Alert Summary for 12/19/2025

12:58 AM: Uptown 1 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 145 St.


1:27 AM: Uptown 1 trains are delayed while NYPD responds to an unauthorized person on the tracks at 157 St.


1:27 AM: Downtown A, E trains are delayed while NYPD conducts an investigation at W 4 St-Wash Sq.


1:27 AM: N trains are delayed in both directions while NYPD responds to someone being disruptive at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd.


2:47 AM: Uptown 4 trains are running with delays after we conducted track maintenance near Bowling Green.


2:51 AM: Downtown 4 trains are delayed while we conduct track maintenance near Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.


3:33 AM: Downtown 4, 6 trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated near 14 St-Union Sq.


3:35 AM: Canarsie-bound L trains are delayed while we perform track maintenance near Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.


3:36 AM: Downtown E, F trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Forest Hills-71 Av


4:28 AM: Brooklyn-bound D trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated near 81 St-Museum of Natural History.


4:36 AM: Downtown D trains are running on the local track from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated near 81 St.


6:17 AM: Flushing-Main St-bound 7 trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at 111 St.


6:30 AM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running local from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at 86 St.

Expect delays on downtown 6 trains while tracks are shared.


6:42 AM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at 86 St.

Downtown 4, 5 trains have resumed making express stops.


6:42 AM: 34 St-Hudson Yards-bound 7 trains are delayed while we remove a train in need of cleaning from service at 90 St-Elmhurst Av.


6:51 AM: Uptown B, Q trains are delayed while we address a signal problem at Prospect Park.


7:02 AM: Downtown E, F trains are delayed while we remove a train in need of repair from service at Forest Hills-71 Av.


7:16 AM: 3 trains are delayed in both directions while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at Harlem-148 St.


7:26 AM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at Bowling Green.


7:27 AM: L trains are delayed entering/leaving 8 Av while we address a door problem on a train at that station.


7:36 AM: Downtown F trains are running via the C line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech.

What’s Happening?

  • We are requesting EMS for someone in need of assistance on a train at Delancey St-Essex St.

Expect delays on downtown A, C trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.

For service to/from bypassed F line stations, transfer to an uptown F train at Jay St-MetroTech.


7:38 AM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are running express from Franklin Ave to Nevins St while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at Grand Army Plaza.

For service to/from bypassed stop take a Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College-bound 2 and New Lots Av-bound 3 train.

Expect delays on uptown 4, 5 trains while tracks are shared.


7:42 AM: Wakefield-241 St-bound 2 trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at 219 St.


7:45 AM: Wakefield-241 St-bound 2 trains are running express from E 180 St to Wakefield-241 St while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at 219 St.

For service to/from bypassed stops take a downtown 2 train.


7:58 AM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at Grand Army Plaza.

Uptown 2, 3 trains have resumed making local stops from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.


8:17 AM: Wakefield-241 St-bound 2 trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at 219 St.

Wakefield-241 St-bound 2 trains have resumed making local stops from E 180 St to Wakefield-241 St.


8:26 AM: Eastchester-Dyre Av-bound 5 trains are delayed while we address a mechanical problem on a train at Pelham Pkwy.


8:37 AM: Downtown 2, 5 trains are running at slower speeds while we address a signal malfunction near Jackson Av.


8:40 AM: Downtown 2, 5 trains are bypassing Jackson Av while we address a signal malfunction near that station.

For service to/from Jackson Av, take an Wakefield-241 St-bound 2 or Eastchester-Dyre Av-bound 5 train.


8:50 AM: Eastchester-Dyre Av-bound 5 trains are running express from E 180 St to Eastchester-Dyre Av while we address a mechanical problem on a train at Pelham Pkwy.

For service to/from bypassed stops take a downtown 5 train.


8:50 AM: Downtown 1 trains are running at slower speed while we address a signal malfunction at 96 St.


8:54 AM: Eastchester-Dyre Av-bound 5 trains are running with delays after we addressed a mechanical problem on a train at Pelham Pkwy.

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


8:59 AM: Uptown R trains are running with delays after we removed a train in need of repair from service earlier at Forest Hills-71 Av.


9:09 AM: Downtown M, R train are running express from Forest Hills-71 Av to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.

What’s Happening?

  • We are removing debris from the track that caused a train’s brakes to activate at Woodhaven Blvd.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Forest Hills-71 Av-bound train.

Expect delays on downtown E, F trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.


9:09 AM: Downtown 5 trains are running local from E 180 St to 149 St-Grand Concourse while we address a signal malfunction near that station.

Downtown 2 trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


9:33 AM: ‌Flushing-Main St‌-bound 7 trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at 46 St-Bliss St.


