Alert Summary for 3/20/2026

12:32 AM: N, R trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a mechanical problem on a train near Queensboro Plaza.

Planned work reminder:

  • There is no N service between Queensboro Plaza and Times Sq-42 St.

2:21 AM: Downtown D trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Fordham Rd.


3:11 AM: Coney Island-bound F and Church Av-bound G trains are running express from Smith-9 Sts to Church Av.

What’s Happening?

  • We are performing track maintanence near Fort Hamilton Pkwy.

For service to/from bypassed stops, take an uptown F or Bedford/Nostrand Av-bound G train.


3:30 AM: Coney Island-bound F and Church Av-bound G trains are running with delays after track maintenance near Fort Hamilton Pkwy concluded.

Coney Island-bound F and Church Av-bound G trains have resumed running local from Smith-9 Sts to Church Av.


3:44 AM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


4:18 AM: Downtown 6 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Buhre Av.


4:25 AM: Downtown 6 trains are running on the express track from Pelham Bay Park to Parkchester.

We are removing a train with a door problem from service on a train at Buhre Av.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown train.


4:26 AM: No 4 train service between Bowling Green and ‌Nevins St in both directions while we perform rail replacements near Bowling Green.

Uptown 4 trains will end at Nevins St.

Downtown 4 trains will end at Bowling Green.

Travel Alternatives:

  • For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn consider nearby 2, A, N, Q trains.

4:31 AM: 4 trains are running with delays in both directions while we request NYPD assistance for a person being disruptive on a train at Woodlawn.


4:33 AM: Downtown 6 trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem from service on a train at Buhre Av.

Downtown 6 trains have resumed running on the local track from Pelham Bay Park to Parkchester.


4:49 AM: 3 trains are running with delays in both directions while we request EMS assistance for a person in need on a train at Harlem-148 St.


4:51 AM: 4 trains are running with delays in both directions after rail replacements near Bowling Green concluded.

4 train service has resumed between Bowling Green and ‌Nevins St in both directions.


5:01 AM: Uptown D trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at 34 St-Herald Sq.


5:22 AM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for boats to pass.


6:53 AM: Downtown N, W trains are delayed while we remove a train with a door problem from service at Astoria Blvd.


7:12 AM: Uptown B, Q trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s to activate at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.


7:24 AM: Uptown Q trains are running via the N line from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to DeKalb Av.

Uptown B trains are delayed.

What’s Happening?

  • We are investigating what caused a train’s to activate at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

For N train service in Brooklyn, take nearby D, F trains and use local bus service.

Expect delays on uptown N trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.

As an alternative for service to Manhattan, consider taking A, C, D, F, N, R trains.


7:26 AM: Uptown B, Q trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s to activate at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

As an alternative for service to Manhattan, consider taking A, C, D, N, R trains.


7:46 AM: Downtown A trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 14 St.


7:47 AM: Manhattan-bound A, C trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.


7:48 AM: Great Kills-bound Staten Island Railway trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at St. George.


7:54 AM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are delayed while we remove a train and request EMS assistance for someone on that train at 86 St.

Some downtown 4, 5 trains will run local from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St.

Some downtown 5 trains will run via 2 line from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St.


8:45 AM: Downtown 2 trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at Bronx Park East.


8:46 AM: Downtown C trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at 163 St/Amsterdam Av.


8:50 AM: Downtown 5 trains are running express from Eastchester-Dyre Av to E 180 St while NYPD conducts an investigation near Baychester Av.

If your station is bypassed, use an Eastchester-Dyre Av-bound train.


8:52 AM: Astoria-bound N, W trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near 39 Av-Dutch Kills.

Service Changes

  • Some Astoria-bound N, W trains will run express from Queensboro Plaza to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown N, W train.


9:52 AM: Eastchester-Dyre Av-bound 2, 5 trains are delayed while NYPD conducts an investigation at E 180 St.


9:56 AM: Downtown 2, 5 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone on a train at Jackson Av.


10:10 AM: Jamaica-bound J and Metropolitan Av-bound M trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at Myrtle Av.


10:12 AM: Downtown 2, 5 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone on a train at Prospect Av.


10:13 AM: A trains are running local between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and ‌‌Broadway Junction in both directions.

What’s Happening?

  • We are unable to move switches near Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.

Boarding Change:

  • A trains will board on the lower level at Nostrand Av.

Expect C delays in both directions while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


10:14 AM: Jamaica-bound J and Metropolitan Av-bound M trains are running express from Marcy Av to Myrtle Av.

What’s Happening?

  • We are requesting NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at Myrtle Av.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Broad St-bound J or Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M train.


