Alert Summary for 12/18/2025

12:16 AM: Eastchester-Dyre Av-bound 5 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at E 180 St.


12:17 AM: Canarsie-bound L trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated near Bedford Av.


1:21 AM: New Lots Av-bound 4 trains are running with delays after we requested NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at Crown Heights-Utica Av.


1:23 AM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound F trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at Smith-9 Sts.


1:56 AM: Uptown 2 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for a person in need on a train at 116 St.


2:01 AM: E, F trains are running with delays in both directions while we perform track maintenance in Queens.


2:16 AM: Uptown E trains are rerouted via F line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 36 St(Queens).

We are replacing rails near 50 St.

Travel Alternatives:

  • For service along 8 Av in Manhattan, use the A train.

  • At 7 Av, use the D train.

  • At 5 Av/53 St, Court Sq-23 St and Queens Plaza, take a downtown train.


2:21 AM: L trains are delayed in both directions while we perform track maintenance between ‌Halsey St and ‌Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.


2:23 AM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


2:29 AM: Uptown E trains are running with delays after we replaced rails near 50 St.

Uptown E trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


2:30 AM: 7 trains are delayed entering/leaving Mets-Willets Point while NYPD responds to someone being disruptive on a train at that station.


2:40 AM: E trains are delayed in both directions while we perform track maintenance near Jamaica-Van Wyck.


2:52 AM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


3:18 AM: Downtown 1, 2 trains are running on the express track from 14 St to Chambers St while we perform a rail replacement near 14 St.

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


3:27 AM: L trains are delayed in both directions while we perform track maintenance between ‌Halsey St and ‌Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.


3:51 AM: Downtown 1, 2 trains are running with delays after a rail replacement near 14 St concluded.

Downtown 1, 2 trains have resumed running on the local track from 14 St to Chambers St.


4:04 AM: Downtown D trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for a person in need on a train at 59 St-Columbus Circle.


4:25 AM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


4:28 AM: Astoria-Ditmars Blvd-bound N trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Broadway.


5:30 AM: Uptown A trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes were activated near Broadway Junction.


6:03 AM: Uptown 1‌ trains are running express from ‌215 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St while we work to move a stuck work train near 225 St.

In Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, uptown 1 skips Marble Hill-225 St, 231 St , and 238 St.

Alternatives:

  • MetroNorth is cross-honoring MetroCard holders and OMNY users at no additional cost between Grand Central and Marble Hill.

  • From Marble Hill, take Bx9 buses making nearby stops between ‌Marble Hill-225 St and Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.

  • For service to these stations, take the 1 to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and transfer to a downtown 1 .

  • For service from Marble Hill-225 St, 231 St and 238 St, take the Bx9 bus.

Travel tip:

  • For 207 St and 215 St, consider taking a nearby A train via transfer at 168 St.

6:23 AM: Uptown 2, 5 trains are running with delays after we addressed a mechanical problem on a train at Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College.


6:43 AM: Uptown C, E trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near 50 St.


6:49 AM: 7 trains are running with delays in both directions because of utility work on the street level near Hunters Point Av.


6:57 AM: Some 2, 3 trains local between Chambers St and 96 St to provide local service in Manhattan while we work to move a stuck work train near ‌225 St‌ ‌on the 1‌ line.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will operate.


7:01 AM: 8 Av-bound L trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at Wilson Av.


7:24 AM: Downtown 5 trains are delayed while we address a mechanical problem on a train at Morris Park.


7:24 AM: Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M, R trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated 67 Av.


7:30 AM: Downtown N, R, W trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at 5 Av/59 St.


7:53 AM: Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Bushwick Av/Aberdeen St.


8:23 AM: Uptown A trains are running with delays after we addressed a signal problem at 104 St.


8:27 AM: No L between Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy and Broadway Junction in both directions while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.

Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains will end at Livonia Av or Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will operate.


8:30 AM: L trains are delayed in both directions while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.


9:01 AM: Uptown E, F trains are running with delays after we requested EMS assistance for someone on a train at 5 Av/53 St.


9:30 AM: 1‌ trains are running with delays after we moved a stuck work train near 225 St.

Trains have resumed making all stops between 215 St and Van Cortldant Pk-242 St.


9:38 AM: Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M, R trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at 67 Av.


10:29 AM: Downtown R, W trains will run express from 34 St-Herald Sq to Canal St while we investigate a report of a smoke condition at 8 St-NYU.

For skipped stops, take an uptown train.


10:41 AM: Downtown R, W trains will run express from 34 St-Herald Sq to Canal St while we investigate a report of a smoke condition at Prince St.

For skipped stops, take an uptown train.

Expect delays on downtown N, Q trains while tracks are shared.


10:51 AM: Downtown R, W trains will run express from 34 St-Herald Sq to Canal St while we investigate a report of a smoke condition at Prince St.

For skipped stops, take an uptown train.

Expect delays on downtown N, Q trains while tracks are shared.

Some downtown R trains will run via Roosevelt Island from 36 St to 47-50 Sts Rockefeller Ctr and then on the F line to W 4 St-Wash Sq, then on the D line to DeKalb Av.

Listen to announcements for how your train will run.


10:58 AM: Uptown 4, 5 trains are running with delays while our track inspection train inspects tracks in Manhattan.


11:36 AM: 4, 5 trains are running with delays in both directions while our track inspection train inspects tracks in Manhattan.


12:13 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of smoke at 14 St-Union Sq.


1:03 PM: Downtown 5 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone on a train at Morris Park.


1:14 PM: Manhattan-bound A trains are delayed after NYPD responded to someone being disruptive on a train at Grant Av.


1:26 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


1:28 PM: Uptown B trains are running with delays after we conducted track maintenance on the Manhattan Bridge.


