Alert Summary for 2/18/2026

12:37 AM: Downtown E trains are delayed while we address a switch problem near Lexington Av/53 St.


12:50 AM: E, F trains are running with delays in both directions due to track maintenance in Queens.


12:50 AM: Downtown E trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Queens to Manhattan.

Jamaica-bound E trains are delayed.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a switch problem near Lexington Av/53 St.

Service Changes:

  • Downtown E trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from 36 St to 47-50 Sts Rockefeller Ctr and then on the F line to W 4 St-Wash Sq.

Expect delays in F train service while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


12:55 AM: E trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island in both directions between Manhattan and Queens.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a switch problem near ‌Lexington Av/53 St‌.

Service Changes:

  • E trains are rerouted via the F line between W 4 St-Wash Sq and 47-50 Sts Rockefeller Ctr and via Roosevelt Island to/from 36 St.

For service between Manhattan and Queens, consider using F, N trains.

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

For service at 7 Av/53 St, use the D train.

At Lexington Av/53 St, use 4, 6 trains.


1:09 AM: Downtown E, F trains are delayed while we remove a train from service at Woodhaven Blvd.


1:21 AM: Uptown A trains are delayed while NYPD responds to someone being disruptive, and we remove a train from service at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.


1:32 AM: A trains are delayed entering/leaving Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd while we address a mechanical problem on a train at that station.


1:42 AM: Jamaica-bound F and Bedford-Nostrand Avs-bound G trains are running express from Church Av to Smith-9 Sts.

What’s Happening?

  • We are performing track maintenance near 7 Av.

For service to/from bypassed stops, take a Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound F or Church Av-bound G train.


1:50 AM: 6 trains are running with delays in both directions while we perform track maintenance near Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.


2:04 AM: Downtown A trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated near 59 St-Columbus Circle.


2:19 AM: Jamaica-bound F and Bedford-Nostrand Avs-bound G trains are delayed while we address a signal problem near Bergen St.

The last stop on some Bedford-Nostrand Avs-bound G trains will be Bergen St.

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


2:24 AM: L trains are running with delays in both directions while we perform track maintenance along the line.


2:28 AM: Jamaica-bound F and Bedford-Nostrand Avs-bound G trains are running with delays after we performed track maintenance near 7 Av.

Jamaica-bound F and Bedford-Nostrand Avs-bound G trains have resumed making local stops from Church Av to Smith-9 Sts.


2:46 AM: Jamaica-bound F trains are running express from 4 Av-9 St to Jay St.

No G trains between Bergen St and Bedford-Nostrand Avs in both directions.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a signal problem near Bergen St.

Travel Alternatives:

  • For service between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, use the B38 bus making nearby stops.

  • At Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, use the A train.

  • For service between Bergen St and Church Av, take a Coney Island-bound F train.

Planned work reminder:

  • There is no G service between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs.

2:56 AM: Downtown A trains are running with delays.

Downtown D trains are running on the local track from 145 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

What’s Happening?

  • We are performing track maintenance near 135 St.

3:34 AM: F, G trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a signal problem near Bergen St.

G trains have resumed making scheduled stops between Bergen St and Bedford-Nostrand Avs.

While trains get back on schedule, consider these alternatives:

For service between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, use the B38 bus making nearby stops.

At Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, use the A train.

For service between Bergen St and Church Av, take a F train.

Planned work reminder:

  • There is no G service between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs.

3:47 AM: Downtown D trains are delayed while we perform track maintenance near 7 Av.


4:12 AM: Uptown D trains are delayed while we perform track maintenance near Grand St.

Some uptown D trains will be rerouted via Q line from DeKalb Av, Brooklyn to 96 St/2 Av, Manhattan.

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


5:17 AM: 8 Av-bound L trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.


5:22 AM: Downtown Q trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated near 49 St.


5:32 AM: Uptown F trains are delayed while we conduct an investigation at 2 Av.


5:44 AM: Jamaica Center-bound J trains are running with delays after we performed planned track maintanence on the line.

While trains get back on schedule, consider using M trains.


6:23 AM: J trains are running with delays in both directions after earlier track maintenance along the line concluded.


6:24 AM: E, F trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a switch problem near Lexington Av/53 St.