10:18 AM: Jamaica-bound J and Metropolitan Av-bound M trains are running with delays after NYPD responded to someone being disruptive on a train at Myrtle Av.

Jamaica-bound J and Metropolitan Av-bound M trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


10:26 AM: Downtown 5 trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near Baychester Av.

Downtown 5 trains have resumed making local stops from Eastchester-Dyre Av to E 180 St.


10:50 AM: A, C trains are running with delays in both directions after we were unable to move switches near Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.

A trains trains have resumed making express stops between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and ‌‌Broadway Junction in both directions.


10:57 AM: Uptown 2, 5 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at President St-Medgar Evers College.


11:25 AM: Downtown 6 trains are running with delays after we removed a train in need of cleaning from service at Buhre Av.


11:30 AM: Uptown 4, 5 trains are delayed while NYPD conducts an investigation at 14 St-Union Sq.


11:37 AM: Uptown 4, 5 trains are running with delays while we conduct track maintenance near Fulton St.


12:20 PM: No D service at Norwood-205 St.

Norwood-bound D trains will end at Bedford Park Blvd, where they will turn back for downtown service.

What’s Happening?

  • We’re addressing a switch problem near that station.

Travel Alternatives:

  • Take Bx34 buses for service between Bedford Park Blvd and Norwood-205 St.

1:01 PM: Uptown B, D trains are running with delays after NYPD conducted an investigation at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.


1:27 PM: No D service at Norwood-205 St.

Norwood-bound D trains will end at Bedford Park Blvd, where they will turn back for downtown service.

Expect B, D delays in both directions.

What’s Happening?

  • We’re addressing a switch problem near that station.

Travel Alternatives:

  • Take Bx34 buses for service between Bedford Park Blvd and Norwood-205 St.

1:40 PM: Downtown B, D trains are delayed while FDNY responds to a track fire at Tremont Av.


1:42 PM: Downtown B, D trains are running express from Bedford Park Blvd to Tremont Av while FDNY responds to a track fire at Tremont Av.

For service to/from stops bypassed, take a Bedford Park/Norwood-bound train.

For downtown local service, consider nearby Bx1 and Bx2 buses.


1:43 PM: Uptown 6 trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at 59 St.


1:56 PM: Downtown B, D trains are running with delays after FDNY responded to a track fire at Tremont Av.

Downtown B, D trains have resumed making scheduled stops in The Bronx.


2:21 PM: Uptown F trains are delayed while we request NYPD/EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at Jay St-MetroTech.


2:24 PM: L trains are delayed in both directions while we investigate a loss of third rail power near New Lots Av.


3:24 PM: Uptown 1 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Houston St.


3:26 PM: Downtown E, F trains are delayed while we investigate a report of someone being disruptive on a train at Forest Hills-71 Av.


3:31 PM: Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 trains are delayed while we request EMS for a person in need of medical assistance on a train at E 143 St-St. Mary’s St.


3:39 PM: 2, 5 trains are delayed in both directions while we conduct an investigation on a train at Beverly Rd.


3:39 PM: Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 trains are running on the express track from 3 Av/138 St to Hunts Point Av.

What’s Happening?

  • We are requesting EMS for a person in need of medical assistance on a train at E 143 St-St. Mary’s St.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.


3:42 PM: The 3:16 PM [SI] trip from ‌St. George to ‌Tottenville‌ is running with delays.

What Happened?

  • NYPD conducted an investigation at ‌New Dorp‌.

3:43 PM: The 3:01 PM Staten Island Railway trip from St. George to Tottenville is running express form New Dorp to Tottenville.

What Happened?

  • NYPD conducted an investigation at New Dorp.

3:45 PM: Pelham Bay Park-bound 6, 6 express trains are running with delays after EMS responded to a person in need of medical assistance on a train at E 143 St-St. Mary’s St.

Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 trains have resumed making local stops from 3 Av/138 St to Hunts Point Av.


3:57 PM: Broad St-bound J and Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M trains are running with delays after we moved a work train near ‌Myrtle Av‌.


4:30 PM: Downtown 1 trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at 79 St.


4:31 PM: Downtown 6 trains are delayed while we request EMS for a person in need of assistance at 51 St.


4:37 PM: Downtown 1 trains are running on the express track from 96 St to 72 St or Times Sq-42 St while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at 79 St.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown train.

Listen to announcements on board to hear how your train will run.


4:38 PM: Downtown 1 trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at 96 St.


4:41 PM: Downtown 1 trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at 79 St.

Downtown 1 trains have resumed making local stops from 96 St to Times Sq-42 St.


5:53 PM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound D, N and Bay Ridge Av-bound R trains are running with delays after we moved a work train near 9 Av.


6:21 PM: Uptown 1 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at 145 St.