2:00 PM: A trains are delayed in both directions while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive at Utica Av.


2:12 PM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are running on the local track from 72 St to 96 St.

What’s Happening?

  • NYPD is conducting an investigation on a train at 72 St.

Expect delays in 1 service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.


2:37 PM: No A between Broadway Junction and Jay St-MetroTech.

No C between Broadway Junction and W 4 St-Wash Sq.

For service in Brooklyn, take the B25 bus or J, M, L trains.

Service Changes in Manhattan:

  • The last stop on some downtown A trains will be Chambers St or Jay St-MetroTech.

  • The last stop on some downtown C trains will be 2 Av.

  • Some downtown C trains will run on the F line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech, the last stop.

Service Changes in Brooklyn:

  • The last stop on Manhattan-bound A‌ trains will be Broadway Junction.

  • There are no Manhattan-bound C trains in Brooklyn.

What Happening?

  • We’re requesting NYPD assistance for an authorized person on the tracks at Utica Av.

3:18 PM: F trains are running with delays in both directions after rerouted A, C trains shared tracks.

What Happened?

  • A, C trains were rerouted on the F line while NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the tracks at Utica Av.

3:19 PM: A, C trains are running with severe delays in both directions after NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the tracks at Utica Av.

A service has resumed between Broadway Junction and Jay St-MetroTech.

C service has resumed between Broadway Junction and W 4 St-Wash Sq.

Travel Alternatives:

While we work to return trains back to scheduled service, consider these travel alternatives:

  • For service in Brooklyn, take the B25 bus or J, M, L trains.

3:36 PM: Uptown F and Court Sq-bound G trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone on a train at 4 Av/9 St.


3:39 PM: Downtown A, D trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at 125 St.


3:39 PM: Downtown B, C trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 116 St.


3:39 PM: Jamaica-bound E, F trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at Court Sq-23 St.


3:40 PM: Downtown 4 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at 149 St-Grand Concourse.


3:59 PM: Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M, R trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.


4:04 PM: A‌‌, Rockaway Park Shuttle‌ trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


4:20 PM: Uptown A, C trains are running via the F from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq while we request medical assistance for someone in need on a train at Fulton St.

Expect delays on uptown F trains while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.


4:26 PM: Uptown A, C trains are running with delays after EMS responded to someone in need on a train at Fulton St.

Uptown A, C trains have resumed making regular station stops from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq.


4:26 PM: 8 Av-bound L trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to be activated near Bedford Av.


4:36 PM: Uptown A trains are delayed while we request medical assistance for someone in need on a train at 190 St.


5:44 PM: Downtown B, C trains are running with delays after we requested medical assistance for someone in need on a train at 59 St-Columbus Circle.


5:57 PM: Downtown B, D trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at ‌174-175 Sts‌.


6:55 PM: Uptown F trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of people being disruptive on a train at East Broadway.


6:59 PM: Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 trains are delayed while we remove a train from service at Castle Hill Av.


7:01 PM: Franklin Avenue Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at Botanic Garden.


7:03 PM: Downtown A, D trains are running with delays after we requested medical assistance for someone in need on a train at 125 St.


8:14 PM: Uptown 2, 3 are running on the local track from 72 St to 96 St while we request EMS for a person in need at 96 St.

You may wait longer for an uptown 1 train while rerouted trains share the tracks.


8:18 PM: Uptown 1 trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Rector St.


8:23 PM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are running with delays after NYPD/EMS responded to a person in need at 96 St.

Uptown 2, 3 trains have resumed making express stops from 72 St to 96 St.


8:50 PM: Downtown 6 trains are running on the express track from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a mechanical problem on a work train at 96 St.

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


8:53 PM: Jamaica Center-bound J and Metropolitan-bound M trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone in need at Essex St.


9:13 PM: E, F trains are delayed in both directions while we address a signal problem near Forest Hills-71 Av.


9:23 PM: Downtown 6 trains are running with delays after we addressed a mechanical problem on a work train at ‌96 St.

Downtown 6 trains have resumed making local stops from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St.


10:28 PM: Downtown 2 trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at Freeman St.


10:44 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are running with delays after EMS responded to a person in need on a train earlier at 72 St.


10:48 PM: Downtown 4 trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College.


10:51 PM: Downtown 4 trains are running express from Mosholu Pkwy to Kingsbridge Rd while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Bedford Park Blvd.

For service to/from stops bypassed, take a Woodlawn-bound train.


10:59 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we remove a train with a door problem from service at 34 St-Penn Station.


11:01 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are running local from Times Sq-42 St to 14 St delayed while we remove a train with a door problem from service at 34 St-Penn Station.

Expect downtown 1 delays while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


11:10 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are running local from Times Sq-42 St to 14 St.

Downtown 2, 3 trains will board on the local platform at 34 St-Penn Station.

Expect downtown 1 delays while they share tracks with rerouted trains.

What’s Happening?

  • We’re removing a train with a door problem from service at 34 St-Penn Station.

11:11 PM: Downtown 4 trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at Bedford Park Blvd.

Downtown 4 trains have resumed regular service from Mosholu Pkwy to Kingsbridge Rd.


11:11 PM: Uptown A trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Rockaway Av.


11:11 PM: Uptown N, R trains are delayed while we remove a train from service at 53 St.


11:17 PM: Uptown A trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Rockaway Blvd.

Additional Changes:

  • Uptown A trains from the Rockaways are running express from Aqueduct-N Conduit Av to 80 St.

For service to/from Rockaway Blvd, 88 St, take a Far Rockaway/Ozone Park-bound A train.


11:23 PM: Uptown A trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at Rockaway Blvd.

Uptown A trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


11:34 PM: Uptown A trains are delayed while we remove a train from service at Euclid Av.

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