February 16, 2023
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MTA Announces Presidents’ Day Weekend Service |
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View Map of Subway Service Changes
For those traveling during the holiday, service details are below. New York City Subway Service changes will be in effect from Friday, Feb. 17 at 9:45 p.m. through Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 5:00 a.m.
Staten Island Railway No SIR trains between Grasmere and Tottenville beginning Saturday, Feb. 18 at 1:00 a.m. through Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 4:00 a.m. Free shuttle bus service will be provided. SIR train service will operate between St. George and Grasmere during this time. Trains will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, Feb. 20. Access-A-Ride (AAR) Paratransit AAR customers may make reservations 1-2 days in advance, 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including Presidents’ Day, Feb. 20, online at https://new.mta.info/accessibility/paratransit, via the MYmta app, or calling AAR at (877) 337-2017 or (718) 393-4999 and pressing prompt #2, Click here to learn how to sign up for MY ARR The AAR Command Center operates 24/7 to assist customers on the day of trip, such as confirming a reservation or ascertaining a vehicle’s estimated time of arrival. Customers should call (877) 337-2017 or (718) 393-4999 and press prompt #5. Metro-North Railroad On Monday, Feb. 20, Metro-North will run a Saturday schedule on the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines. Hudson Rail Link buses and the Haverstraw-Ossining and Newburgh-Beacon ferries will not operate on President’s Day. The Port Jervis Line will operate on a holiday schedule, with two extra eastbound trains in the early morning and mid-afternoon from Port Jervis to Hoboken and one extra westbound train mid-day from Hoboken to Port Jervis. The Pascack Valley Line will operate on a weekend-holiday schedule. Off-peak fares are in effect all day on all Metro-North trains. Long Island Rail Road Saturday, Feb. 18:
Saturday, Feb. 18 and Sunday, Feb. 19:
Monday, Feb. 20
Channels for Service Updates Customers are encouraged to sign up to the MTA Weekender, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday to inform customers of weekend service changes throughout the transit system. Information about planned service changes is also available through the MTA’s many real-time service information sources. MYmta app – Customers who use the comprehensive MYmta app will see real-time travel information for all MTA services in one place. MTA.info – The “Service Status” box at new.MTA.info is always the definitive source for the latest status for each line. Live Subway Map – The Live Subway Map shows the real-time position of trains, planned service changes at any given time, highlight accessible stations, and much more. Twitter – Twitter users can follow @MTA, @NYCTSubway, @NYCTBus, @LIRR and @MetroNorth to receive service updates and customer service support. WhatsApp - NYC Transit incorporated using WhatsApp to expand the number of customer service channels available to riders and is especially helpful for non-native English speakers. Riders can receive customer service support in their native language through the help of Google Translate. For those who prefer to contact the MTA by telephone, information is available by dialing 511, the New York State Travel Information Line. For customers calling from Connecticut, the number is 877-690-5114. 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. |
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