Alert Summary for 1/5/2026

12:58 AM: Downtown A, E trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.


1:10 AM: Downtown 1, 2 trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes were activated near 79 St.


1:32 AM: Uptown Q trains are running on the express track from Kings Hwy to Prospect Park while we address a mechanical problem on a train at Newkirk Plaza.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Coney Island-Stillwell Av- bound train.


1:37 AM: 8 Av-bound L trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Halsey St.


1:54 AM: Uptown Q trains are running with delays after we addressed a mechanical problem on a train at Newkirk Plaza.

Uptown Q trains have resumed running on the local track from Kings Hwy to Prospect Park.


2:20 AM: Downtown D trains are running express from Tremont Av to 167 St while we perform track maintenance at 170 St.


2:30 AM: Uptown 5 trains are running local from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Grand Central-42 St while we perform track maintenance at 14 St-Union Sq.


2:42 AM: Downtown D trains are running with delays after we performed track maintenance at 170 St.


3:00 AM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound Q trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at W 8 St-NY Aquarium.


3:08 AM: Uptown 4, 5 trains are running with delays after track maintenance at 14 St-Union Sq concluded.

Uptown 5 trains have resumed running express from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Grand Central-42 St.


3:30 AM: A trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a switch problem at Utica Av.


3:37 AM: Uptown E trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes were activated at ‌Lexington Av/53 St.


3:41 AM: Uptown 1 trains are delayed while we conduct an investigation at 137 St-City College.


5:07 AM: Downtown N, Q trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at Times Sq-42 St.


5:24 AM: R trains are running with delays in both directions while we address a mechanical problem on a train at Bay Ridge-95 St.


5:28 AM: Uptown 4, 5 trains are delayed while we perform emergency track maintenance near Wall St.


6:02 AM: Uptown D trains are running with delays after we removed a train in need of cleaning from service at Coney Island-Stillwell Av.


6:48 AM: 8 Av-bound L trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate near E 105 St.


6:56 AM: Uptown N, Q trains are delayed while we address a switch problem near DeKalb Av.

Service Changes

  • Some uptown Q trains will run via the R line from DeKalb Av to Canal St.

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

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


7:10 AM: Uptown N, Q trains are running via the R line from DeKalb Av to ‌Whitehall St-South Ferry while we address a switch problem near DeKalb Av.

Board all uptown N, R trains from the upper level Q platform at Canal St.

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

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


7:15 AM: Uptown N, Q trains are running via the R line from DeKalb Av to ‌Whitehall St-South Ferry while we address a switch problem near DeKalb Av.

Board all uptown N, R trains from the upper level Q platform at Canal St.

Expect delays on uptown B trains, and on R trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.

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


7:16 AM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we investigate a report of someone in need of medical assistance on a train at Grand Army Plaza.


7:21 AM: L trains are delayed in both directions while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate near E 105 St.

All L trains are arriving on the Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound tracks between Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy and New Lots Av.

The last stop for some Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains will be Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs or Broadway Junction.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will operate.


7:28 AM: There is no uptown B service in Brooklyn.

Uptown N, Q trains are running via the R from DeKalb Av to Whitehall St-South Ferry.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a switch problem near DeKalb Av.

Boarding Change

  • Board all uptown N, R trains from the upper level Q platform at Canal St.

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

As an alternative for uptown B service in Brooklyn, take a Q train or use nearby B49 or B68 buses.


7:36 AM: L trains are running with delays in both directions while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate near E 105 St.

All L trains are arriving on the Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound tracks between Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy and New Lots Av.

The last stop for some Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains will be Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs or Broadway Junction.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will operate.


7:36 AM: There is no uptown B service in Brooklyn.

Uptown N, Q trains are running via the R from DeKalb Av to Whitehall St-South Ferry.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a switch problem near DeKalb Av.

Additional Service Changes

  • Some uptown R trains will run via the Q line in Manhattan.

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

Boarding Change

  • Board all uptown N, R trains from the upper level Q platform at Canal St.

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

As an alternative for uptown B service in Brooklyn, take a Q train or use nearby B49 or B68 buses.


7:55 AM: Uptown N, Q trains are running via the R line from DeKalb Av to Canal St.

Uptown B trains are running with severe delays.

What’s Happening?

  • We are continuing to address a switch problem near DeKalb Av.

Additional Service Changes

  • Some uptown R trains will run via the Q line in Manhattan.

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

Boarding Change

  • Board all uptown NR trains from the upper level Q platform at Canal St.

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

As an alternative to B, Q service in Brooklyn, consider using nearby B49 or B68 buses.


8:17 AM: Uptown Q trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at Sheepshead Bay.


8:34 AM: Uptown N, Q trains are running via the R line from DeKalb Av to Canal St.

Uptown Q trains are running express from Brighton Beach to Kings Hwy.

What’s Happening?

  • We are continuing to address a switch problem near DeKalb Av.

  • We are addressing a signal problem near Sheepshead Bay.

Additional Service Changes

  • Some uptown R trains will run via the Q line in Manhattan.

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

Boarding Change

  • Board all uptown N, R trains from the upper level Q platform at Canal St.

