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No 4 Trains Between Brooklyn & Manhattan, Plus Other Local Subway Service Changes

No 4 Trains Between Brooklyn & Manhattan, Plus Other Local Subway Service Changes
Subway entrance to Atlantic Ave - Barclays Station


The 4 gives up on connecting two boroughs, the D and N skip local stops, and more too look out for this week, via the MTA. And looking ahead: Thanksgiving Day puts service on a Sunday schedule, but there are no other changes on Thursday, and then this weekend there’s more funny business on the 4 train.

Starting today:

No 4 trains between Brooklyn Bridge and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
Late nights, 11:45pm to 5am, Monday to Wednesday, November 24-26
2, N, and Q trains provide alternate service. 4 service operates in two sections: 1. Between Woodlawn and Brooklyn Bridge, making local stops; and 2. between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and New Lots Av, running express between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Franklin Av.
No B trains between Kings Hwy and Brighton Beach
Weekdays, Monday to Friday, November 24-28 (except November 27)
Q trains provide alternate service. B service operates between Bedford Pk Blvd/145 St and Kings Hwy. Transfer between B and Q trains at Kings Hwy.
Norwood-bound D trains skip 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St, and Union St
Astoria-bound N trains skip 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St, and Union St
Late nights, 11:45pm to 5am, Monday to Wednesday, November 24-26
For service to these stations, take the D or N to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and transfer
to a Coney Island-bound D or N. For service from these stations, take the D or N to 36 St and transfer to a Norwood-bound D or Astoria-bound N.
No F trains between Avenue X and Stillwell Av
All times, until 5am Monday, December 1
F service operates between 179 St, Queens and Avenue X, Brooklyn. Free shuttle buses run between Avenue X and Stillwell Av, stopping at Neptune Av and West 8 St. Transfer between buses and trains at Avenue X or Stillwell Av. For direct service between Stillwell Av and Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn, take the D or N instead.
No Q trains between Brighton Beach and Stillwell Av
All times, until 5am Monday, December 1
Q service operates between 57 St-7 Av/Ditmars Blvd and Brighton Beach. Free shuttle buses run between Brighton Beach and Stillwell Av, stopping at Ocean Pkwy and West 8 St. Transfer between buses and trains at Brighton Beach or Stillwell Av. For direct service between Stillwell Av and Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn, take the D or N instead.
No R shuttle train between 36 St and 59 St
Late nights, 11:45pm to 5am, Monday to Wednesday, November 24-26
R service operates between 95 St and 59 St. Transfer between N and R trains at 59 St.
Additionally, look out for changes further along the 2, 3, and D lines.

Starting Friday:

Wakefield-bound 2 trains skip Franklin, Canal, Houston, Christopher, 18, 23, and 28 Sts
Late nights, 12:01am Saturday to 5am Monday, November 29-December 1
For service to these stations, take the 2 to 14 St or 34 St-Penn Station and transfer to a downtown 1 or 2 local. For service from these stations, take the 1 or 2 to 14 St or Chambers St and transfer to a Wakefield-bound 2.
3 service is extended to New Lots Av
Late nights, 11:45pm Friday to 5am Monday, November 28-December 1
3 service operates between 148 St and New Lots Av all weekend, replacing the 4 in Brooklyn.
No 4 trains between Brooklyn Bridge and New Lots Av
Weekend, 11:45pm Friday to 5am Monday, November 28-December 1
4 service operates between Woodlawn and Brooklyn Bridge, making local stops. Late night 3 service is extended to New Lots Av; 2/3 and N/Q/R trains provide alternate service.
Additionally, look out for changes further along the 5 and D lines.

These schedules will occasionally change, so check MTA.info for the latest updates.