NYC · ranked
How bad is the train?
I ride the train. Every line, ranked right now. Pick yours, see the score, skip the Uber.
Still better than finding a place to park.
All lines, ranked
- L train3.8
Bumper-to-bumper. Too many humans in a tin can. You know this.
- B train4.2
Heavy congestion at DeKalb. Try the D or N if you can.
- D train5.4
Service change mid-route — listen to conductor announcements.
- R train5.7
Delays both directions at 36 St Brooklyn. Bridge traffic.
- 6 train5.9
Delays both ways near 23 St. Local if you're in a rush.
- 3 train6.2
Signal problems at 14 St. Add 6-8 minutes to your trip.
- Z train6.4
J/Z skip-stop service active. Z trains skip, J stops everywhere.
- G train6.5
The G is doing its G-things. Crowded, but moving.
- A train6.8
Slow into Manhattan from the Rockaways. Plan 10 extra minutes.
- N train6.9
Slow into Manhattan from Coney. Local bridges are open.
- M train7.0
Running. Use it if you're between Queens and the Village.
- C train7.1
Running, with minor dwell time at 50 St.
- S shuttle7.3
Shuttle running on schedule. Look for the gray roundel — it's the only line that uses one, which tells you it's the S.
- 5 train7.4
Running normally. Light ridership, plenty of seats.
- F train7.4
Mostly fine. Planned work near York St — add 4 minutes if you're heading south of the river.
- E train7.6
Smooth into Jamaica. Some wait at World Trade Center transfer.
- Staten Island Railway7.7
Staten Island Railway on its usual 10-15 minute headway.
- 2 train7.8
Mostly fine. One train canceled north of 96 St.
- 7 train8.0
On time. The 7 is having a day where it's actually the 7.
- W train8.0
Weekday-only service running clean today.
- 1 train8.1
Running normally. Late nights rerouted via 2/3 after 11pm.
- J train8.2
On time. Underused line, often a quiet ride in.
- Q train8.4
Bright lights, big bridge, on-time service. Enjoy.
- 4 train8.5
On time. Bonus: express service saved you 4 stops.