September 16, 2022

Manhattan-bound 6 Trains to Skip E 149 St for Two Weeks in October

6 Trains to Skip Station 24/7 Oct. 1 Through Oct. 17

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is advising customers that Manhattan-bound 6 trains will bypass the E 149 St station for two weeks beginning at 10:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Manhattan-bound 6 trains will resume making stops at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17. This platform closure will accommodate station and automated fare collection upgrades.

During this time, Manhattan-bound customers wishing to board at E 149 St should take a Pelham Bay or Parkchester-bound 6 train to Hunts Point Av and transfer to a downtown 6 train.

Customers boarding at stations from Pelham Bay Park to Longwood Av wishing to travel to E 149 St during this time should take a Manhattan-bound 6 train to 3 Av-138 St and transfer to an uptown 6 train.

Service Update Information Available
Information about the planned schedule changes is available through the MTA’s many real-time service information sources.

MYmta app – Customers who use the comprehensive MYmta smartphone app will see real-time travel information for all MTA services all in one place.

new.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, highlights accessible stations, and much more.

MTA Weekender – Customers can sign up for the “MTA Weekender,” a weekly digest of major weekend service changes throughout the transit system.

Twitter – Twitter users can follow @MTA, @NYCTSubway, and @NYCTBus for service updates and customer service support.

WhatsApp – Customers can chat with NYC Transit via WhatsApp. 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. Connecticut customers should call 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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