Arrival times
Live NYC subway arrivals you can read at a glance.
BoroWay helps you compare upcoming trains by station, line, and direction. Estimates refresh automatically while you view them and include honest freshness signals so a delayed update never masquerades as a dependable countdown.
Direction before countdown
Confirm uptown, downtown, borough-bound, or terminal direction before relying on an arrival estimate. Stations with multiple services can have different platforms and stopping patterns.
Automatic updates
While the arrival screen is active, BoroWay requests updated official-source estimates every 30 seconds so the countdown keeps moving with current information.
Estimates, not promises
Live arrival times change as trains move and operations adjust. Use the countdown as a planning estimate and follow posted station guidance.
Know when data is fresh
BoroWay distinguishes current information from stale or unavailable feeds. If a live estimate cannot be trusted, the interface says so.
Pair arrivals with status
A train may appear in an arrival feed while a broader service change affects the trip. Check the status board alongside arrival times for better context.
Rider questions
NYC transit questions, answered clearly.
Are NYC subway arrival times exact?
No. They are real-time estimates and can change with train movement, holding, reroutes, and operational conditions.
Why might a train arrival disappear?
A prediction can change or be removed when feeds update, a train changes routing, or real-time data becomes temporarily unavailable.
How often does BoroWay refresh train arrivals?
BoroWay requests updated arrival estimates every 30 seconds while the relevant screen is active. If the source feed is delayed, BoroWay labels it instead of presenting stale data as current.
Can I use BoroWay inside every station?
Connectivity varies underground. Check your trip before entering and always follow signs and announcements in the station.