5 - Lexington Avenue Express
Weekdays daytime, most trains operate between either Eastchester-Dyre Av or Nereid Av, Bronx and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Brooklyn. At all other times except during late nights, trains operate between Eastchester-Dyre Av, Bronx and Bowling Green, Manhattan. During late nights, trains operate only in the Bronx between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St. Customers who ride during late night hours can transfer to 2 service at E 180 St. At all times, trains operate express in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Weekdays, trains in the Bronx operate express from E 180 St to 3 Av-149 St during morning rush hours (from about 6 AM to 9 AM), and from 3 Av-149 St to E 180 St during the evening rush hours (from about 4 PM to 7 PM).
For more information, visit https://www.mta.info/schedules/subway/5-train.
Current Service Alerts
Delays — Uptown [5] trains are running with delays after we conducted urgent track maintenance at Grand Central-42 St.
Upcoming Service Alerts
Planned - Stops Skipped — In the Bronx, Dyre Av-bound [5] skips Jackson Av, Prospect Av, Intervale Av, Simpson St, Freeman St, 174 St and West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av
For service to these stations, take the [5] to E 180 St ♿ and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
For service from these stations, take the [2] or [5] to 149 St-Hostos ♿ and transfer to a Dyre Av-bound [5].
Travel tip:
From Simpson St, Intervale Av, Prospect Av and Jackson Av, take the Bx4 bus instead. Transfer to the [5] at 3 Av-149 St ♿ .
Note: Bronx-bound [5] service from Bowling Green begins at approximately 11 AM on Sunday (9/27).
What's happening?
Structural maintenance
Planned - Express to Local — [5] runs every 20 minutes and local in both directions between 125 St and Grand Central-42 St
Notes: [5] service operates on a modified schedule because [4][5] and [6] trains are sharing a track in Manhattan.
Manhattan-bound [5] service begins after 10 AM on Sundays (9/27, 10/4, 10/11 and 10/18)
Schedule reminder: Overnight [5] service operates only in the Bronx between Dyre Av and E 180 St.
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
Planned - Part Suspended — No [5] between E 180 St, Bronx and Bowling Green, Manhattan
[5] service runs between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Hostos, take the [2].
For service between 149 St-Hostos and Bowling Green, take the [4].
Transfer between trains at E 180 St ♿ | [2][5] and/or 149 St-Hostos ♿ | [2][4].
Note: Bronx-bound [5] service from Bowling Green begins at approximately 11 AM.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended — [5] service ends early between Bowling Green, Manhattan and E 180 St, Bronx
[5] trains run between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
[2] trains make [5] stops between E 180 St and 149 St-Hostos.
[4] trains make [5] stops between 149 St-Hostos and Bowling Green.
Transfer between trains at E 180 St ♿ | [2][5] and/or 149 St-Hostos ♿ | [2][4].
Approximate final departures:
The last Manhattan-bound [5] departs E 180 St at 8:25 PM and 3 Av-149 St at 8:35 PM.
The last Bronx-bound [5] departs Bowling Green at 9:20 PM and Grand Central-42 St at 9:35 PM.
What's happening?
We're making communications improvements
Recently Resolved Service Alerts
Delays — Uptown [4][5][6][6X] trains are running with delays after we conducted urgent track maintenance at Grand Central-42 St.
Delays — Uptown [4][5] trains are delayed while we conduct urgent track maintenance at Grand Central-42 St.
Some uptown [4] trains will run local from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall/14 St-Union Sq to Grand Central-42 St.
Some uptown [5] trains will run via the [2] line from Nevins St to 149 St-Hostos.
Expect delays on uptown [6][6X] while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Delays — Uptown [4][5] trains are delayed while we conduct urgent track maintenance at Grand Central-42 St.
Some uptown [4] trains will run local from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall/14 St-Union Sq to Grand Central-42 St.
Some uptown [5] trains will run via the [2] line from Nevins St to 149 St-Hostos.
Expect delays on uptown [6][6X] while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Delays — Uptown [4][5] trains are delayed while we conduct urgent track maintenance at Grand Central-42 St.
Some uptown [4] trains will run local from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall/14 St-Union Sq to Grand Central-42 St.
Some uptown [5] trains will run via the [2] line from Nevins St to 149 St-Hostos.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Delays — Uptown [4][5] trains are delayed while we conduct urgent track maintenance at Grand Central-42 St.
Delays — [2][5] trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a signal problem near E 180 St.
