NYC subway guide
The NYC subway, made easier to understand.
A practical guide to live New York subway status, train arrivals, route planning, transfers and accessible travel—built around the questions riders ask before every trip.
Plan an NYC subway trip with live context
A subway route is more useful when it reflects current conditions. BoroWay connects route choices with official service changes and live arrival information so riders can compare time, transfers and accessibility before committing to a trip.
Read directions the way New Yorkers travel
NYC subway directions depend on the line, destination, borough and local or express pattern. BoroWay presents the train, direction, transfer and station sequence together so a rider does not have to translate fragmented transit language.
Know what changed before entering the station
Planned work, delays, suspensions and unavailable data are surfaced before normal service. BoroWay never labels an unknown condition as good service and always identifies the freshness of the official public feed.
Keep essential navigation free
Live arrivals, route planning, service alerts and accessibility information are part of BoroWay’s free essentials. Optional Pro tools add convenience without placing basic transit and safety information behind a subscription.
Rider questions
NYC subway questions, answered clearly.
What is the best way to check NYC subway status?
Check a current official service feed before traveling and confirm posted station signs and crew instructions. BoroWay organizes official live service information by affected line and keeps unknown status separate from good service.
Does BoroWay cover every NYC subway station?
BoroWay is designed for the full New York City subway network and Staten Island Railway, with search by station, neighborhood and train line.
Can I use BoroWay without paying?
Yes. Essential navigation, live train arrivals, route planning, service alerts and accessibility information are included in the free experience.
Is BoroWay an official MTA app?
No. BoroWay is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.