F - Queens Blvd Express/6 Av Local
Trains operate at all times between Jamaica-179 St, Queens, and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, Brooklyn. On weekdays, trains operate via 53 St (serving Queens Plaza, Court Sq-23 St, Lexington Av/53 St, and 5 Av/53). During nights and weekends trains operate via 63 St (serving 21 St-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island, Lexington Av/63 St, and 57 St). F trains operate local in Manhattan and express in Queens at all times except late nights when they operate local.
For more information, visit https://www.mta.info/schedules/subway/f-train.
Current Service Alerts
Delays — Downtown [B][D][F][M] trains are delayed while NYPD responds to a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks near 23 St.
Additional Service Changes:
The last stop on some Forest Hills-71 Av-bound [M] trains will be Essex St.
Listen to announcements to hear how your train will run.
Station Notice — Enter 5 Av/53 St [E][F] Station at 5 Av only Madison Av entrance will be exit only
What's happening?
We're replacing escalators
Upcoming Service Alerts
Planned - Stops Skipped — In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound [F] skips Avenue P, Avenue N, Bay Pkwy and Avenue I All trains at 18 Av board from the Coney Island-bound platform
For service to these stations, take the [F] to 18 Av and transfer to a Coney Island-bound train.
For service from these stations, take the [F] to Kings Hwy and transfer to a Manhattan-bound train.
Note: [F] service between Church Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av runs less frequently during this time. The last stop for some Coney Island-bound trains is Church Av. Transfer at Church Av ♿ to a Coney Island-bound [F] to continue your trip.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Reroute — No Brooklyn-bound [F] service at 21 St-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island, Lexington Av/63 St and 57 St
Brooklyn-bound [F] trains are rerouted via Court Sq [E] from 36 St to 5 Av/53 St and resumes service at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
Travel alternatives:
For service to these stations, take the [F] to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr ♿ and transfer to a Jamaica-bound [F].
For service from 21 St-Queensbridge and Roosevelt Island, take the [E] or [F] to Steinway St and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound [F].
From Lexington Av/63 St, take the [Q] to 34 St-Herald Sq ♿ and transfer to a Brooklyn-bound [F].
From 57 St, use the nearby 57 St-7 Av [N][Q] station for downtown service to 34 St-Herald Sq where Brooklyn-bound [F] service is available.
Note: Jamaica Center-bound [E] runs via the Roosevelt Island [F] from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 21 St-Queensbridge during this time.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped — In Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound [F] and Church Av-bound [G] skip 4 Av-9 St, 15 St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Pkwy
For service to these stations, take the [F] or [G] to 7 Av or Church Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound [F] or Court Sq-bound [G].
For service from these stations, take the [F] or [G] to 7 Av or Smith-9 Sts and transfer to a Coney Island-bound [F] or Church Av-bound [G].
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped — In Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound [F] and Church Av-bound [G] skip 4 Av-9 St, 15 St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Pkwy
For service to these stations, take the [G] to 7 Av or Church Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound [F] or Court Square-bound [G].
For service from these stations, take the [F] or [G] to 7 Av or Smith-9 Sts and transfer to a Church Av-bound [G].
Travel tip:
From 15 St-Prospect Park or Fort Hamilton Pkwy, consider the B68 bus on Prospect Park Southwest.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Recently Resolved Service Alerts
Delays — [B][D][F][M] trains are delayed in both directions while NYPD responds to a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks near 23 St.
Delays — [E][F][M] trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a signal problem at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Delays — [E][F][M] [R] trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a signal problem at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Severe Delays — [E][F][M] trains are running with severe delays in both directions. [R] trains are running with delays in both directions.
What Happened?
We addressed a signal problem at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
While we get trains back on schedule, consider [N][W][7] trains between Manhattan and Queens.
Delays — [E][F][M][R] disrupted between Manhattan and Queens. Expect [E][F][M][R] delays in both directions. Take [7][N][W] trains, LIRR, or Q32 or Q60 buses.
Service Changes:
[E][F] Service:
Some Jamaica-bound [E][F] trains are running local from Queens Plaza to Forest Hills-71 Av.
Some Jamaica-bound [E] trains are rerouted via the [C] from 50 St to 168 St, where they will end and turn back for downtown service.
Some Jamaica-bound [F] trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Some uptown [F] trains are rerouted via the [G] from Bergen St to Court Sq, bypassing Manhattan.
Some rerouted [F] trains will end at Bedford-Nostrand Avs on the [G] line , where they will turn back for Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound service.
[M] Service:
Some Forest Hills-bound [M] trains will end at Essex St or 21 St-Queensbridge, where they will turn back for Metropolitan Av-bound service.
[R] Service:
Some Forest Hills-bound [R] trains are rerouted via the [Q] from 57 St/7 Av to 96 St/2 Av, where they will end and turn back for downtown service.
Listen for crew announcements to hear how your train will run.
What's Happening?
We're continuing to address a signal problem at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Travel Alternatives:
Consider [7][N][W] trains.
