Z train status
Nassau Street Skip-Stop Express · BMT line
Updated from the MTA service alerts feed at 2:16 AM ET.
Good service
No active service alerts for the Z train.
About the Z train
The Z is the peak-direction skip-stop sibling of the J. It runs the same Jamaica-to-Broad-Street route but skips alternate local stops, saving riders 5-8 minutes during peak commutes.
Service is weekday peaks only — eastbound (toward Jamaica) in the morning, westbound (toward Manhattan) in the evening. Outside those windows, only the J runs.
If you commute peak-direction on the Nassau line, the Z is faster than the J. If you commute against the peak or off-peak, only the J is an option.
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Common questions about the Z train
When does the Z train run?
Weekday peaks only — peak-direction skip-stop service. Mornings inbound, evenings outbound. Off-peak the J handles all stops.
Is the Z train faster than the J?
Yes — typically 5-8 minutes faster on a Jamaica-to-Manhattan trip because it skips alternate stops. Only useful if your stop is on the Z's pattern.