Uptown E trains have resumed making regular stops between Queens and Manhattan.


7:30 AM: B, D, N, Q trains are running with delays in both directions while we request FDNY assistance with a report of a track fire on the Manhattan Bridge.


7:33 AM: B, D, N, Q trains are delayed in both directions while we request FDNY assistance with a report of a track fire on the Manhattan Bridge.

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


7:35 AM: Woodlawn-bound 4 trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at Mosholu Pkwy.


7:41 AM: Uptown N, Q trains via the R line from DeKalb Av to Canal St while we request FDNY assistance with a report of a track fire on the Manhattan Bridge.

Some uptown Q trains via B line from DeKalb Av to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, then via M line to Lexington Av/63 St.

Expect delays on the B, D, N, Q trains in both directions.

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


7:42 AM: 6 trains are running with delays in both directions while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate near Pelham Bay Park.


8:09 AM: Uptown C, E trains are running with delays after we requested EMS assistance for someone on a train at Spring St.


8:15 AM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound Q express from Prospect Park to Sheepshead Bay while NYPD responds to an unauthorized person on the tracks near Avenue U.

For skipped stops, take an uptown train.

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


8:23 AM: Woodlawn-bound 4 trains express from 125 St to 149 St-Grand Concourse while we request EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at 149 St-Grand Concourse.

If your stop is skipped, take a downtown train.


8:24 AM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound B, Q trains are running with delays after we requested NYPD assistance for an unauthorized person on the tracks near Avenue U.

Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound Q trains have resumed making local stops in Brooklyn.


8:33 AM: Woodlawn-bound 4 trains running with delays after EMS assisted someone in need on a train at 149 St-Grand Concourse.

Woodlawn-bound 4 trains have resumed making their regular stops.


9:09 AM: Uptown F and Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate near Broadway-Lafayette St.


9:20 AM: Uptown F via the A from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq.

Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M via the J from Essex St to Chambers St.

What’s happening?

  • We’re investigating what caused a train’s brakes to activate near Broadway-Lafayette St.

Expect delays in C, E, and J train service as trains share tracks.


9:21 AM: Uptown A, C trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near Jay St-MetroTech.


9:25 AM: Uptown F and 71 Av-bound M trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at Broadway-Lafayette St.

Uptown F and 71 Av-bound M trains have resumed making their regular stops.


9:26 AM: Uptown 6 trains express from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Grand Central-42 St while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at 14 St-Union Sq.

For skipped stops, take a Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall-bound train.

Expect delays on the uptown 4, 5 trains while they share the track with rerouted ‌6 trains.


9:27 AM: Uptown 6 trains express from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Grand Central-42 St while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at 14 St-Union Sq.

For skipped stops, take a Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall-bound train.

Some uptown 5 trains are running on the 2 line from Nevins St to 149 St-Grand Concourse.

Expect delays on the uptown 4, 5 trains while they share the track with rerouted ‌ 6 trains.


9:31 AM: Uptown 6 trains express from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Grand Central-42 St while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at 14 St-Union Sq.

For skipped stops, take a Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall-bound train.

Some uptown 5 trains are running on the 2 line from Nevins St to 149 St-Grand Concourse.

The last stop for some downtown 6 trains will be 86 St, where trains will turn back for uptown service.

Expect delays on the uptown 4, 5 trains while they share the track with rerouted ‌6 trains.


9:38 AM: 34 St-Hudson Yards-bound 7 trains are running with delays.

What’s happening?

  • We’re addressing a signal malfunction near 74 St-Broadway.

9:43 AM: Downtown 1 trains are running with delays while we address a signal malfunction near Dyckman St.


10:42 AM: Court Sq-bound G trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Metropolitan Av.


10:51 AM: No G trains between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Court Sq while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Metropolitan Av.

Court Sq-bound G trains will end at Bedford-Nostrand Avs.


11:16 AM: G trains are running with delays in both directions after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at Metropolitan Av.

G train service has resumed between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Court Sq.


11:23 AM: 2 trains are running with delays in both directions while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train near Wakefield-241 St.


11:58 AM: L trains are running with delays in both directions while we conduct track maintenance along the line.


1:41 PM: Uptown N, R, W trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at Lexington Av/59 St.