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

As an alternative to B, Q service in Brooklyn, consider using nearby B49 or B68 buses.


8:37 AM: B trains are running with severe delays in both directions while we continue to address a switch problem near DeKalb Av.


8:38 AM: Broad St-bound J and Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near Hewes St.


8:44 AM: Downtown E, F, R trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at Queens Plaza.


8:59 AM: Uptown RW trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 14 St-Union Sq.


9:08 AM: Uptown A trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at High St.


9:09 AM: Uptown R, W trains are running express from Canal St to 34 St-Herald Sq while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive at 14 St-Union Sq.

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

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


9:17 AM: Uptown R, W trains are running with delays after NYPD responded to someone being disruptive on a train at 14 St-Union Sq.

Uptown R, W trains have resumed making scheduled stops in Manhattan.


9:22 AM: B trains are running with severe delays in both directions because of multiple incidents along the line.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a signal problem near Sheepshead Bay.

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

  • We addressed a switch problem near DeKalb Av.

Service Changes

  • The last stop on uptown B, Q trains will be Prospect Park, where they will turn back for Brighton Beach-bound and Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound service.

9:39 AM: B, D, Q trains are running with delays in both directions because of multiple incidents along the line.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a signal problem near Sheepshead Bay .

  • We moved a train that had its brakes activated at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

  • We addressed a switch problem near DeKalb Av.


9:43 AM: Downtown ‌B, D trains are delayed while we request EMS for someone in need of medical assistance on a train at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.


12:10 PM: Uptown 4, 5 trains are delayed while we remove a train car in need of cleaning from service at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.


12:29 PM: Uptown A‌ trains are delayed while we remove a train in need of cleaning from service at Utica Av


1:03 PM: N, Q, R service is disrupted in both directions.

There is limited N service in Manhattan.

What’s Happening?

  • NYPD is responding to an unauthorized person on the track near 57 St/7 Av.

Service Changes

  • The last stop on downtown N trains will be Queensboro Plaza, where they will turn back for Astoria-Ditmars Blvd-bound service.

  • Downtown R trains are running via Roosevelt Island to W 4 St-Wash Sq, and then via the D line to 36 St (Brooklyn).

  • Downtown Q trains are running via the M line from Lexington Av/63 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq, and then via the B line to DeKalb Av.

  • For continued service to Manhattan from Queensboro Plaza, transfer to a 34 St-Hudson Yards-bound 7 train.

Expect delays on B, D, F, M trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.


1:23 PM: Queens-bound A trains are running local from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Broadway Junction.

What’s Happening?

  • We are requesting EMS for someone in need of medical assistance at Broadway Junction.

Expect delays on Euclid Av-bound C trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.


1:26 PM: Queens-bound A trains are running with delays after we requested EMS for someone in need of medical assistance at Broadway Junction.

Queens-bound A trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


1:31 PM: Downtown N and W trains in both directions are running with severe delays.

R trains are running with delays in both directions.

What Happened?

  • NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the track near 57 St/7 Av.

Downtown N, Q, R trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


1:36 PM: Downtown N and W trains in both directions are running with severe delays.

Downtown Q and R trains are running with delays in both directions.

What Happened?

  • NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the track near 57 St/7 Av.

Downtown N, Q, R trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


1:48 PM: Downtown N, Q trains are running local from 34 St-Herald Sq to Canal St while we address a door problem on a train at 34 St-Herald Sq.

Expect delays on downtown R, W trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.


2:05 PM: Downtown N, Q trains are running with delays.

R, W trains are running with delays in both directions.

What Happened?

  • NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the track near 57 St/7 Av.

2:11 PM: Downtown N, Q trains are running with delays after we corrected a door problem on a train at 34 St-Herald Sq.

Downtown N, Q trains have resumed regular service from 34 St-Herald Sq to Canal St.


2:22 PM: Uptown D trains are delayed while we remove a train with a door malfunction from service at 145 St.


2:32 PM: Uptown ‌B, C trains are delayed while we remove a train with a door malfunction from service at ‌86 St.


3:19 PM: Downtown B trains are running with delays due to multiple incidents in Manhattan.

What Happened?

  • We removed a train with a door malfunction from service at 145 St and 86 St.

4:10 PM: 7 trains are running with delays in both directions due to FDNY activity on the street level near Junction Blvd.


4:13 PM: Uptown W trains are running with delays after an earlier report of an unauthorized person on the tracks at 57 St/7 Av.


4:13 PM: Downtown 2 trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a door problem from service at Nereid Av.


4:23 PM: Manhattan-bound A trains are delayed while we investigate what activated a train’s brakes at Nostrand Av.


4:25 PM: Downtown N, Q trains are delayed while we work to correct a door problem on a train at 34 St-Herald Sq.


4:27 PM: Manhattan-bound A trains are running local from Broadway Junction to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts while we investigate what activated a train’s brakes at Nostrand Av.


4:38 PM: Manhattan-bound A trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at Nostrand Av.

Manhattan-bound A trains have resumed regular service from Broadway Junction to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.


4:40 PM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound Q trains are delayed while we work investigate what activated a train’s brakes at Avenue M.


