R train service status

Oct 19 - 22 and Oct 26 - 29, Mon to Thu, beginning 9:45 PM

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?

Fastrack maintenance

Posted Oct 15, 2026, 9:38 AM

Nov 13 - 16, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM

For service to 53 St and 45 St, take the R to 36 St and transfer to a Bay Ridge-bound R or local Coney Island-bound N.

For service from these stations, take the N or 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 R to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer to a Bay Ridge-bound R or local Coney Island-bound DN.

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

Posted Oct 13, 2026, 12:32 PM

Nov 9 - 13, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM

For service to these stations, 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

Posted Oct 13, 2026, 12:23 PM

Nov 14 - 15, Sat and Sun, days and evenings

For service to these stations, take the R to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound R.

For service from these stations, take the R to Queens Plaza and transfer to a Forest Hills-bound R.

Schedule reminder: R service does not operate in Queens overnight.

What's happening?

Track maintenance

Posted Oct 13, 2026, 11:02 AM

Nov 2 - 6, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM

For service to these stations, 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

Posted Oct 7, 2026, 10:24 AM

Nov 7 - 8, Sat and Sun, all day

For service to these stations, take the R to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av accessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound R.

For service from these stations, take the R to Queens Plaza accessible and transfer to a Forest Hills-bound R.

Schedule reminder: R service does not operate in Queens overnight.

What's happening?

We're making accessibility improvements

Posted Oct 6, 2026, 3:36 PM

Oct 19 - 22 and Oct 26 - 29, Mon to Thu, beginning at 9 PM

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 F. Transfer at Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority or Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av accessible.

Note: F is rerouted via Court Sq E between Roosevelt Av, Queens and Canal St, Manhattan, then via the A to/from Jay St-MetroTech, Brooklyn, Oct 19 - 23 and Oct 26 - 30, Mon to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM.

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.

Posted Oct 6, 2026, 2:35 PM

Oct 17 - 18, Sat and Sun, all day

For service to these stations, take the R to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound R.

For service from these stations, take the R to Queens Plaza and transfer to a Forest Hills-bound R.

Schedule reminder: R service does not operate in Queens overnight.

What's happening?

We're making accessibility improvements

Posted Sep 15, 2026, 10:28 AM