NJ Transit, MTA share holiday schedule – NBC New York
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Millions of Americans are expected to get out of town sometime this week — and they’re advised to expect heavy delays regardless of most modes of transit they take.
That has made the mass transit option a popular one for July 4.
Here’s how the MTA and NJ Transit plan to operate service over the holiday:
MTA
New York City Transit (NYCT) will run on a Saturday schedule and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad will run on a Sunday schedule.
NYC Subway and Staten Island Railway
On Thursday, July 4, NYC subways and the Staten Island Railway will operate on a Saturday schedule.
- Full-length trains will operate on the Rockaway Park Shuttle (S) to accommodate increased ridership to the beach
- Between about 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., Rockaway Park Shuttle S trains will extend service to operate between Rockaway Blvd and Rockaway Park, stopping at Aqueduct, Aqueduct Racetrack, and Howard Beach – JFK Airport stations.
- To accommodate increased ridership to the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks display, service will be bolstered on the 7,L and the 42 St Shuttle S in the evening.
- Select additional A and F trains are planned to operate at the conclusion of the fireworks.
There are planned subway service changes to accommodate signal modernization projects and scheduled maintenance work. People are advised to check the MTA app or here for real-time service updates and alternatives.
NBC New York’s Myles Miller chats with the show designer before the big Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show kicks off.
NYC Buses
On Thursday, July 4, New York City buses will run on a Saturday schedule. Customers should expect delays on all routes near the Hudson River on the evening of July 4 due to the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks display.
Long Island Rail Road
On Thursday, July 4, the LIRR will operate on a Sunday schedule, with off-peak fares in effect all day.
Metro-North Railroad
Metro-North will operate getaway trains during the afternoon on Wednesday, July 3, for customers looking to get a head start on the holiday weekend.
On July 4 the railroad will operate on a Sunday schedule with off-peak fares in effect all day. Metro-North will add one extra New Haven Line train to its schedule, departing Grand Central Terminal at 11:13 p.m., to accommodate people who plan to attend the Macy’s Fireworks. The express train will make stops at Harlem 125th Street, express to Westport, Fairfield, Fairfield Black-Rock, Bridgeport, Stratford, Milford, West Haven, and New Haven.
NJ Transit
Wednesday, July 3:
NJ TRANSIT is offering expanded service for those looking to get out of town early. On Wednesday, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., extra outbound trains will operate from Penn Station New York, Newark Penn Station and Hoboken Terminal. Certain trains departing these terminals between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. will be canceled. Visit njtransit.com for more.
Extra buses will operate from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on more than two dozen bus routes starting around noon. Otherwise, rail, bus and light rail service will operate on a regular weekday schedule.
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