Upcoming MTA Service Changes at 125 St (1 Line): Transit Alternatives for Columbia Affiliates

Beginning October 24, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will implement service changes on the 1 line to accommodate critical rehabilitation work at the 125 St station. The work will repair platform and structural steel components to help ensure safe, reliable service and is separate from the future ADA accessibility improvements planned for the station.

Columbia Transportation will provide additional shuttle service and share alternative travel options to help Columbia affiliates navigate these changes. 

What to Expect 

The following service changes are scheduled for October 24 through December 18, subject to change: 

• Weekdays: Southbound (downtown) 1 trains will bypass 125 St but will continue to make all other scheduled stops, including 116 St–Columbia University. 
• Weekends: Southbound 1 trains will operate express between 137 St–City College and 96 St, bypassing 125 St and several other stations. 
• The northbound (uptown) 1 platform at 125 St will remain open during this phase of the work. 
• The MTA has indicated that the first phase of these service changes is scheduled to take place October 24 through December 18, 2026.  
• After the southbound platform rehabilitation work is completed, rehabilitation of the northbound platform will begin in mid-January and is expected through March 2027.

For the latest service information, visit the MTA's announcement. 

Alternate Transit Options 

Additional Columbia Shuttle Service: 125 St–116 St 

Beginning Monday, October 26, Columbia Transportation will operate a dedicated shuttle loop between 125 St and the Morningside campus, Monday through Friday. 

View the dedicated shuttle schedule. 

Existing Columbia Shuttles 

The Intercampus and Manhattanville Loop shuttles provide additional connections to and from 125th Street. 

• Traveling to 125th Street from the north: Exit the 1 train at 137 St–City College, walk to the southbound Intercampus Shuttle stop at 137 St, and ride to the Lee C. Bollinger Forum (Forum S stop). 
• Traveling from 125th Street heading south: Board the Intercampus Shuttle or Manhattanville Loop at the Forum S stop and connect to the subway as appropriate for your destination. 

Visit the Columbia Transportation website for shuttle schedules and route information. 

Evening and Overnight Travel Option 

Columbia Transportation also operates an On-Demand Evening Shuttle in partnership with Public Safety. Students, faculty, and staff with an active UNI and Columbia ID can download the app and create an account to request rides. 

See the Evening Shuttle service information for operating hours. 

Subway Transfers, MTA Bus, and Other Alternatives  

For downtown-bound riders traveling to 125 St, the MTA recommends remaining on a downtown 1 train and transferring to an uptown 1 train at: 

• Weekdays: 116 St–Columbia University. 
• Weekends: 96 St. 

Other options include nearby A, C, B, and D subway service and the following local bus routes: 

• M4: Stops near the 110 St, 116 St, and 137 St stations on the 1 line. 
• M104: Runs parallel to the 1 line between Times Sq–42 St and 125 St. 
• M125: Serves 125 St and connects with subway lines at the 125 St A/C/B/D, 2/3, and 4/5/6 stations.

The Manhattanville campus is also within walking distance from the 137 St 1 train station for those who prefer to not transfer to a bus or another train. Citi Bike stations near the subway station and around Manhattanville and Morningside offer an additional option for getting to and from campus. 

Trip Planning and Updates 

• Columbia Transportation: Shuttle schedules and route information. 
• TripShot: View shuttle locations and track vehicles in real time, where available. 
• MTA Alerts: Current subway service advisories and project updates. 

Columbia Transportation will continue to monitor MTA announcements and share updates as additional information becomes available. 

Thank you for your patience as this important infrastructure work is completed.