Alert Summary for 3/19/2026

12:26 AM: Church Av-bound G trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at Court Sq.


12:31 AM: E, F trains are running with delays in both directions while we perform track maintenance in Queens.


12:50 AM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are running with delays after we removed a train car in need of cleaning from service at 135 St.


1:22 AM: Downtown A, E trains are delayed while EMS responds to someone in need on a train at W 4 St-Wash Sq.


1:44 AM: Uptown D trains are running on the local track from 125 St to 145 St while we replace rails near 135 St.


1:52 AM: Uptown Q trains are delayed while NYPD responds to an unauthorized person on the tracks near Canal St.


1:57 AM: Uptown Q trains are rerouted via N line fromAtlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Canal St while NYPD responds to an unauthorized person on the tracks near Canal St.

Uptown N and Whitehall St-bound R trains are running with delays while they share tracks with rerouted trains.

Boarding Change:

  • At Canal St, board uptown Q trains on the upper level (N train platform).

2:05 AM: Uptown Q trains are running with delays after NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the tracks near Canal St.

Uptown Q trains have resumed making scheduled stops from DeKalb Av to Canal St.


2:11 AM: Uptown F trains are rerouted via A line from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq.

We are replacing rails near Delancey St-Essex St.

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


2:49 AM: Uptown F trains are running with delays after we replaced rails near Delancey St-Essex St.


2:53 AM: Downtown Q trains are delayed while we replace rails near 72 St.


2:57 AM: Uptown 4, 6 trains are running express from 14 St-Union Sq to Grand Central-42 St while EMS responds to someone in need on a train at Grand Central-42 St.

For service to/from 23 St, 28 St , and 33 St, use N, Q trains making nearby stops.

Planned work reminder:

  • Downtown 4, 6 trains are express from Grand Central-42 St to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

3:12 AM: Uptown 4, 6 trains are running with delays after EMS responded to someone in need on a train at Grand Central-42 St.

Uptown 4, 6 trains have resumed making scheduled stops.

Planned work reminder:

  • Downtown 4, 6 trains are express from Grand Central-42 St to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

3:29 AM: A‌, Rockaway Park Shuttle‌ trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


3:38 AM: New Lots Av-bound 4 trains are running on the express track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College while we perform track maintenance near Bergen St.

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


3:39 AM: Uptown 2 trains are running on the ‌5 line from Nevins St to 149 St-Grand Concourse while we perform a rail replacement near Fulton St.

Expect a longer wait for an uptown 4 train while they share the track with rerouted trains.


3:50 AM: New Lots Av-bound 4 trains are running on the express track from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Crown Heights-Utica Avwhile we perform track maintenance at Kingston Av.

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


4:23 AM: Uptown 2 trains are running with delays after a rail replacement near Fulton St concluded.

Uptown 2 trains have resumed running scheduled service from Nevins St to 149 St-Grand Concourse.


4:29 AM: New Lots Av-bound 4 trains are running with delays after track maintenance at Kingston Av concluded.

New Lots Av-bound 4 trains have resumed running on the local track from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Crown Heights-Utica Av


4:29 AM: New Lots Av-bound 4 trains are running with delays after track maintenance near Bergen St concluded.

New Lots Av‌-bound 4 trains have resumed running on the local track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.


5:42 AM: Uptown 2 are delayed while we perform a rail replacement at Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College.

Boarding Change:

  • Uptown trains will arrive on the Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College-bound track at Newkirk Av-Little Haiti and Beverly Rd.

7:21 AM: Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M, R trains are delayed while we address a train with a door problem at 46 St.


7:22 AM: Downtown 4 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 167 St.


7:31 AM: 34 St-Hudson Yards-bound 7, 7 express trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near Mets-Willets Point.


8:30 AM: Downtown F, M trains are delayed while we investigate a train with a door problem at 34 St-Herald Sq.


9:30 AM: Uptown B, Q trains are delayed while FDNY conducts an investigation near Prospect Park.


9:42 AM: Some Bedford Park Blvd B and Norwood-205 St-bound D trains are express from 167 St to Tremont Av.

What’s happening?

  • We’re investigating what caused a train’s brakes to activate at Tremont Av.