Delays — [2][5] trains are running with delays in both directions, severely downtown, after we addressed a signal problem near E 180 St.
[2][5] trains have resumed making scheduled stops in The Bronx.
Planned - Stops Skipped — In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound [2][5] runs express from E 180 St to 3 Av-149 St All trains at E 180 St board from the uptown platform
For service to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av, 174 St, Freeman St, Simpson St, Intervale Av, Prospect Av and Jackson Av, take the [2] or [5] to 149 St-Hostos ♿ and transfer to a Wakefield-bound [2] or Dyre Av-bound [5].
For service from these stations, take the [2] or [5] to E 180 St ♿ and transfer to a Manhattan-bound [2] or [5].
Travel tip:
From Simpson St, Intervale Av, Prospect Av and Jackson Av, take the Bx4 bus instead. Transfer to the [2] or [5] at 3 Av-149 St ♿ .
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
Part Suspended — No [2][5] train service in both directions between 3 Av/149 St and Wakefield-241 St ([2])/Eastchester-Dyre Av ([5]).
What's Happening?
We're addressing a signal problem near E 180 St.
Service Changes:
The last stop on uptown [2][5] trains will be 3 Av/149 St.
The last stop on some uptown [2] trans will be 145 St via the [1] line.
The last stop on some uptown [5] trains will be 149 St-Hostos via the [4] line.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Travel Alternatives:
For service between Wakefield-241 St and 3 Av/149 St, consider taking the Bx39 bus to the Bx41/Bx41-SBS.
For service between Eastchester-Dyre Av and 149 St-Hostos, consider taking the Bx16 bus to the Bx1 bus.
Part Suspended — No [2][5] train service in both directions between 3 Av/149 St and Wakefield-241 St ([2])/Eastchester-Dyre Av ([5]).
What's Happening?
We're addressing a signal problem near E 180 St.
Service Changes:
The last stop on uptown [2][5] trains will be 3 Av/149 St.
The last stop on some uptown [2] trans will be 145 St via the [1] line.
The last stop on some uptown [5] trains will be 149 St-Hostos via the [4] line.
Expect delays in [1][4] service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Travel Alternatives:
For service between Wakefield-241 St and 3 Av/149 St, consider taking the Bx39 bus to the Bx41/Bx41-SBS.
For service between Eastchester-Dyre Av and 149 St-Hostos, consider taking the Bx16 bus to the Bx1 bus.
Severe Delays — [4][5] trains are running with severe delays in both directions after we conducted track maintenance in Manhattan between Fulton St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
[4][5] trains have resumed making regular station stops in both directions.
Part Suspended — No [2][5] train service in both directions between 3 Av/149 St and Wakefield-241 St ([2])/Eastchester-Dyre Av ([5]).
What's Happening?
We're addressing a signal problem near E 180 St.
Service Changes:
The last stop on uptown [2][5] trains will be 3 Av/149 St.
The last stop on some uptown [2] trans will be 145 St via the [1] line.
The last stop on some uptown [5] trains will be 149 St-Hostos via the [4] line.
Expect delays in [1][4] service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Travel Alternatives:
For service between Wakefield-241 St and 3 Av/149 St, consider taking the Bx39 bus to the Bx41/Bx41-SBS.
For service between Eastchester-Dyre Av and 149 St-Hostos, consider taking the Bx16 bus to the Bx1 bus.
Reroute — No [4] Wall St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. Uptown [5] via the [2] Nevins St to 149 St-Hostos. Some downtown [5] via [2] Nevins St to 149 St-Hostos.
What's Happening?
We're replacing a rail near Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
Service Changes:
Uptown [4] trains will end at Bowling Green or Wall St.
Downtown [4] trains will end at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall or 149 St-Hostos.
Expect delays in both directions.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Part Suspended — No [2][5] train service in both directions between 3 Av/149 St and Wakefield-241 St ([2])/Eastchester-Dyre Av ([5]).
What's Happening?
We're addressing a signal problem near E 180 St.
Service Changes:
The last stop on uptown [2][5] trains will be 3 Av/149 St.
The last stop on some uptown [2] trans will be 145 St via the [1] line.
The last stop on some uptown [5] trains will be 149 St-Hostos via the [4] line.
Expect delays in [1][4] service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Reroute — No [4] Wall St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. Uptown [5] via the [2] Nevins St to 149 St-Hostos. Some downtown [5] via [2] Nevins St to 149 St-Hostos.
What's Happening?
We are conducting track maintenance in Manhattan between Fulton St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Service Changes:
Uptown [4] trains will end at Bowling Green or Wall St.
