Starting December 2025, the MTA will swap the F and M subway lines' tunnels under the East River to enhance services and alleviate delays. The M train will use the 63rd Street tunnel, adding weekday stops at key locations, while the F will shift to the 53rd Street tunnel. This change is aimed at directly reducing crowding and improving reliability, particularly benefiting Roosevelt Island riders who struggle with current overcrowding during rush hours. Overall, the MTA expects substantial improvements in the transit experience across the Queens Boulevard corridor.
The MTA is shaking up your subway routine. Starting in December 2025, the F and M trains will swap tunnels under the East River on weekdays.
By rerouting each train along a straighter, more direct line, the MTA hopes to minimize delays caused by complex switching patterns and reduce crowding on key platforms.
This shift is particularly beneficial for Roosevelt Island riders, who currently face overcrowding during rush hours with the F train.
NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow stated, 'Any time you have to wait for a switch in order to run your service, it is going to take additional time.'
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