If your stop is skipped, take a downtown train.


9:42 AM: Uptown Q via N Coney Island to DeKalb Av.

Uptown B local Brighton Beach to Prospect Park.

Some downtown B will end at 2 Av on the F.

We requested FDNY assistance for a track fire near Prospect Park.


9:43 AM: Bedford Park Blvd B and Norwood-205 St-bound D trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near Tremont Av.

Bedford Park Blvd B and Norwood-205 St-bound D trains have resumed regular service between 167 St and Tremont Av.


9:53 AM: No B between Brighton Beach and DeKalb Av

No Q between Coney Island and DeKalb Av

We’re requesting FDNY assistance for a report of a track fire near Prospect Park

Additional Service Changes:

  • Q via N between DeKalb Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

  • The last stop on some downtown B will be 2 Av on the F.

  • Some downtown B via D ‌DeKalb Av to Coney Island-Stillwell Av.


10:14 AM: Downtown B, D trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate near 167 St.


10:16 AM: Downtown B‌ trains are express from Tremont Av to 145 St while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate near 167 St.

If your stop is skipped, take an uptown train.

Expect delays in downtown D train service as trains share the express tracks.


10:18 AM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running with delays while our track inspection train inspects tracks along Lexington Ave.

Some downtown 5 via 2 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St.


10:24 AM: B, Q trains are running with delays in both directions after FDNY extinguished a track fire near Prospect Park

B, Q trains have resumed making all regular stops between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and DeKalb Av.


10:25 AM: E trains are running with delays in both directions while EMS responds to someone in need on a train at World Trade Center.


10:27 AM: 34 St-Hudson Yards-bound 7, 7 express trains are delayed while NYPD conducts an investigation on a train at Queensboro Plaza.


10:55 AM: Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.


10:57 AM: 7 trains are running with delays in both directions while we conduct signal maintenance near 111 St.


11:16 AM: N, W trains are running with delays in both directions while we address a train with a mechanical problem at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd.


11:26 AM: Uptown F trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at Avenue U.


11:44 AM: Downtown 2, 5 trains are delayed while we address a switch malfunction near Jackson Av.


11:44 AM: Court Sq-bound G trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate near Bedford-Nostrand Avs.


11:52 AM: No 2, 5 train service in both directions between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse.

What’s Happening?

  • We’re addressing a switch malfunction near Jackson Av.

The last stop on downtown 2, 5 trains will be E 180 St.

The last stop on uptown 2 trains will be 145 St via the 3 line.

The last stop on uptown 5 trains will be 149 St-Grand Concourse via the 4 line.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.

Expect delays in 3, 4 service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.


11:54 AM: L trains are running with delays in both directions while we address a signal problem at Lorimer St.


11:59 AM: No 2, 5 train service in both directions between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse.

What’s Happening?

  • We’re addressing a switch malfunction near Jackson Av.

Service Changes:

  • The last stop on downtown 2, 5 trains will be E 180 St.

  • The last stop on uptown 2 trains will be 145 St via the 3 line.

  • The last stop on uptown 5 trains will be 149 St-Grand Concourse via the 4 line.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.

Expect delays in 3, 4 service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.

Travel Alternatives:

  • For service between Manhattan and the Bronx, consider nearby B, D stations.

  • For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, consider taking the BX21 bus to either the Bx19 or the Bx2 bus.


12:10 PM: No 2, 5 train service in both directions between E 180 St and 3 Av/149 St.

The last stop on downtown 2, 5 trains will be E 180 St.

What’s Happening?

  • We’re addressing a switch malfunction near Jackson Av.

Service Changes:

  • The last stop on uptown 2 trains will be 3 Av/149 St or 145 St via the 3 line.

  • The last stop on uptown 5 trains will be 3 Av/149 St.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.

Expect delays in 3, 4 service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.

Travel Alternatives:

  • For service between Manhattan and the Bronx, consider nearby B, D stations.

  • For service between E 180 St and 3 Av/149 St, consider taking the BX21 bus.


12:24 PM: Uptown C trains are running express from Broadway Junction to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at Ralph Av.

For service to/from bypassed stops, take an Euclid Av-bound C train.

