Planned - Reroute

Aug 31 - Sep 3, Mon to Thu, 9:30 PM to 11:45 PM
Update at 2026-08-31 18:05

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 31 - Sep 4, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-31 18:05

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 - Stops Skipped

Sep 7 - 11, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-08-31 18:05

In Brooklyn, Bay Ridge-bound R skips Union St, 4 Av-9 St, Prospect Av, 25 St, 45 St and 53 St

For Union St, 4 Av-9 St, Prospect Av and 25 St, take the D instead. Transfer at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr or 36 St.
For service to 45 St and 53 St, take the R to 59 St and transfer to a Manhattan-bound local train.
For service from these stations, take a Manhattan-bound train to 36 St and transfer to a Bay Ridge-bound R.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended

Sep 11 - 14, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-08-31 18:05

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 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 24‌J stations.
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 DNR
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
Planned - Reroute

Sep 12 - 13, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-08-31 18:05

In Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, R runs via the Q in both directions between DeKalb Av and Canal St
In Brooklyn, use the nearby Borough Hall 234 station for Jay St-MetroTech and Court St.
In Manhattan, use nearby 234J stations for Whitehall St-South Ferry, Rector St, Cortlandt St and City Hall.
Transfer stations:
- Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr accessible (4, R) | 234R
- 14 St-Union Sq 4R
- Canal St JR
Travel tip:
For Jay St-MetroTech, take the F instead. Transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq accessible or 4 Av-9 St.
Note:
At Canal St, R trains stop at the Q platform.
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
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 - Stops Skipped

Sep 19 - 20, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-08-31 18:05

In Queens, Manhattan-bound R skips 65 St, Northern Blvd, 46 St, Steinway St and 36 St

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

Sep 25 - 28, Fri to Mon, Overnight
Update at 2026-08-31 18:05

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 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 24‌J stations.
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 DNR
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped

Sep 26 - 27, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-08-31 18:05

In Manhattan, downtown R skips 49 St

For service to this station, take the R to Times Sq-42 St and transfer to an uptown train.
For service from this station, take an uptown train to 57 St/7 Av and transfer to a downtown R.
Schedule reminder: R does not serve this station overnight.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Planned - Reroute

Sep 26 - 27, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-08-31 18:05

In Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, R runs via the Q in both directions between DeKalb Av and Canal St
In Brooklyn, use the nearby Borough Hall 234 station for Jay St-MetroTech and Court St.
In Manhattan, use nearby 234J stations for Whitehall St-South Ferry, Rector St, Cortlandt St and City Hall.
Transfer stations:
- Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr accessible (4, R) | 234R
- 14 St-Union Sq 4R
- Canal St JR
Travel tip:
For Jay St-MetroTech, take the F instead. Transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq accessible or 4 Av-9 St.
Note:
At Canal St, R trains stop at the Q platform.
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
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 - Reroute

Sep 27, Sunday, 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Update at 2026-08-31 18:05

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 accessible.
What's happening?
Signal maintenance

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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 36 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 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 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 4 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between R trains reach about 8 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.