 St-7 Av to 36 St
Period from 2025-12-28 12:45 Update at 2025-12-01 14:08
In Manhattan and Queens, Forest Hills-bound [R] runs via the [F] from 57 St-7 Av to 36 StShow More
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 [accessibility icon].
For Queens Plaza, take the [E] or use nearby Queensboro Plaza [accessibility icon] | [7][N]. Transfer at Times Sq-42 St/42 St-Port Authority or Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av [accessibility icon].
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
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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
Period from 2025-12-27 04:45 Update at 2025-12-01 14:08
No late night [R] between Whitehall St-South Ferry and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
[R] runs express between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 StShow More
[R] trains run between Bay Ridge-95 St and 36 St and express to/from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, the last stop.
For Whitehall St-South Ferry, Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, use nearby [2][4] [J] stations.
For DeKalb Av, take the [D][N] 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 [accessibility icon] (D, N, R) | [2][4][D][N][Q][R] or 36 St [D][N][R]
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
notifications
No late night [R] between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St, Brooklyn
Period from 2025-12-20 04:45 Update at 2025-12-01 14:08
No late night [R] between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St, BrooklynShow More
[R] runs between Bay Ridge-95 St and 59 St in Brooklyn.
For 53 St and 45 St, take a Coney Island-bound [N] instead.
For 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St and Union St, take a local Coney Island-bound [D] or [N].
For 36 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, take the [D] or [N].
For service to DeKalb Av, Jay St-MetroTech, Court St and Whitehall St-South Ferry, take a Manhattan-bound [Q] *.
For service from these stations, take the [N] instead.
Transfer stations:
59 St [accessibility icon] [N][R]
36 St [D][N]
Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [accessibility icon] [D][N][Q]
*96 St-bound [Q] runs via the [R] from DeKalb Av to Canal St.
Note: All trains board from the Bay Ridge-bound platform at 59 St, Bay Ridge Av and 77 St.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
notifications
Manhattan-bound [R] runs express from 59 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and runs via the [Q] to Canal St, skipping DeKalb Av
Period from 2025-12-20 10:45 Update at 2025-12-01 14:08
Manhattan-bound [R] runs express from 59 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and runs via the [Q] to Canal St, skipping DeKalb AvShow More
For service to 53 St and 45 St, take the [N] or [R] to 36 St and transfer to a Bay Ridge-bound [R].
For service from these stations, take the [R] to 59 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound [R].
For service to 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St and Union St, take the [D][N] or [R] to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a Bay Ridge-bound [R].
For service from these stations, take the [R] to 36 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound [R].
For service to DeKalb Av, Court St, Jay St-MetroTech, Whitehall St-South Ferry, Rector St, Cortlandt St and City Hall, take the 96 St-bound [Q] * instead. Transfer at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [accessibility icon] or Canal St.
For service from these stations, take a Bay Ridge-bound [R].
Transfer stations:
36 St [D][N]
Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [accessibility icon] | [D][N][Q]
14 St-Union Sq [N][Q]
*96 St-bound [Q] runs via the [R] from DeKalb Av to Canal St.
Notes: At Canal St, uptown [R] trains stop at the [Q] platform during this time.
There is no in-system transfer to/from the uptown [R][W] platform at Canal St due to a staircase being out of service.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
notifications
In Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, Bay Ridge-bound [R] runs via the [Q] from Canal St to DeKalb Av
Period from 2025-12-20 10:45 Update at 2025-12-01 14:08
In Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, Bay Ridge-bound [R] runs via the [Q] from Canal St to DeKalb AvShow More
In Manhattan, use nearby [4][5] or [J] stations for City Hall, Cortlandt St, Rector St and Whitehall St-South Ferry.
In Brooklyn, use nearby Borough Hall [2][3][4] for Court St and Jay St-MetroTech.
Transfer at:
14 St-Union Sq [R][4][5]
Canal St [R][J]
Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [accessibility icon] (R) | [R][2][3][4]
Note: At Canal St, downtown [R] stops at the [Q] platform during this time.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
[accessibility icon] 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.
