5 train status
Lexington Avenue Express · IRT line
Updated from the MTA service alerts feed at 7:07 PM ET.
Good service
No active service alerts for the 5 train.
About the 5 train
The 5 is the second Lexington Avenue express, running from Eastchester-Dyre Avenue in the Bronx to Flatbush-Brooklyn College in Brooklyn during the weekday peak. Off-peak and weekend, the 5 typically terminates at Bowling Green in Manhattan or runs short-turn service.
For Bronx commuters in Pelham Bay-adjacent corridors and East Bronx, the 5 is the main Manhattan-bound option. The 4 covers the western Bronx; the 5 covers the eastern Bronx.
Service patterns on the 5 are some of the most variable in the system. Express in Manhattan during rush hours, local off-peak, and shorter runs overnight — always check the live alerts to confirm whether the 5 is going where you expect.
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Common questions about the 5 train
Does the 5 train go to Brooklyn?
Yes, but only during weekday peak hours. Off-peak and overnight, the 5 terminates at Bowling Green in Manhattan. For Brooklyn off-peak, transfer to the 2 or 3 at a shared station.
Is the 5 train running today?
Check the live status banner above. The 5 has the most variable service of any IRT line — its alert volume is consistently among the highest in the system.