# MTA API > MTA workflow and API: service status. Returns lines, mode, alerts and status as JSON. MTA data from mta.info: service status. - Page: https://fous.com/workflows/mta - Handle: `@mta` - Category: [Travel](https://fous.com/workflows/category/travel) - Source website: https://mta.info - Last verified: Sep 29, 2026 - Fous is not affiliated with MTA. ## Methods ### Get service status Operation `get_service_status`, version 1. 1 credit per call. Get current MTA line statuses and active alerts for subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, or Metro-North. Bus and rail status reflects published alerts; no alert means Good service. **Input** | Field | Type | Required | Example | Description | |---|---|---|---|---| | `line` | string | no | `"A"` | Line or route name, such as A, M15, or Hudson Line. | | `mode` | string | no | `"subway"` | Transit mode, such as subway or lirr. | **Input schema** ```json { "type": "object", "properties": { "line": { "type": "string", "description": "Line or route name, such as A, M15, or Hudson Line.", "examples": [ "A", "M15", "Hudson Line" ] }, "mode": { "enum": [ "subway", "bus", "lirr", "metro_north", "all" ], "type": "string", "default": "subway", "description": "Transit mode, such as subway or lirr.", "examples": [ "subway", "bus", "metro_north" ] } }, "additionalProperties": false, "examples": [ { "line": "A", "mode": "subway" }, {}, { "line": "M15", "mode": "bus" } ] } ``` **Output** | Field | Type | Example | Description | |---|---|---|---| | `lines` | array | | | | `lines[].mode` | string | `"subway"` | | | `lines[].alerts` | array | | | | `lines[].status` | string | `"Delays"` | | | `lines[].line_name` | string | `"A"` | | | `lines[].page_link` | string | `"https://www.mta.info/schedules/subway/a-train"` | | | `status_page_link` | string | `"https://www.mta.info/"` | | **Example input** ```json { "line": "A", "mode": "subway" } ``` **Example output** ```json { "lines": [ { "mode": "subway", "alerts": [ { "alert_id": "lmm:alert:269468:26", "headline": "[A] [S] trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.", "active_to": null, "active_from": "2026-09-29T00:56:04-04:00", "description": null, "affected_stations": [] }, { "alert_id": "lmm:planned_work:34339", "headline": "[A] is rerouted in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn", "active_to": "2026-09-29T05:00:00-04:00", "active_from": "2026-09-28T21:30:00-04:00", "description": "No [A] service in both directions at 50 St, 42 St-Port Authority, 34 St-Penn Station, 23 St, 14 St, Spring St, Canal St, Chambers St, World Trade Center, Fulton St and High St [A] runs local between 1…", "affected_stations": [ "59 St-Columbus Circle", "50 St", "42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal" ] } ], "status": "Delays", "line_name": "A", "page_link": "https://www.mta.info/schedules/subway/a-train" } ], "status_page_link": "https://www.mta.info/" } ``` ## Quick start Call the API with a Fous API key (`FOUS_API_KEY`). To create one, turn on Developer mode in Fous Studio, then open Keys & connections → API keys (https://app.fous.com/keys). ```bash # First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY' : "${FOUS_API_KEY:?Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example}" curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \ --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 120 \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ --data-raw '{ "api": "@mta", "visibility": "public", "operation": "get_service_status", "version": 1, "input": { "line": "A", "mode": "subway" }, "response": { "format": "json" } }' ``` ```python # Save as fous.py and run with python3 fous.py. No packages needed. # First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY' import json import os import urllib.error import urllib.request api_key = os.environ.get("FOUS_API_KEY") if not api_key: raise RuntimeError("Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example") body = json.loads("{\n \"api\": \"@mta\",\n \"visibility\": \"public\",\n \"operation\": \"get_service_status\",\n \"version\": 1,\n \"input\": {\n \"line\": \"A\",\n \"mode\": \"subway\"\n },\n \"response\": {\n \"format\": \"json\"\n }\n}") request = urllib.request.Request( "https://api.fous.com/v1/query", data=json.dumps(body).encode("utf-8"), headers={ "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}", "Content-Type": "application/json", }, method="POST", ) try: with urllib.request.urlopen(request, timeout=120) as response: result = json.load(response) except urllib.error.HTTPError as error: raise RuntimeError(f"HTTP {error.code}: {error.read().decode('utf-8', errors='replace')}") from error if result.get("success") is False: raise RuntimeError(result.get("error", {}).get("message", "Request failed")) print(json.dumps(result["data"]["output"], indent=2)) ``` ```typescript // Save as fous.mts and run with npx tsx fous.mts. // First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY' const apiKey = process.env.FOUS_API_KEY; if (!apiKey) throw new Error("Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example"); const response = await fetch("https://api.fous.com/v1/query", { method: "POST", headers: { "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}`, "Content-Type": "application/json", }, signal: AbortSignal.timeout(120_000), body: JSON.stringify({ "api": "@mta", "visibility": "public", "operation": "get_service_status", "version": 1, "input": { "line": "A", "mode": "subway" }, "response": { "format": "json" } }), }); type ApiResult = { success: boolean; data?: { output: unknown }; error?: { message: string } }; const result: ApiResult = await response.json(); if (!response.ok || result.success === false) { throw new Error(result.error?.message ?? `HTTP ${response.status}`); } if (!result.data) throw new Error("Missing API response data"); console.log(result.data.output); ``` Or describe the data in plain language: send `{"api":"@mta","prompt":"Describe the data you need, with every detail"}` to the same URL. Fous fills in the input, runs the method that fits and returns only the fields you asked for; `data.route.calls[].request` is the exact call it made. Routing is free; the run costs the same. ## FAQ ### Is Fous affiliated with MTA? No. Fous is not affiliated with MTA. This workflow reads the public mta.info website and returns its data. ### How much does it cost? Each run costs 1 credit. With pay-as-you-go, a credit costs 1¢; monthly plans cost less per credit. ### Do I need a MTA account? No. You only need a Fous account. ### How current is the data? Fous gets the data from mta.info when you run it; repeating the same request within a day may return the saved result. Fous checks this workflow automatically; it last passed a check on Sep 29, 2026. ## Related - [Transport for London API](https://fous.com/workflows/transport-for-london.md): Transport for London reports current or currently published future-day service status and ordered journey options with directions and adult pay-as-you-go fares when available. - [Amtrak API](https://fous.com/workflows/amtrak.md): Amtrak passenger train travel and status. - [FlightAware API](https://fous.com/workflows/flightaware.md): FlightAware provides public flight status and dated flight details, airport arrivals and departures limited to displayed history and 20 flights per direction, plus today’s delays and cancellations when shown. - [The New York Times API](https://fous.com/workflows/the-new-york-times.md): The New York Times provides current section headlines and summaries, keyword-matched public listings with dates, authors, sections and links, and Best Sellers lists for the latest issue or dates within a week. - [Deutsche Bahn API](https://fous.com/workflows/deutsche-bahn.md): Train schedules, tickets and travel information in Germany. - [Flightradar24 API](https://fous.com/workflows/flightradar24.md): Flightradar24 provides live flight tracking, recent history, flight status and times, plus upcoming airport departures and arrivals; history and schedules are limited to recent and upcoming flights. - [National Park Service API](https://fous.com/workflows/national-park-service.md): The National Park Service provides official park and site information, visiting details, and current alerts; schedules and booking rules can change, and alert update dates may be unavailable. - [Atlassian Statuspage API](https://fous.com/workflows/atlassian-statuspage.md): Public status pages for service health, incidents, and maintenance. - [All Travel workflows](https://fous.com/workflows/category/travel)