MTA - Metropolitan Transportation Authority
01/23/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/23/2026 12:07
MTA Weekender: January 23-26, 2026
Happy Friday and welcome to the last weekend of the first month of 2026! A winter storm is scheduled to hit our area Sunday and Monday, and most planned service changes this weekend are canceled as a result. There are still changes affecting the and on Saturday, as well as the LIRR and Metro-North.
A few things to keep in mind:
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There may be changes to subway, bus, and rail service in addition to the ones outlined below.
- Sign up to receive real-time service alerts for the latest updates.
- Before you head out, check service status on our homepage, in the MTA app, or (for the LIRR and Metro-North) in TrainTime.
- Be careful when entering and exiting trains and buses, and don't run on wet or icy surfaces.
- On Sunday and Monday, when weather may be severe, it will be safer not to travel at all if you can avoid it.
You can also read more about how we prepare for winter weather.
And don't forget to sign up for the MTA Weekender newsletter sent every Friday. You'll get these service changes directly in your inbox, with more than enough time to plan your weekend travel.
Sign up for the Weekender!
Subway service changes
trains, Queens
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday, Flushing-bound trains are running express from 74 St-Broadway to Mets-Willets Point because of station work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound train.
- At Junction Blvd, all trains are boarding from the Manhattan-bound platform.
- trains are running every 8 minutes during the day and evening.
trains, Brooklyn
From 3:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Manhattan-bound trains are running nonstop from Kings Hwy to 18 Av because of track replacement.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Coney Island-bound train.
- At 18 Av, all trains are boarding from the Coney Island-bound platform.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Port Jefferson Branch
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Saturday, trains are running hourly between Hicksville and Huntington and every two hours between Huntington and Port Jefferson because of crossing repairs.
Metro-North Railroad service changes
Port Jervis and Pascack Valley lines
Port Jervis and Pascack Valley Line trains aren't running early Saturday morning because of an NJ Transit power system upgrade.
- The Port Jervis Line train departing Hoboken at 12:39 a.m. is running from Hoboken to Suffern. For service to stations between Sloatsburg and Port Jervis, transfer to shuttle buses at Ramsey-Route 17.
- The Port Jervis Line train departing Port Jervis at 4:40 a.m. and the Pascack Valley Line trains departing Spring Valley at 6:02 a.m. and Hoboken at 8:13 a.m. aren't running. No shuttle buses are available. Learn more about Alternate, Back-Up, and Contingency plans from NJ Transit.
Get updates
These service changes are subject to change, so check the MTA homepage before heading out; it's where you'll find up-to-the-minute information on subway, bus, and rail service.
Our apps-MTA and TrainTime-also provide real-time service information. You can also contact us in real time for help planning your trip.
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