NYC R Train Status. Is the R train running today?

In Manhattan and Queens, [R] runs via Roosevelt Island [F] in both directions between 57 St-7 Av and 36 St

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.

For Queens Plaza, take the [E]. Transfer at Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority or Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.

Note: The last stop for some [R] trains headed toward Forest Hills-71 Av is Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av, Feb 20 - 22 and Feb 27 - Mar 1, Fri to Sun, evenings beginning 9:45 PM.

What's happening? We're modernizing signals

No late night [R] between Whitehall St-South Ferry and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr

[R] runs express between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St

[R] trains run between Bay Ridge-95 St and 36 St and express to/from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, the last stop.

For Whitehall St-South Ferry, Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, use nearby [2][4] [J] stations.

For DeKalb Av, take the [D][N] or [Q] instead.

For Union St, 4 Av-9 St, Prospect Av and 25 St, take the [D] or [N].

Transfer at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [accessibility icon] (D, N, R) | [2][4][D][N][Q][R] or 36 St [D][N][R]

What's happening? Structural maintenance

In Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, Queens-bound [R] runs via the [Q] from DeKalb Av to Canal St

In Brooklyn, use nearby Borough Hall [2][3][4] for Jay St-MetroTech and Court St.

In Manhattan, use nearby [4] or [J] stations for Whitehall St-South Ferry, Rector St, Cortlandt St and City Hall.

Transfer at:

Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [R][2][3][4]

14 St-Union Sq [R][4]

Canal St [J][R]

Travel tip:

For service from Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, take a Bay Ridge-bound [R] to DeKalb Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound [R].

Note: At Canal St, uptown [R] trains stop at the [Q] platform during this time.

What's happening? Structural maintenance

[accessibility icon] 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.

No late night [R] between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St, Brooklyn

[R] runs between Bay Ridge-95 St and 59 St in Brooklyn.

For 53 St and 45 St, take the [N] instead.

For 36 St, 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St, Union St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, take the [D] or [N].

For DeKalb Av, take the [D][N] or [Q].

For Jay St-MetroTech, Court St and Whitehall St-South Ferry, take an Astoria-bound [N] instead.

Transfer stations:

59 St [accessibility icon] [N][R]

36 St [D][N]

Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [accessibility icon] [D][N][Q]

Note: All trains board from the Manhattan-bound platform at 59 St, Bay Ridge Av and 77 St.

What's happening? We're replacing tracks

In Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, Bay Ridge-bound ‌[R] runs via the [Q] from Canal St to DeKalb Av

In Manhattan, use nearby [4] or [J] stations for City Hall, Cortlandt St, Rector St and Whitehall St-South Ferry.

In Brooklyn, use nearby Borough Hall [2][4] for Court St and Jay St-MetroTech.

Transfer at:

14 St-Union Sq [R][4]

Canal St [R][J]

Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [R][2][4]

Notes: At Canal St, downtown [R] stops at the [Q] platform during this time.

What's happening? We're replacing tracks

[accessibility icon] 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.

No late night [R] between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St, Brooklyn

[R] runs in Brooklyn between Bay Ridge-95 St and 59 St, the last stop.

For Whitehall St-South Ferry, Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, take the [N] * instead.

For DeKalb Av, take the [N] or [Q].

For Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, Union St, 4 Av-9 St, Prospect Av, 25 St and 36 St, take the [D] or [N].

For 45 St and 53 St, take the [N] instead.

Transfer between trains at 59 St [accessibility icon] | [N][R], 36 St [D][N] or Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [accessibility icon] | [D][N]

Note: All trains board from the Manhattan-bound platform at 77 St, Bay Ridge Av and 59 St.

*Only Astoria-bound [N] Tue - Thu, 11:45 PM to 5 AM.

*Only Coney Island-bound [N] Thu 11:45 PM to Fri 5 AM.

What's happening? Track maintenance

The last stop for some [R] trains headed toward Forest Hills-71 Av is Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av

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? We're modernizing signals

In Manhattan and Queens, Forest Hills-bound [R] runs via Roosevelt Island [F] from 57 St-7 Av to 36 St

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 [accessibility icon].

For Queens Plaza, take the [E] or use nearby Queensboro Plaza [accessibility icon] | [7][N]. Transfer at Times Sq-42 St/42 St-Port Authority or Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av [accessibility icon].

What's happening? Signal maintenance

In Brooklyn, no [R] between 36 St and Bay Ridge-95 St

Late night [R] service is suspended

[R] runs days/evenings between Forest Hills-71 Av and 36 St, Brooklyn and via the [D] to/from 9 Av, the last stop.

[shuttle bus icon] Free shuttle buses make [R] stops between 36 St and Bay Ridge-95 St all weekend.

Travel alternatives:

For 45 St and 53 St, take a Coney Island-bound [N] or [shuttle bus icon] free shuttle buses.

For 59 St, take the [N] or [shuttle bus icon] free shuttle buses.

Transfer between trains and [shuttle bus icon] buses at 36 St [N][R] or 59 St [accessibility icon] | [N]

Late night travel alternatives:

For Whitehall St-South Ferry, Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, take the [N] or use nearby [2][3] stops.

For DeKalb Av, take the [Q] or late night [D][N].

For service between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St, take the [D] or Coney Island-bound [N].

Transfer between trains at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [2][3][D][N][Q] or 36 St [D][N] [shuttle bus icon]

What's happening? Track maintenance

[accessibility icon] 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.

No late night [R] between Whitehall St-South Ferry and 59 St, Brooklyn

[R] runs in Brooklyn between Bay Ridge-95 St and 59 St, the last stop.

For Whitehall St-South Ferry, Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, take a Coney Island-bound [Q] * instead.

For DeKalb Av, take the [Q] or a local Manhattan-bound [D] or [N]. Transfer at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [accessibility icon].

For Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St, take the [D] or [N].

For 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St, Union St, take a Manhattan-bound [D] or [N].

For 45 St and 53 St, take the [N] instead.

Transfer between trains at 59 St [accessibility icon] | [N][R], 36 St [D][N] or Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr [accessibility icon] | [D][N]

Note: All trains board from the Manhattan-bound platform at 77 St, Bay Ridge Av and 59 St.

*Coney Island-bound [Q] runs via the [R] from Canal St to DeKalb Av.

What's happening? We're replacing tracks