Is The G Train Closing Again? What NYC Riders Need To Know

Transit leaders cite tunnel repairs as residents face continued disruptions on Brooklyn’s only direct subway line.

By Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff

Apr 29, 2026 10:45 am EDT | Updated Apr 29, 2026 10:46 am EDT

Officials say planned closures could eliminate nearly forty percent of weekends, isolating Greenpoint riders. (Kathleen Culliton/Patch)

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Planned shutdowns on the G train are drawing sharp criticism from local leaders who say the disruptions will leave entire neighborhoods without reliable subway access.

The line, which is the only subway serving Greenpoint, faces a new round of weekend closures and overnight suspensions as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority continues infrastructure upgrades.

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso said the agency plans numerous weekend closures and more than two dozen overnight shutdowns this year, following months of earlier disruptions and a partial suspension in summer 2024.

“The pain continues in Greenpoint,” Reynoso said, describing mounting frustration among residents.

City Councilmember Lincoln Restler said the scale of the closures could significantly disrupt daily life.

“They’ve announced 10 more weekend closures through the end of this year, which would get us up to 19 weekend closures overall in 2026,” Restler said. “That’s nearly 40 percent of weekends without G train service.”

The MTA said service changes remain under review and has not finalized the full schedule of closures. Current updates on its website extend only through early May. Talks between transit officials and local leaders are ongoing.

What To Know About G Train Service Changes

Closures Are Ongoing: Riders on the G train will face continued service disruptions in 2026, including overnight shutdowns and partial suspensions.
Late-Night Skipped Stops (April 27–May 1): From 9:45 p.m. to 5 a.m., Coney Island-bound F train and Church Avenue-bound G trains will skip 4 Av–9 St, 15 St–Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Parkway. Riders can take trains in the opposite direction to access those stations.
Partial Suspension (May 4–8): From 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., G trains will not run between Hoyt–Schermerhorn Streets and Church Avenue. Riders can take A train service between Hoyt–Schermerhorn Streets and Jay Street–MetroTech, then transfer to the F.
Split Service Operations: During disruptions, G trains will run in two sections:
- Between Court Square and Bedford–Nostrand Avenues
- Between Bedford–Nostrand Avenues and Hoyt–Schermerhorn Streets (every 20 minutes)
Why It’s Happening: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is installing communications-based train control, a modern signal system designed to improve reliability and capacity.
Additional Repairs: Crews are also performing track maintenance to keep the line in working condition and address wear inside tunnels and along the tracks.
Expect More Changes: Officials say additional closures may be announced as work continues throughout the year.