MTA Announces Fourth of July Holiday Weekend Service Plan and Unveils Star-Spangled Decorations to Celebrate 250th Anniversary of American Independence

Subways and Buses to Run on a Saturday Schedule on Fri. July 3; Increased Service on Certain Train Lines on Sat. July 4 for Macy's Fireworks Show

Long Island Rail Road & Metro-North Railroad Operating on Friday Schedules on Thurs. July 2; Extra Metro-North Service Scheduled for July 3-5

MTA Bridges & Tunnels Daytime Scheduled Service Changes Continue Through Holiday Weekend

See Photos of Trains and Buses with Fourth of July Decals, Messaging, and 250^th Anniversary Train Wraps

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced service details for the upcoming July 4 holiday. In addition to announcing service changes for the holiday weekend, the MTA is celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary by decorating buses and subway trains on select lines including the and as well as the Staten Island Railway with special American flag train wraps, decals, and commemorative messaging. Several Staten Island Railway bridges have been decorated with commemorative banners to celebrate the occasion.

The Long Island and Metro-North Railroads are also both running special 250^th anniversary locomotives. Metro-North Railroad will operate the Independence Lights Train, which will be powered by Heritage Locomotive 250, outfitted in red, white and blue livery with patriotic symbols on its flanks, and will have its 7-car train arrayed with red, white and blue lights. The Independence Lights Train will run from July 1-5 across all three East of Hudson lines.

July 4 weekend service details for each agency are below:

New York City Transit

Subway and the Staten Island Railway
On Friday, July 3, the New York City subway and the Staten Island Railway will operate on a Saturday schedule.

On Saturday, July 4, there will be increased service on the and lines in the late afternoon and early evening to accommodate riders attending the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks display. The extended service will run through the late evening.

trains will not stop at Clark Street on July 4 from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Bypass times are subject to change due to crowd conditions at the station.

There are planned subway service changes on the , Rockaway Park Shuttle and lines the weekend of July 3-5 so crews can perform signal upgrades and scheduled maintenance work. Customers are advised to check the MTA app or mta.info for real-time service updates and alternatives to help plan their trip.

Buses
On Friday, July 3, New York City buses will run on a Saturday schedule.

Customers should expect delays on all routes near Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn waterfront on the evening of Saturday, July 4 due to the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show.

Access-A-Ride
Paratransit will operate full 24/7 service throughout the holiday weekend. Customers should consider the heat in planning their travels this weekend.

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
On Thursday, July 2, the LIRR will operate on a Friday schedule.

On Friday, July 3, the LIRR will operate on a normal Friday summer schedule. Summer Friday service to Montauk and Greenport will run on both Thursday and Friday.

On Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, the LIRR will operate on a regular weekend summer schedule.

Metro-North Railroad
Metro-North will operate on a Friday schedule on Thursday, July 2, with adjusted peak period service and getaway trains on all three lines during the afternoon.

On the Port Jervis Line, the 2:41 p.m. train from Hoboken to Middletown, with a connecting 2:34 p.m. train from Penn Station, will be extended to Port Jervis, including a stop at Otisville. The 6:14 p.m. train from Hoboken to Port Jervis, with a 6:01 p.m. connecting train from New York Penn Station, will not operate on Thursday, July 2.

On Friday, July 3, Metro-North East of Hudson trains will operate on a Sunday schedule.

On Saturday, July 4, Metro-North East of Hudson trains will operate on a Saturday schedule with two extra trains on the New Haven Line to accommodate riders after the Rye Playland and Macy's fireworks.

For West of Hudson service, on July 3 and July 5 there will be one additional train on the Port Jervis line, which departs Port Jervis at 4:05 p.m. and arrives in Hoboken at 6:33 p.m. The Pascack Valley line will operate on a normal weekend schedule.

MTA Bridges and Tunnels
Daytime scheduled maintenance requiring lane closures will be suspended beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2 through 5:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6.

Critical roadwork may be permitted during overnight hours at times when traffic permits. Maximum roadway availability will be maintained during times of peak travel.

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 the 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 Google Play.

Email Alerts - Customers can sign up for email 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.