Downtown [4] trains will end at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall or 149 St-Hostos.
Expect delays in both directions.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Part Suspended — No [2][5] train service in both directions between 3 Av/149 St and Wakefield-241 St ([2])/Eastchester-Dyre Av ([5]).
What's Happening?
We're addressing a signal problem near E 180 St.
Service Changes:
The last stop on uptown [2][5] trains will be 3 Av/149 St.
The last stop on some uptown [2] trans will be 145 St via the [1] line.
The last stop on some uptown [5] trains will be 149 St-Hostos via the [4] line.
Expect delays in [1][4] service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Reroute — No [4] service between Wall St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. Uptown [5] via the [2] line from Nevins St to 149 St-Hostos . Expect delays in both directions.
What's Happening?
We are conducting track maintenance in Manhattan between Fulton St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Service Changes:
Uptown [4] trains will end at Bowling Green or Wall St.
Downtown [4] trains will end at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall or 149 St-Hostos.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Delays — Downtown [2][5] trains are running with delays after the NYPD conducted an investigation on a train at 3 Av/149 St.
Delays — Downtown [2][5] trains are running with delays after the NYPD conducted an investigation on a train at 3 Av/149 St.
Reroute — No [4] service between Bowling Green and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. Uptown [5] via the [2] line from Nevins St to 149 St-Hostos . Expect delays in both directions.
What's Happening?
We are conducting track maintenance in Manhattan between Fulton St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Service Changes:
Uptown [4] trains will end at Bowling Green or Wall St.
Downtown [4] trains will end at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall or 149 St-Hostos.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Delays — Downtown [2][5] trains are delayed while the NYPD conducts an investigation on a train at 3 Av/149 St.
Delays — [2][5] trains are delayed in both directions while we address a signal problem near E 180 St.
Delays — Downtown [2][5] trains are delayed while the NYPD conducts an investigation on a train at 3 Av/149 St.
Reroute — No [4] service between Bowling Green and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. Uptown [5] via the [2] line from Nevins St to 149 St-Hostos . Expect delays in both directions.
What's Happening?
We are conducting track maintenance in Manhattan between Fulton St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Service Changes:
Uptown [4] trains will end at Bowling Green.
Downtown [4] trains will end at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall or 149 St-Hostos.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Delays — Some uptown [4] trains will end at Wall St. Uptown [5] trains are running via the [2] line from Nevins St to 149 St-Hostos. Expect uptown [4][5] train delays.
What's Happening?
We are conducting track maintenance in Manhattan between Fulton St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Delays — Uptown [4][5] trains are running with delays while we conduct track maintenance in Manhattan between Fulton St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
Planned - Stops Skipped — In the Bronx, Manhattan-bound [2][5] runs express from E 180 St to 3 Av-149 St All trains at E 180 St board from the uptown platform
For service to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av, 174 St, Freeman St, Simpson St, Intervale Av, Prospect Av and Jackson Av, take the [2] or [5] to 149 St-Hostos ♿ and transfer to a Wakefield-bound [2] or Dyre Av-bound [5].
For service from these stations, take the [2] or [5] to E 180 St ♿ and transfer to a Manhattan-bound [2] or [5].
Travel tip:
From Simpson St, Intervale Av, Prospect Av and Jackson Av, take the Bx4 bus instead. Transfer to the [2] or [5] at 3 Av-149 St ♿ .
What's happening?
Signal maintenance
♿ 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.
Stations Served
This route stops at 125 St, 138 St-Grand Concourse, 14 St-Union Sq, 149 St-Grand Concourse, 174 St, 219 St, 225 St, 233 St, 3 Av-149 St, 59 St, 86 St, Allerton Av, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Baychester Av, Beverly Rd, Borough Hall, Bowling Green, Bronx Park East, Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, Burke Av, Church Av, Crown Hts-Utica Av, E 180 St, Eastchester-Dyre Av, Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, Freeman St, Fulton St, Grand Central-42 St, Gun Hill Rd, Intervale Av, Jackson Av, Junius St, Kingston Av, Morris Park, Nereid Av, Nevins St, New Lots Av, Newkirk Av-Little Haiti, Nostrand Av, Pelham Pkwy, Pennsylvania Av, President St-Medgar Evers College, Prospect Av, Rockaway Av, Saratoga Av, Simpson St, Sterling St, Sutter Av-Rutland Rd, Van Siclen Av, Wall St, West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av and Winthrop St.
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