LIRR is cross-honoring NYCT riders at no additional cost between Grand Central/Penn Station and Jamaica in both directions.
Consider Q32 or Q60 buses.
Delays — [E][F][M][R] disrupted between Manhattan and Queens. Expect [E][F][M][R] delays in both directions. Take [7][N][W] trains, LIRR, or Q32 or Q60 buses.
Service Changes:
[E][F] Service:
Some Jamaica-bound [E][F] trains are running local from Queens Plaza to Forest Hills-71 Av.
Some Jamaica-bound [E] trains are rerouted via the [C] from 50 St to 168 St, where they will end and turn back for downtown service.
Some Jamaica-bound [F] trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Some uptown [F] trains are rerouted via the [G] from Bergen St to Court Sq, bypassing Manhattan.
[M] Service:
Some Forest Hills-bound [M] trains will end at Essex St or 21 St-Queensbridge, where they will turn back for Metropolitan Av-bound service.
[R] Service:
Some Forest Hills-bound [R] trains are rerouted via the [Q] from 57 St/7 Av to 96 St/2 Av, where they will end and turn back for downtown service.
Listen for crew announcements to hear how your train will run.
What's Happening?
We're continuing to address a signal problem at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Travel Alternatives:
Consider [7][N][W] trains.
LIRR is cross-honoring NYCT riders at no additional cost between Grand Central/Penn Station and Jamaica in both directions.
Consider Q32 or Q60 buses.
Delays — [E][F][M][R] disrupted between Manhattan and Queens while we continue to address a signal problem at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av. Expect [E][F][M][R] delays in both directions.
Service Changes:
[E][F] Service:
Some Jamaica-bound [E][F] trains are running local from Queens Plaza to Forest Hills-71 Av.
Some Jamaica-bound [E] trains are rerouted via the [C] from 50 St to 168 St, where they will end and turn back for downtown service.
Some Jamaica-bound [F] trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Some uptown [F] trains are rerouted via the [G] from Bergen St to Court Sq, bypassing Manhattan.
[M] Service:
Some Forest Hills-bound [M] trains will end at Essex St or 21 St-Queensbridge, where they will turn back for Metropolitan Av-bound service.
[R] Service:
Some Forest Hills-bound [R] trains are rerouted via the [Q] from 57 St/7 Av to 96 St/2 Av, where they will end and turn back for downtown service.
Listen for crew announcements to hear how your train will run.
Travel Alternatives:
Consider [7][N][W] trains and Q32 or Q60 buses for service between Manhattan and Queens.
Delays — [E][F][M][R] disrupted between Manhattan and Queens while we continue to address a signal problem at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av. Expect [E][F][M][R] delays in both directions.
Service Changes:
Some Jamaica-bound [E][F] trains are running local from Queens Plaza to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Some Jamaica-bound [E] trains are rerouted via the [C] to 168 St, where they will end and turn back for downtown service.
Some Forest Hills-bound [R] trains are rerouted via the [Q] to 96 St/2 Av, where they will end and turn back for downtown service.
Some Forest Hills-bound [M] trains will end at Essex St or 21 St-Queensbridge, where they will turn back for Metropolitan Av-bound service.
Listen for crew announcements to hear how your train will run.
Delays — Jamaica-bound [E][F] and Forest Hills-bound [M][R] trains are running with delays. Some Jamaica-bound [E][F] local from Queens Plaza to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Additional Service Changes:
Some uptown [E] trains are rerouted via the [C] to 168 St, where they will end and turn back for downtown service.
Listen for crew announcements to hear how your train will run
What's Happening?
We're continuing to address a signal problem at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Delays — Jamaica-bound [E][F] trains are running with delays after we addressed a signal problem at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Stations Served
This route stops at 14 St, 15 St-Prospect Park, 169 St, 18 Av, 2 Av, 21 St-Queensbridge, 23 St, 34 St-Herald Sq, 36 St, 4 Av-9 St, 42 St-Bryant Pk, 46 St, 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, 5 Av/53 St, 57 St, 63 Dr-Rego Park, 65 St, 67 Av, 7 Av, 75 Av, Avenue I, Avenue N, Avenue P, Avenue U, Avenue X, Bay Pkwy, Bergen St, Briarwood, Broadway-Lafayette St, Carroll St, Church Av, Coney Island-Stillwell Av, Court Sq-23 St, Delancey St-Essex St, Ditmas Av, East Broadway, Elmhurst Av, Forest Hills-71 Av, Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Grand Av-Newtown, Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Jamaica-179 St, Jay St-MetroTech, Kew Gardens-Union Tpke, Kings Hwy, Lexington Av/53 St, Lexington Av/63 St, Neptune Av, Northern Blvd, Parsons Blvd, Queens Plaza, Roosevelt Island, Smith-9 Sts, Steinway St, Sutphin Blvd, W 4 St-Wash Sq, W 8 St-NY Aquarium, Woodhaven Blvd and York St.
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