9:43 AM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone on a train at Fulton St.


9:51 AM: Downtown 5 trains are running local from E 180 St to 149 St-Grand Concourse while we address a signal malfunction near Jackson Av.


10:01 AM: Downtown F and E, M, R trains in both directions are running with delays after we removed debris from the track at Woodhaven Blvd.

Downtown M, R trains have resumed making scheduled stops in Queens.


10:05 AM: L trains are delayed entering and leaving Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy while we request NYPD assistance with someone being disruptive on a train in the station.


10:13 AM: No A‌ service between Far Rockaway-Mott Av and Broad Channel in either direction.

A trains are running with delays in both directions.

What’s Happening?

  • We are removing debris from the track near Beach 44 St.

A trains are running via the Rockaway Park Shuttle in both directions between Broad Channel and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St.

As an alternative for A service between Broad Channel and Far Rockaway-Mott Av, take Q52-SBS and Q53-SBS buses to/from Broad Channel to connect to Q22 buses for service to/from Far Rockaway-Mott Av.


10:23 AM: Downtown F trains are delayed while we remove a train with a door problem from service at 2 Av.


10:23 AM: 1 trains are running with delays in both directions while we address a technical problem with our signaling system near 181 St.


10:45 AM: Downtown B, D trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at 182-183 Sts.


10:49 AM: No A‌ service between Far Rockaway-Mott Av and Broad Channel in either direction.

A trains are running with delays in both directions.

Rockaway Park Shuttle is suspended.

What’s Happening?

  • We are removing debris from the track near Beach 44 St.

A trains are running via the Rockaway Park Shuttle in both directions between Broad Channel and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St.

The last stop on most Far Rockaway-Mott Av-bound A trains will be either Euclid Av or Howard Beach-JFK Airport, where they will turn back for Manhattan-bound service.

Listen to announcements to hear how your train will run.

LIRR is cross-honoring MetroCard users and OMNY card holders in both directions between Far Rockaway and Penn Station/Grand Central/Jamaica.

As an alternative for A service between Broad Channel and Far Rockaway-Mott Av, take Q52-SBS and Q53-SBS buses to/from Broad Channel to connect to Q22 buses for service to/from Far Rockaway-Mott Av.


10:55 AM: No A‌ service between Far Rockaway-Mott Av and Broad Channel in either direction.

A trains are running with delays in both directions.

Rockaway Park Shuttle is suspended.

What’s Happening?

  • We are removing debris from the track near Beach 44 St.

A trains are running via the Rockaway Park Shuttle in both directions between Broad Channel and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St.

The last stop on most Far Rockaway-Mott Av-bound A trains will be either Euclid Av or Howard Beach-JFK Airport, where they will turn back for Manhattan-bound service.

Listen to announcements to hear how your train will run.

LIRR is cross-honoring MetroCard users and OMNY card holders in both directions on the Far Rockaway branch between Far Rockaway and Penn Station/Grand Central/Jamaica.

As an alternative for A service between Broad Channel and Far Rockaway-Mott Av, take Q52-SBS and Q53-SBS buses to/from Broad Channel to connect to Q22 buses for service to/from Far Rockaway-Mott Av.


10:58 AM: Downtown 2, 5 trains are running with delays while we address a signal malfunction near Jackson Av.


11:09 AM: Rockaway Park Shuttle is suspended.

No A‌ between Far Rockaway-Mott Av and Broad Channel.

Most A run via Rockaway Park Shuttle between Broad Channel and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St in both directions.

What’s Happening?

  • We are removing debris from the track near Beach 44 St.

Additional Service Changes:

  • A trains are running with delays in both directions.

  • The last stop on some Far Rockaway-Mott Av-bound A trains will be either Euclid Av or Howard Beach-JFK Airport, where they will turn back for Manhattan-bound service.

Listen to announcements to hear how your train will run.

Alternatives:

  • As an alternative for A service between Broad Channel and Far Rockaway-Mott Av, take Q52-SBS and Q53-SBS buses to/from Broad Channel to connect to Q22 buses for service to/from Far Rockaway-Mott Av.

  • LIRR is cross-honoring MetroCard users and OMNY card holders in both directions on the Far Rockaway branch between Far Rockaway and Penn Station/Grand Central/Jamaica.


11:19 AM: Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer-bound J trains are running at slower speeds while we address a signal malfunction near Kosciuszko St.


12:03 PM: Uptown D, N trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 36 St.


12:17 PM: L trains are delayed in both directions while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.


12:55 PM: Jamaica-bound E trains are moving at slower speeds while we address a signal malfunction at Jamaica-Van Wyck.


1:06 PM: Downtown 1 trains are delayed while we investigate a report of someone in need of medical assistance on a train at Marble Hill-225 St.