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No late night [R] between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St, Brooklyn
Period from 2025-12-16 04:45 Update at 2025-12-01 14:08
No late night [R] between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St, BrooklynShow More
[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, Union St, 4 Av-9 St, Prospect Av, 25 St and 36 St, take the [D] or [N].
For 45 St and 53 St, take the [N] instead.
Transfer between trains at 59 St [accessibility icon] | [N][R], 36 St [D][N] or Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [accessibility icon] | [D][N]
Note: All trains board from the Manhattan-bound platform at 77 St, Bay Ridge Av and 59 St.
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
Period from 2025-12-13 04:45 Update at 2025-12-01 14:08
No late night [R] between Whitehall St-South Ferry and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
[R] runs express between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 StShow More
[R] trains run between Bay Ridge-95 St and 36 St and express to/from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, the last stop.
For Whitehall St-South Ferry, Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, use nearby [2][4] [J] stations.
For DeKalb Av, take the [D][N] 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 [accessibility icon] (D, N, R) | [2][4][D][N][Q][R] or 36 St [D][N][R]
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
notifications
Canal St [R][W] Station - no transfer to [J][Z][N][Q][6] from the uptown platform during stair repairs
Period from 2025-10-06 13:00 Update at 2025-12-01 14:08
Canal St [R][W] Station - no transfer to [J][Z][N][Q][6] from the uptown platform during stair repairsShow More
Alternatives during closure:
For [N][Q][6], take any uptown train to 14 St-Union Sq. For [J][Z], take any downtown train from 14 St to this station.
For Spring St, Bleecker St, and Astor Pl [6] stations, take any uptown train to Prince St or 8 St-NYU [R][W] stations.
Overnight, when the [R][W] do not serve this station, take the [N] instead.
Special Note: If you start your trip at City Hall, Cortlandt St, Rector St, Whitehall St-South Ferry, Borough Hall, Jay St-MetroTech, and DeKalb Av, you can still receive a free transfer (out-of-system, across fare control area) during construction. Here's how:
1. When you arrive at the Canal St uptown platform, exit turnstiles, and go across fare control area.
2. Re-enter at no additional charge by using the same phone, bank card, OMNY Card, or MetroCard used at the start of your trip from the stations listed above.
What's happening?
We're making stairway improvements
notifications
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
Period from 2025-12-06 04:45 Update at 2025-12-01 14:08
No late night [R] between Whitehall St-South Ferry and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
[R] runs express between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 StShow More
[R] trains run between Bay Ridge-95 St and 36 St and express to/from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, the last stop.
For Whitehall St-South Ferry, Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, use nearby [2][4] [J] stations.
For DeKalb Av, take the [D][N] 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 [accessibility icon] (D, N, R) | [2][4][D][N][R] or 36 St [D][N][R]
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
notifications
No late night [R] between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St, Brooklyn
Period from 2025-12-02 04:45 Update at 2025-12-01 14:08
No late night [R] between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St, BrooklynShow More
[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] * or use nearby [4] or [J] stations.
For DeKalb Av, take the [D][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 Manhattan-bound [D] or [N].
For 45 St and 53 St, take a Manhattan-bound [N] instead.
Transfer between trains at 59 St [accessibility icon] | [N][R], 36 St [D][N] or Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [accessibility icon] (D, N) | [4][D][N]
Note: All trains board from the Manhattan-bound platform at 77 St, Bay Ridge Av and 59 St.
In Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, Bay Ridge-bound [R] runs via the [Q] from Canal St to DeKalb Av
Period from 2025-12-06 10:45 Update at 2025-12-01 14:08
In Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, Bay Ridge-bound [R] runs via the [Q] from Canal St to DeKalb AvShow More
In Manhattan, use nearby [4][5] or [J] stations for City Hall, Cortlandt St, Rector St and Whitehall St-South Ferry.
In Brooklyn, use nearby Borough Hall [2][3][4] for Court St and Jay St-MetroTech.
Transfer at:
14 St-Union Sq [R][4][5]
Canal St [R][J]
Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [accessibility icon] (R) | [R][2][3][4]
Note: At Canal St, downtown [R] stops at the [Q] platform during this time.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
[accessibility icon] 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.