4:40 PM: Downtown 6 trains are delayed while we request medical assistance for someone in need on a train at 33 St.


4:43 PM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound Q trains are running express from Prospect Park to Kings Hwy while we investigate what activated a train’s brakes at Avenue M.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound Q train.


4:47 PM: Uptown N trains are running local from 59 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr while we work to correct a door problem on a train at 59 St.


4:51 PM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound Q trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at Avenue M.

Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound Q trains have resumed regular service from Prospect Park to Kings Hwy.


4:51 PM: Uptown N trains are running local from 59 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr while we work to correct a door problem on a train at 59 St.


4:56 PM: Uptown N trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a door problem from service at 59 St.

Uptown N trains have resumed regular service from 59 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.


4:58 PM: Downtown A trains are running with delays after we requested NYPD/EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at 190 St.


5:21 PM: Uptown R trains are delayed while we respond to passengers being disruptive on a train at DeKalb Av.


5:39 PM: Downtown B, D trains are delayed while NYPD responds to people being disruptive on a train at Fordham Rd.


5:42 PM: Crown Heights-Utica Av-bound 4 and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College-bound 5 trains are bypassing Nevins St.

For service to/from Nevins St, take a 2, 3 train or an uptown 4, 5.

What’s Happening?

  • We are removing water from the tracks at Nevins St.

5:57 PM: Uptown R, W trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near City Hall.


6:11 PM: Manhattan-bound E trains are running local from Jamaica-Van Wyck to 75 Av.

What’s Happening?

  • We are removing a train car in need of cleaning from service at ‌Kew Gardens-Union Tpke‌.

6:15 PM: Manhattan-bound E trains are running with delays after we removed a train in need of cleaning from service at Kew Gardens-Union Tpke.

Manhattan-bound E trains have resumed regular service from Jamaica-Van Wyck to 75 Av.


6:16 PM: N, W trains are running with delays in both directions while we address a switch problem at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd.


6:23 PM: Uptown D, N trains are delayed while we investigate what activated a train’s brakes at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.


6:28 PM: Uptown N trains are running with delays after we corrected a door problem on a train at Kings Hwy.


6:40 PM: Downtown N‌, Q trains are running local from 34 St-Herald Sq to Canal St.

What’s Happening?

  • We are working to correct a door problem on a train at 34 St-Herald Sq.

7:25 PM: Downtown B, D trains are bypassing 170 St.

For all service to/from this station, take a Bedford Park Blvd-bound B or 205 St-bound D train.

What’s Happening?

  • NYPD is conducting an investigation at 170 St.

7:26 PM: Bedford Park Blvd-bound B and Norwood-205 St-bound D trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 167 St,


7:30 PM: Downtown N‌, Q trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at 34 St-Herald Sq.

Downtown N, Q trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


7:37 PM: Downtown F trains are delayed while we remove a train in need of cleaning from service at York St.


7:37 PM: Bedford Park Blvd-bound B and Norwood-205 St-bound D trains are running express from 145 St to Tremont Av.

What’s Happening?

  • We are requesting NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 167 St.

For service to/from bypassed stops take a downtown train.


7:42 PM: Bedford Park-bound B and Norwood-bound D trains are running with delays after we requested NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 167 St.

Bedford Park Blvd-bound B and Norwood-205 St-bound D trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


8:23 PM: Crown Heights-Utica Av-bound 4 and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College-bound 5 trains have resumed stopping at Nevins St.

What Happened?

  • We and the Dept of Environmental Protection addressed a water main break at Nevins St.

8:23 PM: Downtown A, D trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 59 St-Columbus Circle.


8:29 PM: Downtown D trains are delayed.

Downtown A trains are running local from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Canal St.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a door problem on a train at 59 St-Columbus Circle.

Expect delays in downtown B, C trains while tracks are shared.


8:38 PM: Downtown A, D trains are running with delays after we address a door problem on a train at 59 St-Columbus Circle.

Downtown A trains have resumed making express stops from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Canal St.


9:06 PM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound F trains are running with delays while we address a signal problems near Jay St-MetroTech.


9:21 PM: Uptown A, C trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone on a train at Fulton St.


9:28 PM: Uptown A, C trains are running via F from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq while we request EMS assistance for someone on a train at Fulton St.

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

Expect delays on uptown F trains while tracks are shared.


9:33 PM: Uptown A, C trains are running with delays after we requested EMS assistance for someone on a train at Fulton St.

Uptown A, C trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


10:11 PM: D trains are running with delays in both directions after an NYPD investigation at 170 St concluded.

Downtown D trains have resumed stopping at 170 St.


10:34 PM: J trains are delayed in both directions while we request NYPD assistance for a person being disruptive on a train at Broad St.


10:47 PM: 2 trains are delayed entering/leaving Wakefield-241 St while we request medical assistance for someone in need on a train at that station.


11:16 PM: J trains are delayed in both directions while we address a mechanical problem on a train at Broad St.


11:30 PM: Whitehall St-South Ferry-bound R trains are running with delays after we addressed a mechanical problem on a train at Union St.

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