MTA 63rd Street Track Replacement Project

The MTA has begun its project to replace track along the 63^rd St corridor that carries the F line between Manhattan and Queens via Roosevelt Island.  This project will have a significant impact on our island subway service through early 2024 (the estimated completion date is first quarter of 2024). 

Per the MTA, below is a timeline of important dates with the accompanying service changes:

Aug. 2023-Early 2024 

• Beginning at 5AM on Monday, August 28^th, F-trains will run via 53 St line (E) line in both directions between 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center and Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.
• Beginning at 5AM on Monday, August 28^th, F SHUTTLE trains will operate between Manhattan and Queens:
  • Serving Lexington Av/63 St, Roosevelt Island, and 21 St-Queensbridge stations.
  • Service will be on a limited frequency due to this being a single-track operation. Customers should expect the shuttle train to operate approximately every 20 minutes.
  • The shuttle train will operate 7 days a week between 5AM-11:59PM (except on limited occasions when both tracks need to be taken out of service temporarily - MTA will provide advance information when they are scheduled).
  • A Q95 free shuttle bus will provide eastern connections from 21 St-Queensbridge to/from Queens Plaza, where customers can connect to EFR trains. Free transfers will also be available to the N and 7 at the nearby Queensboro Plaza station.
• Overnights (12AM-5AM), when the shuttle train is suspended, the MTA will provide a free Q94 shuttle bus connecting Roosevelt Island, 21 St-Queensbridge, and Queens Plaza.

The MTA has launched a dedicated webpage for the project that will be regularly updated, which you can visit here: MTA Service Change Site or watch this video!

As always please consult the MTA website or the MyMTA app for the latest service information and alternative service options. Customers can also sign up for the MTA’s newly launched customer real-time email and text alert system, or call 511 for service-related information. To stay up-to-date on weekend service, customers can sign up for our MTA Weekender newsletter. 

Weekday Shuttle Bus During F Train Maintenance Project

The MTA F train rehabilitation project is in effect through early 2024. To learn more about the significant modifications to F train service, please visit the MTA Service Change Site.

In addition to the MTA services provided during the project, RIOC will be offering a free Queens Plaza Red Bus Shuttle on weekdays from 7:00am – 11:00am. 

Weekend Shuttle Bus During F Train Maintenance Project

The MTA F train rehabilitation project is in effect through early 2024. To learn more about the significant modifications to F train service, please visit the MTA Service Change Site.

In addition to the MTA services provided during the project, RIOC will be offering a free Manhattan Red Bus Shuttle on weekends from 3:00pm – 7:00pm.