Subway Service Limited Starting This Evening & More To Watch Out For
During a press conference this afternoon, Governor Cuomo announced that there will be limited service on the subways after about 7pm today. The MTA warned that lines that run outdoors — like the F and G — may see more issues sooner.
Though there are a few previously scheduled changes for subway lines in our area this week (shown below), more of that may change pretty quickly as Winter Storm Juno bears down on our area, potentially dumping as much as three feet of snow on our city, as state and city officials are urging residents to stay put.
With a coating of snow already on the ground, the storm is expected to intensify and result in as much as four inches of snow an hour – as well as close to zero visibility – ahead of rush hour, which Governor Cuomo said could result in additional subway and bus shutdowns, and possibly even complete road closures.
Additionally, subway cars are being stored on express tracks underground to protect them from the elements – which means express service could be delayed or suspended, amNewYork reported.
We’ll keep you updated throughout the day about changes to public transit, and for more information, you can also go to the city’s severe weather, Office of Emergency Management, and MTA websites. You can sign up here to have the MTA send you emails and/or texts about public transportation changes, and you can also follow the MTA, NYCT Subway Service, and OEM on Twitter.
As always, let us know about problems you encounter on the subways, buses and roads – or anywhere else! You can email us at editor@bklyner.com.
And now for the scheduled changes, that seem likely to be cancelled:
D Line
Coney Island-bound trains run express from 9 Av to Bay Pkwy
Days, 9:45am-3pm, Wednesday, January 28 to Fri, January 30
No Coney Island-bound trains at Fort Hamilton Pkwy, 50, 55, 71, 79 Sts, 18 Av and 20 Av.
For service to these stations, take the D to 62 St-New Utrecht Av or Bay Pkwyand transfer to a Norwood-bound D.
For service from these stations, take the D to 62 St-New Utrecht Av or 9 Av
and transfer to a Coney Island-bound D.F Line
F trains run every 20 minutes between Avenue X and Stillwell Av
Days, 10:30am-3pm, Wednesdays to Fridays through February 6
F service operates in two sections:
1. Between 179 St and Avenue X
2. Between Avenue X and Stillwell Av
Transfer at Avenue X to continue your trip.
Jamaica-bound F trains skip Avenue U
Days, 10:30am-3pm, Wednesdays to Fridays through February 6
For service to Avenue U, take the F to Kings Hwy and transfer to an Avenue X-bound F. For service from this station, take the F to Avenue X where it will become a Jamaica-bound F.
For service to/from Avenue U, take the B3 bus via transfer with the Q at Avenue U.
N Line
Coney Island-bound N trains run via the Q from Canal St to DeKalb Av
Late nights, 11:45pm-5am, Tuesdays to Fridays through January 30
No Coney Island-bound N service at City Hall, Cortlandt, Rector, Whitehall, Court Sts and Jay St-MetroTech. Use nearby 4 stations instead, then transfer between 4 and N trains at 14 St-Union Sq or Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.
For service to Court St and Jay St-MetroTech, take the N to DeKalb Av and transfer to an Astoria-bound N. For service from Jay St-MetroTech, take the F to 4 Av-9 St and transfer to the N.
Transfer is available between the N and downtown 4 at Canal St after 1am. More info here.
Also, keep an eye out for changes in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens. Schedules occasionally change, so check MTA.info for the latest updates.