Expect delays on uptown A trains while tracks are shared.


12:25 PM: 1 trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a switch malfunction at 207 St.


12:25 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for boats to pass.


12:35 PM: Downtown B‌, D trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at 167 St.

Downtown B trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


12:42 PM: Uptown 4 trains are running on the local track from ‌Brooklyn Bridge to 14 St-Union Sq.

Uptown 5 trains are rerouted via the 2 line from Nevins St to 149-GC.

What’s Happening?

  • While our track inspection train inspects tracks along Lexington Ave.

Expect delays in 2, 6 service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.


1:30 PM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are running with delays after we removed a train car in need of cleaning from service at 96 St.


1:38 PM: Uptown B, Q trains are delayed while we request EMS/NYPD assistance for someone in need on a train at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.


2:06 PM: 2, 5 trains are delayed entering/leaving Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College while we request EMS assistance for someone in need at that station.


2:28 PM: Downtown Q trains are delayed while we investigate a report of a person being disruptive on a train at 57 St/7 Av.


2:40 PM: Uptown B, D trains are running with delays after NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the tracks near W 4 St-Wash Sq.


3:03 PM: Uptown 1 trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to be activated near 231 St.


3:08 PM: Uptown Q trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Avenue U.


3:39 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


3:44 PM: Bay Ridge-95 St-bound R trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 25 St.


4:40 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass


4:43 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running local from 14 St-Union Sq to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall while we request EMS for a person in need on a train at 14 St-Union Sq.

Expect downtown 6 delays while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


4:48 PM: Downtown 1 trains are delayed while NYPD conducts an investigation at Times Sq-42 St.


4:53 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running with delays after we requested EMS for a person in need on a train at 14 St-Union Sq.

Downtown 4, 5 trains have resumed express service from 14 St-Union Sq to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.


5:00 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are delayed while we remove a train in need of repair from service at 86 St.


5:12 PM: C‌oney Island-bound F and ‌Church Av-bound G trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at 4 Av/9 St.


5:29 PM: Bedford Park Blvd-bound B, D trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at 170 St.


5:47 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a door problem from service at 86 St.


5:57 PM: Downtown F, M trains are running with delays after we requested NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at Delancey St-Essex St.


5:58 PM: Uptown 1 trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a door problem from service at Times Sq-42 St.


6:10 PM: Uptown A, D trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near 145 St.


6:41 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at 14 St.


6:55 PM: Downtown E, F trains are delayed while NYPD/EMS respond to a person in need of medical assistance at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av.


7:20 PM: Uptown B, D trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 34 St-Herald Sq.


7:30 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens, allowing marine traffic to pass.


7:39 PM: Downtown A trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 168 St.


8:41 PM: 1 trains are delayed/entering Van Cortlandt Park-242 St while we request EMS assistance for someone in need at that station.


9:11 PM: 1 trains are delayed/entering ‌Van Cortlandt Park-242 St‌ while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at that station.


9:11 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are delayed while we remove a train car in need of cleaning from service at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.


9:12 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens, allowing marine traffic to pass.


9:52 PM: Astoria-Ditmars Blvd N‌ and Forest Hills-71 Av-bound R trains are delayed while we address a mechanical problem on a train near Queensboro Plaza.


9:53 PM: Forest Hills-71 Av-bound R trains are running via the Q from 57 St/7 Av to Lexington Av/63 St and then via the F to 36 St.

Astoria-bound N, W trains are delayed.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a mechanical problem on a train near Queensboro Plaza.

9:55 PM: Astoria-Ditmars Blvd N, W and Forest Hills-71 Av-bound R trains are delayed while we address a mechanical problem on a train near Queensboro Plaza.


9:57 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


9:58 PM: Uptown R trains are running via Roosevelt Island from Manhattan to Queens.

Uptown N, W trains are delayed.

Details:

  • Uptown R trains are running via the Q from 57 St/7 Av to Lexington Av/63 St, then via Roosevelt Island to 21 St-Queensbridge.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a mechanical problem on a train near Queensboro Plaza.

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


10:00 PM: Forest Hills-71 Av-bound R trains are running via the Q from 57 St/7 Av to Lexington Av/63 St and then via the F to 36 St.

