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 — [4][5][6] trains are running with delays in both directions. Uptown [6X] trains are running with delays.
What's Happening?
We're conducting an investigation and address a mechanical problem on a train near 135 St on the [3] line.
Updates:
Some Crown Heights-Utica Av-bound [4] local from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Crown Heights-Utica Av.
Some Flatbush Av-bound [5] local from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
Listen to announcements on board to hear how your train will run.
Station Notice — In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound [5] skips Newkirk Av-Little Haiti
Use nearby Beverly Rd or Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College stations.
Additional travel alternatives:
For service to this station, take the [5] to Sterling St and transfer to a Flatbush Av-bound [5].
For service from this station, take the [5] to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and transfer to a Manhattan-bound [5].
Schedule reminder: [5] service does not operate in Brooklyn overnight or on weekends.
What's happening?
Station rehabilitation at the Manhattan-bound platform
Note: Upon completion, work begins at the Flatbush Av-bound platform. Flatbush Av-bound [5] is scheduled to skip Newkirk Av-Little Haiti, beginning Mar 16, Mon 4:45 AM through early April, days and evenings
Planned - Part Suspended — No [5] between Bowling Green, Manhattan and E 180 St, Bronx
[5] trains run between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, every 12 minutes days and evenings
[2] trains make [5] stops between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse.
[4] trains make [5] stops between 125 St and Bowling Green.
Transfer between trains at E 180 St ♿ | [2][5] and/or 149 St-Grand Concourse [2] and Woodlawn-bound [4]* .
*No [4] between 149 St-Grand Concourse and 125 St, during this time. 🚌Free shuttle buses run between 149 St-Grand Concourse and 3 Av-138 St [6] Station, stopping at 138 St-Grand Concourse.
Approximate final departures on Friday:
The last Manhattan-bound [5] departs E 180 St at 8:25 PM and 3 Av-149 St at 8:40 PM.
The last Bronx-bound [5] departs Bowling Green at 9:10 PM and Grand Central-42 St at 9:35 PM.
Travel tip:
For Midtown and Lower Manhattan, use the [7][N][Q][R][S] via transfer with the [2] at Times Sq-42 St ♿.
What's happening?
We're making electrical improvements
♿ 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.
Recently Resolved Service Alerts
Delays — [4][5] trains are running with delays in both directions.
What's Happening?
We're conducting an investigation and address a mechanical problem on a train near 135 St on the [3] line.
Updates:
Some Crown Heights-Utica Av-bound [4] local from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Crown Heights-Utica Av.
Some Flatbush Av-bound [5] local from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
Listen to announcements on board to hear how your train will run.
Delays — [4][5] trains are running with delays in both directions while we conduct an investigation and address a mechanical problem on a train near 135 St.
Some Crown Heights-Utica Av-bound [4] local from Atlantic Av to Crown Heights-Utica Av.
Some Flatbush Av-bound [5] local from Atlantic Av to Franklin Av.
Listen to announcements on board to hear how your train will run.
Delays — There is no [2] train service between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse. There is no [3] train service between 96 St and Harlem-148 St.
What's Happening?
We're conducting an investigation and addressing a mechanical problem on a train near 135 St
Downtown [2] trains are running via the [5] line from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St.
Some uptown [2] trains are running via the [5] line from Nevins St to 149 St-Grand Concourse.
Uptown [3] trains are running on the local track from Chambers St to 96 St.
At 34 St-Penn Station, board uptown [3] trains on [1] local platform.
The last stop on some uptown [2] is 34 St-Penn Station or 96 St.
The last stop on uptown [3] trains is Times Sq-42 St or 96 St on the [1] line.
Some Crown Heights-Utica Av-bound [4] trains are running on the local track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Crown Heights-Utica Av.
Some Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College-bound [5] trains are running on the local track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
Listen to announcements on board to hear how your train will run.
[4][5] trains are running with delays in both directions.
Alternatives:
For service between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, consider taking an M5. M7 or M11 bus to transfer to a Bx19 bus.
For service between 96 St and Harlem-148 St, consider taking a M106 and M1 bus or a M96 bus to transfer to an M2 or M10 bus.
Delays — There is no [2] train service between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse. There is no [3] train service between 96 St and Harlem-148 St.
What's Happening?
We are investigating why a train's brakes activated near 135 St.
Downtown [2] trains are running via the [5] line from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St.
Uptown [3] trains are running on the local track from Chambers St to 96 St.
At 34 St-Penn Station, board uptown [3] trains on [1] local platform.
The last stop on some uptown [2] is 34 St-Penn Station or 96 St.
The last stop on uptown [3] trains is Times Sq-42 St or 96 St on the [1] line.