1:12 PM: Bedford Park Blvd-bound B and Norwood-205 St-bound D trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at 167 St.


1:12 PM: Downtown 1 trains are running express from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 215 St.

What’s Happening?

  • We are removing a train car in need of cleaning from service at Marble Hill-225 St.

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


1:15 PM: Downtown 1 trains are running with delays after we removed a train car in need of cleaning from service at Marble Hill-225 St.

Downtown 1 trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


1:16 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 people being disruptive on a train at 167 St.

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


1:27 PM: B, D trains are running with delays in both directions after we removed a train from service and requested NYPD at 167 St.

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


1:33 PM: Uptown 2, 5 trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at 149 St-Grand Concourse.


2:26 PM: Downtown E, F trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for a person in need on a train at Court Sq-23 St.


2:33 PM: Downtown E, F trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Queens to Manhattan.

Additional Details:

  • Downtown E trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from =Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 47-50 Sts Rockefeller Ctr and then on the F line to W 4 St-Wash Sq. Downtown F trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 47-50 Sts Rockefeller Ctr.

What’s Happening?

  • We’re requesting EMS assistance for people in need at Court Sq-23 St and Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.

Expect downtown M, R delays while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


2:38 PM: Downtown E, F trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Queens to Manhattan.

Additional Details:

  • Downtown E trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and then on the F line to W 4 St-Wash Sq.

  • Downtown F trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.

What’s Happening?

  • We’re requesting EMS assistance for people in need at Court Sq-23 St and Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.

Expect downtown M, R delays while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


2:51 PM: 34 St-Hudson Yards-bound 7 trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at Flushing-Main St.


3:02 PM: Broad St-bound J and Forest Hills-bound M trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for a person in need on a train at Marcy Av.


3:34 PM: Uptown A, D trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at 59 St-Columbus Circle.


3:34 PM: Uptown Q trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Cortelyou Rd.


3:44 PM: Uptown Q trains are running express from Kings Hwy to Prospect Park while EMS responds to a person in need on a train at Cortelyou Rd.

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

Expect uptown B delays while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


3:57 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are running with delays in both directions after we removed debris from the track near ‌Beach 44 St.

A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains have resumed regular service in both directions between ‌Broad Channel and ‌Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St / Far Rockaway-Mott Av.


3:58 PM: Uptown Q trains are running with delays after EMS responded to a person in need and we removed a train car in need of cleaning from service at ‌Cortelyou Rd.

Uptown Q trains have resumed local service from ‌Kings Hwy to Prospect Park.


4:15 PM: Downtown A, D trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance to a person being disruptive on a train at 59 St-Columbus Circle.


4:21 PM: Uptown 1 trains are delayed while we work to remove debris from the tracks near 191 St.


4:21 PM: Downtown 1 trains are delayed while we request NYPD/EMS assistance for someone in need at 34 St-Penn Station.


4:24 PM: Uptown 1 trains are running express from Dyckman St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.

What’s Happening?

  • We’re investigating what caused a train’s brakes to be activated near 215 St.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown 1 train.


4:38 PM: Uptown 1 trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near 215 St.

Uptown 1 trains have resumed making scheduled stops from Dyckman St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.


4:49 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 86 St.


4:52 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running on the local track from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St.

What’s Happening?

  • We’re addressing a door problem on a train at 86 St.

Expect delays in 6 service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.


4:54 PM: Uptown N trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at New Utrecht Av.


4:57 PM: Downtown 4, 5, 6 trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at 86 St.

Downtown 4, 5 trains have resumed making express stops from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St.


5:06 PM: Brighton Beach-bound B and Coney Island-bound D trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at Grand St.


5:15 PM: Uptown A trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of a person being disruptive on a train earlier at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.


5:24 PM: 8 Av-bound L trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at Lorimer St.


5:29 PM: Uptown R, W trains are delayed while we investigate a report of smoke near Cortlandt St.


5:42 PM: New Lots Av-bound 3 trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at Crown Heights-Utica Av.


5:45 PM: Downtown C, E trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for a person in need on a train at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.


5:49 PM: Uptown R trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at 45 St (Brooklyn).


5:49 PM: Downtown C trains are running express from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Canal St.

Downtown E trains trains are running express from ‌42 St-PABT to Canal St.

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

What’s Happening?

  • We’re requesting EMS assistance for a person in need on a train at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal .

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


5:52 PM: Uptown A, C trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for a person being disruptive on a train at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.


5:52 PM: Downtown C, E trains are running with delays after we EMS responded to a person in need on a train at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Downtown C, E trains have resumed local service in Manhattan.