6:44 PM: Downtown 6 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance with an unauthorized person on the tracks near 3 Av/138 St.


7:01 PM: No 6, 6 express train service in both directions between 125 St and 3 Av/138 St.

The last stop on downtown ‌6 train will be 3 Av/138 St.

What’s Happening?

  • We’ve requested NYPD assistance with an unauthorized person on the tracks near 3 Av/138 St.

The last stop on uptown 6, 6 express trains will be 149 St-Grand Concourse.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.


7:07 PM: Downtown 2, 5 trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at E 180 St.


7:09 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running with delays while we address a signal malfunction near 86 St.


7:12 PM: Uptown D trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brake cord pulled at 71 St.


7:36 PM: Inwood-207 St-bound A trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at Nostrand Av.


7:57 PM: 6, 6 express trains are running with severe delays in both directions after NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the tracks near 3 Av/138 St.

6, 6 express trains have resumed making scheduled stops between 125 St and 3 Av/138 St.


8:15 PM: 2, 3 trains are bypassing Clark St in both directions while NYPD conducts an investigation at that station.


8:18 PM: Jamaica-bound E, F trains are delayed while we request EMS for a person in need of assistance at Briarwood.


8:22 PM: Jamaica-bound E trains are running on the express track from Kew Gardens-Union Tpke to Jamaica-Van Wyck.

Jamaica-179 St-bound F trains are delayed.

What’s Happening?

  • We are requesting EMS for a person in need of assistance at Briarwood.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.


8:25 PM: 2, 3 trains have resumed service at Clark St in both directions after NYPD conducted an investigation at that station.


8:32 PM: Jamaica-bound E express from ‌Kew Gardens-Union Tpke to Jamaica-Van Wyck.

No F between Briarwood and Jamaica-179 St.

What’s Happening?

  • We are requesting EMS for a person in need of assistance at Briarwood.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.

Additional Service Changes:

  • Some Jamaica-179 St-bound F trains are running via the E line from Kew Gardens-Union Tpke to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer.

  • The last stop on some Jamaica-179 St-bound F trains is Forest Hills-71 Av.

Listen to announcements on board to hear how your train will run.

Alternatives:

  • For service between Briarwood and Jamaica-179 St, consider taking a Q1, Q44-SBS or Q54 bus.

8:37 PM: Jamaica-bound E, F express from ‌Kew Gardens-Union Tpke to Jamaica-Van Wyck.

No F between Briarwood and Jamaica-179 St.

What’s Happening?

  • We are requesting EMS for a person in need of assistance at Briarwood.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown train.

Additional Service Changes:

  • Some Jamaica-179 St-bound F trains are running via the E line from Kew Gardens-Union Tpke to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer.

  • The last stop on some Jamaica-179 St-bound F trains is Forest Hills-71 Av.

Listen to announcements on board to hear how your train will run.

Alternatives:

  • For service between Briarwood and Jamaica-179 St, consider taking a Q1, Q44-SBS or Q54 bus.

8:40 PM: E, F trains are running with delays in both directions after NYPD/EMS responded to a person in need of assistance at Briarwood.

E, F trains have resumed making scheduled stops in both directions.


8:40 PM: Downtown 6 trains are running with delays after NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the tracks near 3 Av/138 St.


9:46 PM: Jamaica-bound E, F trains are delayed while we request NYPD to respond to a person being disruptive on a train at Queens Plaza.


11:15 PM: F trains are delayed in both directions while NYPD conducts an investigation at Neptune Av.


11:24 PM: Downtown 2 trains are running via the 5 from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St while FDNY responds to a report of smoke near Fulton St.

Travel Alternatives

  • For service between Brooklyn and Manhattan, use the 4, A, N trains.

  • In Manhattan, consider using the 1 train.


11:29 PM: R trains are delayed in both directions while we perform track maintanence near Whitehall St-South Ferry.


11:32 PM: There is no F train service between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in both directions.

NYPD is conducting an investigation at Neptune Av.

Travel Alternatives:

  • For service to/from ‌Coney Island-Stillwell Av‌, use the ‌‌D, N, Q trains.

  • For service to/from ‌W 8 St-NY Aquarium‌, use the ‌‌Q‌‌ train.

  • For service to/from ‌Neptune Av‌, use B68 to connect with D, N, Q trains.

  • For service to/from ‌Avenue U‌, use B3 to connect with ‌‌N‌‌ (Ave U station).


11:36 PM: Canarsie-bound L trains are delayed while NYPD responds to someone being disruptive at DeKalb Av.

The last stop on some Canarsie-bound L trains will be Lorimer St.

The last stop on some 8 Av-bound L trains will be Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.

Listen for train crew announcements to hear how your train will run.

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