Some Crown Heights-Utica Av-bound [4] trains are running on the local track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Crown Heights-Utica Av.
Some Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College-bound [5] trains are running on the local track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
Listen to announcements on board to hear how your train will run.
[4][5] trains are running with delays in both directions.
Alternatives:
For service between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, consider taking an M5. M7 or M11 bus to transfer to a Bx19 bus.
For service between 96 St and Harlem-148 St, consider taking a M106 and M1 bus or a M96 bus to transfer to an M2 or M10 bus.
Delays — There is no [2] train service between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse. There is no [3] train service between 96 St and Harlem-148 St.
What's Happening?
We are investigating why a train's brakes activated near 135 St.
Downtown [2] trains are running via the [5] line from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St.
Uptown [3] trains are running on the local track from Chambers St to 96 St.
The last stop on some uptown [2] is 34 St-Penn Station or 96 St.
The last stop on uptown [3] trains is Times Sq-42 St or 96 St on the [1] line.
Some Crown Heights-Utica Av-bound [4] trains are running on the local track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Crown Heights-Utica Av.
Some Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College-bound [5] trains are running on the local track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
Listen to announcements on board to hear how your train will run.
[4][5] trains are running with delays in both directions.
Alternatives:
For service between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, consider taking an M5. M7 or M11 bus to transfer to a Bx19 bus.
For service between 96 St and Harlem-148 St, consider taking a M106 and M1 bus or a M96 bus to transfer to an M2 or M10 bus.
Delays — There is no [2] train service between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse. There is no [3] train service between 96 St and Harlem-148 St.
What's Happening?
We are investigating why a train's brakes activated near 135 St.
Downtown [2] trains are running via the [5] line from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St.
Uptown [3] trains are running on the local track from Chambers St to 96 St.
The last stop on some uptown [2] is 34 St-Penn Station or 96 St.
The last stop on uptown [3] trains is Times Sq-42 St or 96 St on the [1] line.
Some Crown Heights-Utica Av-bound [4] and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College-bound [5] trains are running on the local track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
Listen to announcements on board to hear how your train will run.
[4][5] trains are running with delays in both directions.
Alternatives:
For service between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, consider taking an M5. M7 or M11 bus to transfer to a Bx19 bus.
For service between 96 St and Harlem-148 St, consider taking a M106 and M1 bus or a M96 bus to transfer to an M2 or M10 bus.
Delays — There is no [2] train service between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse. There is no [3] train service between 96 St and Harlem-148 St.
What's Happening?
We are investigating why a train's brakes activated near 135 St.
Downtown [2] trains are running via the [5] line from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St.
Uptown [3] trains are running on the local track from Chambers St to 96 St.
The last stop on some uptown [2] is 34 St-Penn Station or 96 St.
The last stop on uptown [3] trains is Times Sq-42 St or 96 St on the [1] line.
Some Crown Heights-Utica Av-bound [4] and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College-bound [5] trains are running on the local track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
Listen to announcements on board to hear how your train will run.
[4][5] trains are running with delays in both directions.
Alternatives:
For service between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, consider taking an M5. M7 or M11 bus to transfer to a Bx19 bus.
Delays — There is no [2] train service between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse. There is no [3] train service between 96 St and Harlem-148 St.
What's Happening?
We are investigating why a train's brakes activated near 135 St.
Downtown [2] trains are running via the [5] line from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St.
Uptown [3] trains are running on the local track from Chambers St to 96 St.
The last stop on some uptown [2] is 34 St-Penn Station or 96 St.
The last stop on uptown [3] trains is Times Sq-42 St or 96 St on the [1] line.
Some Crown Heights-Utica Av-bound [4] and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College-bound [5] trains are running on the local track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.
Listen to announcements on board to hear how your train will run.
[4][5] trains are running with delays in both directions.
Delays — Downtown [2] trains are running via the [5] line from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St. There is no [3] train service between 96 St and Harlem-148 St.
What's Happening?
We are investigating why a train's brakes activated near 135 St.
The last stop on uptown [3] trains is 96 St.
Downtown [3] trains are running with severe delays.
You may wait longer for a downtown [5] train while rerouted trains share the tracks.
Delays — Downtown [2] trains are running via the [5] line from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St. There is no [3] train service between 96 St and Harlem-148 St.
What's Happening?
We are investigating why a train's brakes activated near 135 St.
The last stop on uptown [3] trains is 96 St.
You may wait longer for a downtown [5] train while rerouted trains share the tracks.
Delays — Downtown [2] trains are running via the [5] line from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St. Downtown [3] trains are delayed.
What's Happening?
We are investigating why a train's brakes activated near 135 St.
You may wait longer for a downtown [5] train while rerouted trains share the tracks.
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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