Major service changes on the 4 and 5 lines in January and February 2026

What we're doing

From January 5 to February 23, 2026, there will be service changes on the lines between the Bronx and Manhattan:

• During weeknights from January 5 to February 20, trains won't run between 149 St-Grand Concourse and 125 St, and will run in two sections.
• During weekends from January 23 to February 23, trains won't run between 149 St-Grand Concourse and 125 St, and trains will run in two sections.
• During weekday rush hours from January 26 to February 20, trains will run less frequently and at reduced speeds.

Why we're doing it

We're replacing switches north of 125 St on the Jerome Av Line, which carries the trains between the Bronx and Manhattan. These switches were last replaced in 1988 and have reached the end of their useful lives. Replacing them will help us continue to deliver reliable service to the riders who rely on these lines every day.

Weeknight service changes, January 5-February 20

From 11:45 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday to Friday, trains won't run between 149 St-Grand Concourse and 125 St.

• trains will run in two sections:
  • Between Woodlawn and 149 St-Grand Concourse.
  • Between New Lots Av and 125 St, and on the to/from 3 Av-138 St.
• For service between 149 St-Grand Concourse and 125 St, take free shuttle buses, which will run between 149 St-Grand Concourse and 3 Av-138 St , stopping at 138 St-Grand Concourse.
• Consider taking the or for service between the Bronx and Manhattan.

Weekend service changes, January 23-February 23

From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (and 5 a.m. Tuesday, February 17, Presidents Day), trains won't run between 149 St-Grand Concourse and 125 St and trains won't run between E 180 St and Bowling Green.

• trains will run in two sections:
  • Between Woodlawn and 149 St-Grand Concourse.
  • Between Crown Hts-Utica Av or New Lots Av and 125 St, and on the to/from 3 Av-138 St.
• trains will run between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
• For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, take the .
• For service between 149 St-Grand Concourse and 125 St, take free shuttle buses, which will run between 149 St-Grand Concourse and 3 Av-138 St , stopping at 138 St-Grand Concourse.
• For service between 125 St and Bowling Green, take the .
• Consider taking the or for service between the Bronx and Manhattan.
• Metro-North will accommodate subway riders at no additional cost for travel between the Bronx and Manhattan at all stations between University Heights or Wakefield and Grand Central.

Weekday service changes, January 26-February 20

During rush hours, trains will run less frequently and at reduced speeds, and some trains will be rerouted.

• Consider taking the or for service between the Bronx and Manhattan to avoid crowding.