MTA - Metropolitan Transportation Authority

01/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/14/2026 12:39

MTA Announces Service Options for Martin Luther King Jr. Da

Subway, LIRR, and Staten Island Railway Operating on a Saturday Schedule

Buses Operating on Modified Weekday Schedule

Metro-North Operating on Expanded Saturday Schedule

Visit MTA.info, MTA app, or TrainTime app for Real-Time Updates

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced today that some services will operate on special schedules in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19. 

For those traveling during the holiday, service details are below. 

New York City Subway 

All subway lines and the Staten Island Railway will operate on a Saturday schedule.  

There will be planned service changes on Monday on several subway lines. Customers are advised to check the MTA app or mta.info/alerts for further information and to help plan their trip.

New York City Buses  

Buses will run on a modified weekday schedule, with special schedules for some express bus routes.   

Access-A-Ride 

Paratransit will operate full 24/7 service throughout the day.  

Long Island Rail Road  

LIRR will operate on a regular weekday schedule with off-peak fares in effect all day.  

Metro-North Railroad 

The Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven lines will operate a Saturday schedule with additional rush hour trains.   

On the Port Jervis Line, Metro-North will operate a weekend service with three additional trains:

  • Two extra inbound trains depart Port Jervis at 6:18 a.m. and 4:05 p.m., arriving Hoboken at 8:30 a.m. and 6:24 p.m. respectively.

  • One extra outbound train departs Hoboken at 5:19pm.

Metro-North will operate a weekend service schedule on the Pascack Valley Line. 

The Hudson Rail Link and Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry will run on special schedules, which can be viewed at mta.info or on the TrainTime app.

Bridges and Tunnels  

MTA Bridges and Tunnels will operate with normal weekday lane closures.  

Ways to Stay Informed

mta.info - The definitive source for real-time arrival information and service change information for each line or route in the MTA system. Customers can find current statuses on mta.info and upcoming planned service changes using the lookup tool at mta.info/alerts.  

MTA app - Customers who use the comprehensive MTA smartphone app will see real-time train, bus and rail arrival times, and can chat with our customer care team all in one place. The app is available in the Apple Store and in Google Play.

TrainTime app - The MTA's TrainTime app is the essential companion to navigating the commuter rail system. Customers can plan their trip, purchase tickets, check train status, and chat with customer service, all in one app. The app is available in the Apple Store and in Google Play.

Email & Text Alerts - Customers can sign up for email and SMS alerts tailored to their specific commutes and travel times. They can also sign up for MTA newsletters like The Weekender, a weekly newsletter that covers major weekend planned service changes. Customers can sign up here. 

511 - Customers who prefer to contact the MTA by telephone, information is available by dialing 511. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can use their preferred service provider for the free 711 relay to reach the MTA at 511.  

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