Astoria-bound N, W trains are delayed.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a mechanical problem on a train near Queensboro Plaza.

10:03 PM: Uptown R trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Manhattan to Queens.

Uptown N, W trains are delayed.

Details:

  • Uptown R trains are running via the Q from 57 St/7 Av to Lexington Av/63 St, then via Roosevelt Island to 21 St-Queensbridge.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a mechanical problem on a train near Queensboro Plaza.

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


10:09 PM: R trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Manhattan to Queens in both directions.

N, W trains are delayed in both directions.

Details:

  • R trains are running via the Q to/from 57 St/7 Av to/from Lexington Av/63 St, then via Roosevelt Island to/from 21 St-Queensbridge.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a mechanical problem on a train near Queensboro Plaza.

Expect F, Q delays in both directions while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


10:14 PM: R trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Manhattan to Queens in both directions.

N, W trains are delayed in both directions.

Service Changes:

  • R trains are running via the Q between 57 St/7 Av and Lexington Av/63 St, then via Roosevelt Island to/from 21 St-Queensbridge.

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

  • Some uptown N, W trains will be rerouted via Q line from 57 St/7 Av to 96 St/2 Av, where they will end.

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

Expect F, Q delays in both directions while they share tracks with rerouted trains.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a mechanical problem on a train near Queensboro Plaza.

Travel Alternatives:

  • Use 7, E, F trains for service between Manhattan and Queens.

10:24 PM: R trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Manhattan to Queens in both directions.

No N, W between 57 St/7 Av and Queensboro Plaza.

Service Changes:

  • R trains are rerouted via the Q between 57 St/7 Av and Lexington Av/63 St, then via Roosevelt Island to/from 21 St-Queensbridge.

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

  • Uptown N, W trains will be rerouted via Q line from 57 St/7 Av to 96 St/2 Av, where they will end.

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

Expect F, Q delays in both directions while they share tracks with rerouted trains.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a mechanical problem on a train near Queensboro Plaza.

Travel Alternatives:

  • Use 7, E, F trains for service between Manhattan and Queens.

  • Transfer between 7 and N at Times Sq-42 St and Queensboro Plaza.

  • For service to/from 5 Av/59 St, use nearby 57 St/7 Av station.

  • For service to/from Lexington Av/59 St, use 4, 5, 6 or the nearby Lexington Av/63 St station.


10:37 PM: Uptown A, C trains are running with delays after we requested EMS assistance for a person in need on a train at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.


10:57 PM: Downtown 6 trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks at 68 St-Hunter College.


11:14 PM: R trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island between Manhattan and Queens in both directions.

No N, W between 57 St/7 Av and Queensboro Plaza.

Service Changes:

  • R trains are rerouted via the Q between 57 St/7 Av and Lexington Av/63 St, then via Roosevelt Island to/from 21 St-Queensbridge.

  • No R at Queens Plaza. Use E instead.

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

  • Uptown N, W trains will be rerouted via Q line from 57 St/7 Av to 96 St/2 Av, where they will end.

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

Expect F, Q delays in both directions while they share tracks with rerouted trains.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a mechanical problem on a train near Queensboro Plaza.

Travel Alternatives:

  • Use 7, E, F trains for service between Manhattan and Queens.

  • Transfer between 7 and N at Times Sq-42 St and Queensboro Plaza.

  • For service to/from 5 Av/59 St, use nearby 57 St/7 Av station.

  • For service to/from Lexington Av/59 St, use 4, 6 or the nearby Lexington Av/63 St station.

  • At Queens Plaza, use the E train.


11:17 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle‌ trains are running with delays in both directions after the South Channel Bridge opened for marine traffic to pass.


11:44 PM: N‌ trains are running with delays in both directions.

U‌ptown R‌ trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Manhattan and Queens.

What’s Happening?

  • We are addressing a mechanical problem on a train near Queensboro Plaza.

Uptown R trains are rerouted via the Q from 57 St/7 Av to Lexington Av/63 St, then via Roosevelt Island to 21 St-Queensbridge.

No R at Queens Plaza. Use E instead.

Planned work reminder:

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

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