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 — Queens-bound [E][F][M] trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near 5 Av/53 St.
[E][M][F] trains have resumed making regular stops between Queens and Manhattan.
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 [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.
What's happening?
We're making station 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.
Planned - Stops Skipped — In Queens, Jamaica-bound [F] skips Briarwood and Sutphin Blvd
For service to these stations, take the [F] to Parsons Blvd and transfer to a Manhattan-bound [F].
For service from Briarwood, take the [E] or [F] to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica-bound [F].
For service from Sutphin Blvd, take the [F] to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and transfer to a Jamaica-bound [F].
What's happening?
We're making station improvements
Boarding Change — In Manhattan, all downtown [F] at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and 42 St-Bryant Park board from the express track
Please listen carefully to announcements and check the destination displayed on the train before boarding.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Planned - Stops Skipped — In Queens, Jamaica-bound [E][F] local skips 36 St, Steinway St, 46 St, Northern Blvd and 65 St
For service to these stations, take the [E] or [F] to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av ♿ and transfer to a local Manhattan-bound [E] or [F].
For service from these stations, take the [E] to Queens Plaza ♿ or the [F] to 21 St-Queensbridge ♿ and transfer to a Jamaica-bound train.
Schedule reminder: [E][F] does not serve these local stations days and evenings.
What's happening?
We're making accessibility improvements
Recently Resolved Service Alerts
Reroute — Queens-bound [E][F] trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Queens to Manhattan. Queens-bound [M] trains are running with delays.
What's Happening?
We are investigating what activated a train's brakes near 5 Av/53 St.
Service Changes:
Queens-bound [E] trains are rerouted via [M] line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Queens-bound [F] trains are rerouted via [M] line from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Some Queens-bound [F] trains will run via [G] line from Bergen St to Court Sq, bypassing Manhattan.
Listen for train crew announcements to hear how your train will run.
Travel Alternatives:
At 7 Av, use [B][D] trains.
At 5 Av/53 St take a downtown train.
At Lexington Av/53 St, use the [6] train.
At Court Sq-23 St, use the [7] trains.
At Queens Plaza, use the [R] train.
Boarding Change:
At W 4 St-Wash Sq, board Queens-bound [E] trains on the lower level ( [F][M] train platform).
Reroute — Queens-bound [E][F] trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Queens to Manhattan. Queens-bound [M] trains are running with delays.
What's Happening?
We are investigating what activated a train's brakes near 5 Av/53 St.
Service Changes:
Queens-bound [E] trains are rerouted via [M] line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Queens-bound [F] trains are rerouted via [M] line from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Some Queens-bound [F] trains will run via [G] line from Bergen St to Court Sq, bypassing Manhattan.
Listen for train crew announcements to hear how your train will run.
For service to/from bypassed stops, take a downtown train.
Delays — Queens-bound [E][F][M] trains are delayed. Uptown [C] trains are delayed.
What's Happening?
We are investigating what activated a train's brakes near 5 Av/53 St.
Delays — Uptown [E][F][M] trains are delayed while we investigate what activated a train's brakes near 5 Av/53 St.
Delays — Uptown [E][F] trains are delayed while we investigate what activated a train's brakes at 5 Av/53 St.
Delays — Downtown [F][M] trains are running with delays after we requested EMS for a person in need on a train at Delancey St-Essex St.
Downtown [F] trains have resumed making scheduled stops from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech.
Delays — Downtown [F][M] trains are running with delays after we requested EMS for a person in need on a train at Delancey St-Essex St.
Downtown [F] trains have resumed making scheduled stops from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech.
Reroute — Downtown [F] trains are rerouted via the [C] from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech. Downtown [M] trains are delayed.
Listen for crew announcements to hear how your train will run.
What's Happening?
We're requesting EMS for a person in need on a train at Delancey St-Essex St.
Expect downtown [A][C] delays while they share tracks with rerouted trains.
Delays — Downtown [F] trains are delayed while we request EMS for a person in need on a train at Delancey St-Essex St.
Delays — Downtown [F][M] trains are running with delays after EMS responded to a person in need on a train earlier at Forest Hills-71 Av.
Delays — Downtown [F][M] trains are running with delays after EMS responded to a person in need on a train earlier at Forest Hills-71 Av.
Delays — Uptown [F] trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of person being disruptive on a train at Avenue U.
Delays — Uptown [F] trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of person being disruptive on a train at Avenue U.
Delays — Uptown [F] trains are delayed while we investigate a report of person being disruptive on a train at Avenue U.
Delays — [E][F] trains in both directions and Forest Hills-71 Av-bound [M] trains are running with delays after we addressed a signal malfunction near Lexington Av/53 St.
Uptown [E][F] trains have resumed scheduled stops.
Delays — [E][F] trains in both directions and Forest Hills-71 Av-bound [M] trains are running with delays after we addressed a signal malfunction near Lexington Av/53 St.
Uptown [E][F] trains have resumed scheduled stops.
Delays — Some uptown [E][F] trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Manhattan to Queens while we address a signal problem near Lexington Av/53 St. Expect delays.
Service Changes:
Some uptown [E] trains are rerouted via the [F] line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, then via Roosevelt Island to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Some uptown [F] trains are running via Roosevelt Island from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.
Some uptown [F] trains will run via the [G] line from Bergen St to Court Sq.
Expect delays in [M] service while they share tracks with rerouted trains.
Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.
Travel Alternatives:
For service in Manhattan along the [E] between W 4 St-Wash Sq and 50 St, take a [C] train.
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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