1:41 PM: J trains are delayed in both directions while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Chambers St.


2:29 PM: C trains are running with delays in both directions after we requested NYPD assistance for a person being disruptive on a train at Kingston-Throop Avs.


2:38 PM: Euclid Av-bound C trains are delayed while we remove a train in need of cleaning from service at Clinton-Washington Avs.


2:53 PM: Downtown N, R, W trains are running with delays.

Some downtown R trains via Roosevelt Island from 36 St (Qns) to Lexington Av/63 St, then via Q to 57 St/7 Av.

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

What’s Happening?

  • We’re conducting track maintenance near Lexington Av/59 St.

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


3:12 PM: 3 trains are delayed entering/leaving New Lots Av while we request medical assistance for someone in need on a train at that station.


3:23 PM: Downtown 4 trains are running express from Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College to Burnside Av.

If your stop is skipped, take a Woodlawn-bound 4 train.

What’s Happening?

  • We are requesting medical assistance for someone in need on a train at Fordham Rd.

3:37 PM: Downtown 4 trains are running with delays after we requested medical assistance for someone in need on a train at Fordham Rd.

Downtown 4 trains have resumed making local stops from Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College to Burnside Av.


3:41 PM: N, Q trains are running with delays in both directions.

Some Coney Island-bound N, Q trains will run via the R from Canal St to DeKalb Av.

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

What’s Happening?

  • We’re conducting track maintenance on the Manhattan Bridge.

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


3:50 PM: Downtown 6 trains are running with delays after we removed a train car in need of cleaning from service at Grand Central-42 St.


3:58 PM: Uptown A trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 34 St-Penn Station.


4:14 PM: Uptown 6 trains are delayed while NYPD conducts an investigation at 59 St.


4:14 PM: Downtown 2, 5 trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near ‌West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av‌.

Some 2, 5 trains are running express from ‌E 180 St‌ to ‌149 St-Grand Concourse‌.

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


4:17 PM: Uptown 4, 5 trains are running with delays after we requested medical assistance for someone in need on a train at Wall St.


4:54 PM: No N, R, W service between Manhattan and Queens in either direction while we address a signal problem near Lexington Av/59 St.

Service Changes:

  • R trains are running via Roosevelt Island between 36 St (Qns) to/from Lexington Av/63 St, then via the Q to/from 57 St/7 Av.

  • Uptown N, W trains will end at Times Sq-42 St or 96 St on the Q line, where they will turn back for downtown service.

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

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

Travel Alternatives:

  • Between Manhattan and Queens:

    • Take 7, E, F, M trains.
    • Take Q32 or Q60 buses.
  • To/from Astoria:

    • Take 7 trains to/from Queensboro Plaza, then change to/from Q69 or Q100 buses.
    • Take M, R trains to/from 36 St (Qns), then change to Q101 buses.

5:07 PM: No N, W service between Manhattan and Queens in either direction.

R trains are rerouted between Manhattan and Queens in both directions.

Service Changes:

  • R trains are running via Roosevelt Island between 36 St (Qns) to/from Lexington Av/63 St, then via the Q to/from 57 St/7 Av.

  • Uptown N, W trains will end at Times Sq-42 St or 96 St on the Q line, where they will turn back for downtown service.

  • Downtown N, W trains will end at Queensboro Plaza, where they will turn back for Astoria-bound service.

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

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

What’s Happening?

  • We’re addressing a signal problem near Lexington Av/59 St.

Travel Alternatives:

  • Between Manhattan and Queens:

    • Take 7, E, F, M trains.
    • Take Q32 or Q60 buses.
  • To/from Astoria:

    • Take 7 trains to/from Queensboro Plaza, then change to/from Q69 or Q100 buses.
    • Take M, R trains to/from 36 St (Qns), then change to Q101 buses.

5:12 PM: Uptown N, R, W trains are delayed while FDNY investigates a report of smoke near 49 St.


5:24 PM: Eastchester-Dyre Av-bound 5 trains are running with delays due while we address a signal problem at West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av.


5:29 PM: N, R, W trains are running with delays in both directions following multiple incidents along the line.

N, R, W trains have resumed regular service in both directions between Manhattan and Queens.

What Happened?

  • We addressed a signal problem near Lexington Av/59 St.

