Happy Friday and welcome to the final weekend of 2025! It’s going to be a snowy one, with a winter storm expected to hit NYC and the surrounding area later today. This has led to an occurrence we haven’t seen in the history of this newsletter: Nearly every planned service change for this weekend has been canceled. (We can’t believe it either.) There is one change affecting service on the on Sunday morning; keep scrolling for details on that.
But that doesn’t mean we don’t have things to tell you about on this wintry Friday. First of all, some things to keep in mind as we head into a snowy weekend:
- Be careful when entering or exiting buses and trains, and don’t run on wet or icy surfaces.
- If the weather is severe enough, it might be safer to not travel if you can avoid it.
- If you must travel, check our homepage or the MTA app for the latest details on service.
Sadly, the New York Transit Museum’s Holiday Nostalgia Ride for December 28 is also canceled; the museum hopes to reschedule, so keep an eye on its website for details.
Something else to keep in mind: This is the final week for MetroCard sales. You won’t be able to buy or reload one after December 31. If you still have a MetroCard, you can transfer its value to an OMNY Card at a Customer Service Center, or you can spend down the value—we’ll still be accepting MetroCard on the subway and buses into 2026.
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Thanks for reading, and stay safe out there this weekend. We’ll be back next week with the first batch of weekend service changes of 2026.
Subway service changes
train, Manhattan and Queens
From 7:45 a.m. to 12 noon on Sunday, December 28, trains will run via the between 57 St-7 Av and 36 St. This is due to signal maintenance.
- trains will stop at Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island, and Queensbridge.
- For service to 5 Av-59 St and Lexington Av/59 St, transfer to an at 57 St-7 Av.
- For service to Queens Plaza, take the or take the or train to nearby Queensboro Plaza.
Get updates
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.
See how to contact us.