5:57 PM: Uptown N trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Bay Pkwy.


5:59 PM: Uptown N trains are running express from Kings Hwy to 59 St (Brooklyn) while we work to remove debris from the tracks at Bay Pkwy.

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


6:06 PM: 2, 5 trains are delayed entering/leaving Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College while we address a train with a mechanical problem at that station.


6:11 PM: Downtown R, W trains are delayed.

Some Bay Ridge-bound R trains are running via N from Canal St to DeKalb Av.

Listen for crew announcements to hear how your train will run

What’s Happening?

  • We’re addressing a mechanical problem on a train at Whitehall St-South Ferry.

Expect downtown N, Q delays while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


6:16 PM: Coney Island-bound N trains are delayed while we work to remove debris from the tracks near New Utrecht Av.


6:21 PM: Uptown N trains are running with delays after removed debris from the tracks at Bay Pkwy.

Uptown N trains have resumed making regular stops from Kings Hwy to 59 St (Brooklyn).


6:25 PM: Coney Island-bound N trains are running via the D from 36 St (Brooklyn) to Coney Island-Stillwell Av due to a tree branch on the tracks near New Utrecht Av.

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

Expect Coney Island-bound D delays while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


6:28 PM: Coney Island-bound N trains are running express from 59 St (Brooklyn) to Kings Hwy due to a downed tree branch on the tracks near New Utrecht Av.

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


6:38 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are running with delays after we moved switches at 96 St.


6:42 PM: Uptown Q trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at Avenue H.


6:42 PM: Coney Island-bound N trains are running with delays after our crews removed a downed tree branch from the tracks near New Utrecht Av.

Coney Island-bound N trains have resumed making regular stops from 59 St (Brooklyn) to Kings Hwy.


7:16 PM: 8 Av-bound L trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Atlantic Av.


7:21 PM: Uptown R, W trains are running express from Canal St to 34 St-Herald Sq.

What’s Happening?

  • FDNY is responding to a report of smoke near Prince St.

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

Expect delays in N, Q service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.


7:27 PM: Uptown B, D trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 42 St-Bryant Park.


7:27 PM: A trains are delayed entering/leaving Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd while we address a mechanical problem on a train at that station.


7:49 PM: The 7:18 PM Staten Island Railway trip from St. George to Great Kills did not run today due to lack of personnel.

We’re running as much service with the train operators we have available.


7:49 PM: Uptown 1 trains are running express from 96 St to 137 St-City College.

What Happening?

  • NYPD is conducting an investigation on a train at Cathedral Pkwy-110 St.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown 1 train.


7:52 PM: You may wait longer for a St. George-bound Staten Island Railway train.

We’re running as much service as we can with the crews we have available.


8:04 PM: Uptown B, D trains are delayed while we remove a train car in need of cleaning from service at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.


8:21 PM: The 8:36 PM Staten Island Railway trip will run express from St. George to Tottenville while we conduct planned work.


8:29 PM: 2, 3 trains are delayed in both directions while NYPD conducts an investigation at 135 St.


8:30 PM: J trains are delayed in both directions while NYPD conducts an investigation at Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av-JFK Airport.


8:43 PM: Uptown N trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance with an unauthorized person on the tracks at Avenue U.


8:43 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running with delays after NYPD responded to a person being disruptive on a train at 138 St-Grand Concourse.


8:43 PM: Uptown 1 trains are running with delays after NYPD conducted an investigation on a train at Cathedral Pkwy-110 St.

Uptown 1 trains have resumed making scheduled service from 96 St to 137 St-City College.


8:50 PM: N, W trains are delayed entering/leaving Astoria-Ditmars Blvd while NYPD conducts an investigation at that station.


9:14 PM: Downtown 2, 5 trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at 149 St-Grand Concourse.


9:20 PM: There is no Franklin Avenue Shuttle train service in either direction while we work to remove a downed tree from the tracks at Botanic Garden.

As an alternative, take a B48 bus.


9:28 PM: Franklin Avenue Shuttle trains are running with delays in both directions after we removed a downed tree from the tracks at Botanic Garden.


10:25 PM: N‌ trains are delayed in both directions.

Uptown W trains are delayed.

NYPD is responding to someone being disruptive on a train at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd.


10:28 PM: A trains are delayed in both directions while we remove a train from service at Dyckman St.


11:25 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 72 St.


11:27 PM: Downtown 6 trains are running express from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St.

We are investigating why a train’s brakes activated near 77 St.

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

Expect delays in downtown 4 trains while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


11:44 PM: Wakefield-241 St-bound 2 trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at 149 St-Grand Concourse.


11:58 PM: Uptown F trains are delayed while NYPD conducts an investigation at Jay St-MetroTech.

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