  • FDNY investigated a report of smoke near 49 St.


6:39 PM: Forest Hills-bound M trains are delayed while we investigate a report of someone in need of EMS assistance on a train at Essex St.


6:42 PM: Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem at 8 Av.


7:04 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for boats to pass.


7:53 PM: 7 trains are running with delays in both directions while we address a signal problem at 74 St-Broadway.


8:09 PM: Downtown Q trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at 96 St.


8:10 PM: 3 trains are delayed in both directions while we request NYPD assistance with an unauthorized person on the tracks near Sutter Av-Rutland Rd.


8:24 PM: No 3 train service in both directions between New Lots Av and Crown Heights-Utica Av.

The last stop for New Lots Av-bound 3 trains will be Utica Av.

What’s Happening?

  • We’ve requested NYPD assistance with an unauthorized person on the tracks near Sutter Av-Rutland Rd.

For alternate service, consider nearbyL‌ station at New Lots Av.

For service between New Lots Av and Crown Heights-Utica Av, take B14 or B15 buses.


8:28 PM: Forest Av-bound M trains are running with delays after we requested medical assistance for someone in need on a train at Delancey St-Essex St.


8:45 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


8:50 PM: Middle Village-Metropolitan Av-bound M and downtown R trains are running express from Forest Hills-71 Av to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.

If your stop is skipped, take a Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M, R train.

What’s Happening?

  • We requested NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at Woodhaven Blvd.

9:00 PM: Middle Village-Metropolitan Av-bound M and downtown R trains are running with delays after we requested for NYPD assistance at Woodhaven Blvd.

Middle Village-Metropolitan Av-bound M and downtown R trains have resumed making local stops from Forest Hills-71 Av to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.


9:07 PM: Downtown 1 trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at 86 St.

Some downtown 1 trains are running express from 96 St to 72 St.

Expect delays in 2, 3 service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.


9:10 PM: 3 trains are running with severe delays in both directions after an unauthorized person was removed from the tracks near Sutter Av-Rutland Rd.

3 trains have resumed making scheduled stops in both directions between Brooklyn and Manhattan.


9:13 PM: Downtown 6 trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at Pelham Bay Park.


9:27 PM: Van Cortlandt Park-242 St-bound 1 trains are delayed while we investigate what activated a train’s brakes at 215 St.


9:28 PM: Van Cortlandt Park-242 St-bound 1 trains are running express from 207 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.

If your stop is skipped, take a downtown 1 train.

What’s happening?

  • We are investigating what activated a train’s brakes at 215 St.

9:30 PM: Jamaica-bound E, F trains are running with delays after we investigated an unauthorized person on the tracks at Briarwood.


11:26 PM: Van Cortlandt Park-242 St-bound 1 trains are running with delays after we investigated what activated a train’s brakes at 215 St.

Van Cortlandt Park-242 St-bound 1 trains have resumed making local stops from 207 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.


11:27 PM: Uptown N, R trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at 53 St.


11:28 PM: 3 trains are running with delays in both directions after an unauthorized person was removed from the tracks near Sutter Av-Rutland Rd.


11:28 PM: Uptown 1 trains are running express from Times Sq-42 St to 72 St while we request NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at Times Sq-42 St.

If your stop is skipped, take a downtown 1 train.


11:29 PM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound N trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.


11:30 PM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound N, Q trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for a person in need on a train at DeKalb Av.


11:30 PM: Downtown 6 trains are running with delays after we moved a work train that had its brakes activated near 14 St-Union Sq.


11:30 PM: There is no L service between 14 St-Union Sq and 8 Av in both directions.

We are addressing a signal problem near 8 Av.

Service Changes:

  • The last stop on 8 Av-bound L trains in Manhattan will be 14 St-Union Sq, where they will turn for service back to Brooklyn.

  • There is no L service at 8 Av and 6 Av.

Travel Alternatives:

  • For service between 14 St-Union Sq and 8 Av use the M14-SBS bus.

  • At 8 Av, consider using A E trains.

  • At 6 Av, use the F train.


11:32 PM: Uptown N trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near Kings Hwy.


11:33 PM: 34 St-Hudson Yards-bound 7 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at Junction Blvd.

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