Alert Summary for 5/16/2026

12:01 AM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


1:29 AM: Flushing-Main St-bound 7 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at 69 St.


2:16 AM: J trains are running with delays in both directions after we removed a train from service at Broad St.


2:26 AM: Uptown 4, 6 trains are running express from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St.

At 59 St and 86 St, board trains on the lower level.

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

What’s Happening?

  • We’re conducting track maintenance at 103 St.

2:34 AM: No Staten Island Railway service between Tottenville and Richmond Valley while we address a switch problem at Tottenville.


2:40 AM: 8 Av-bound L trains are delayed while we conduct urgent track maintenance near Grand St.


2:54 AM: Uptown 4, 6 trains are running with delays after we conducted track maintenance at 103 St.

Uptown 4, 6 trains have resumed making local stops from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St.


3:16 AM: Uptown E trains are delayed.

Uptown F trains are running express from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 42 St-Bryant Park.

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

What’s Happening?

  • We’re conducting track maintenance near 34 St-Herald Sq.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • E runs via the Roosevelt Island between 36 St (Qns) and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, then via F to/from 2 Av in both directions.

3:23 AM: Uptown E trains are delayed.

Uptown F trains are running express from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 34 St-Herald Sq.

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

What’s Happening?

  • We’re conducting track maintenance near 34 St-Herald Sq.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • E runs via the Roosevelt Island between 36 St (Qns) and 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, then via F to/from 2 Av in both directions.

3:29 AM: Staten Island Railway trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a switch problem at Tottenville.

Staten Island Railway trains have resumed service at Tottenville.


4:17 AM: 2, 4 trains are bypassing ‌‌Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum‌ in both directions due to the NY Road Runners – Brooklyn Half Marathon.

For 2, 4 train service, use nearby stations at ‌Grand Army Plaza‌ or ‌Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College‌.


6:49 AM: Uptown E, F trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for people being disruptive at 2 Av.

Planned Work Reminder

  • E runs via the Roosevelt Island F in both directions between 21 St-Queensbridge, Queens and 2 Av, Manhattan.

8:54 AM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound D, N and Bay Ridge-95 St-bound R trains are delayed while we remove a train from service at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.


9:42 AM: Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at DeKalb Av.


10:21 AM: A trains are running local between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and ‌‌Broadway Junction in both directions.

What’s Happening?

  • We are unable to move switches near Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.

Boarding Change:

  • A trains will board on the lower level at Nostrand Av.

Expect C delays in both directions while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


10:23 AM: 8 Av-bound L trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.

Expect L delays in both directions.


10:40 AM: 2, 3 trains have resumed stopping at ‌‌Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum in both directions.


10:43 AM: A, C trains are running with delays in both directions after we were unable to move switches near Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.

A trains have resumed making express stops between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and ‌‌Broadway Junction in both directions.


11:09 AM: Uptown D trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Broadway-Lafayette St.


11:14 AM: Uptown E, F trains are delayed while we address a mechanical problem on a train near 2 Av.

Planned Work Reminder

  • E runs via the Roosevelt Island F in both directions between 21 St-Queensbridge, Queens and 2 Av, Manhattan

11:15 AM: Downtown 2, 3 trains local from ‌96 St to 72 St while we request EMS assistance for someone in a train at 96 St.


11:31 AM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 96 St.


11:59 AM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are running with delays after we requested EMS assistance for someone in a train at 96 St.

Downtown 2, 3 express service has resumed in Manhattan.


12:00 PM: Uptown Q trains are delayed while we conduct an investigation at Church Av.


12:31 PM: Uptown D trains are running express from Bay Pkwy to 62 St while we replace a rail near 71 St.

If your stop is skipped, take a Coney Island-bound D.


1:19 PM: 8 Av-bound L trains are delayed while we address a mechanical problem on a train at 3 Av.


1:26 PM: No L train service between Bedford Av and 8 Av while we address a mechanical problem on a train at 3 Av.

For travel alternatives:

  • Take a A, C, J train for service between Brooklyn and Manhattan.

1:27 PM: L trains are running with delays in both directions while we address a mechanical problem on a train at 3 Av.

Limited L between Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Service Changes

  • The last stop on some 8 Av-bound L trains will be either Bedford Av or Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs, where they will turn back for service.

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

As an alternative for travel:

  • Take an A, C, J train for service between Brooklyn and Manhattan.

1:40 PM: Downtown 1 trains are running with delays after we addressed a mechanical problem on a train at Rector St.


1:41 PM: A trains are running local between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and ‌‌Broadway Junction in both directions.

What’s Happening?

  • We are unable to move switches near Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.

Boarding Change:

  • A trains will board on the lower level at Nostrand Av.

Expect C delays in both directions while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


1:52 PM: A, C trains are running with delays in both directions after we were unable to move switches near Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.

A trains have resumed making express stops between Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and ‌‌Broadway Junction in both directions.


2:17 PM: Broad St-bound J trains are delayed while we address a signal malfunction near Broadway Junction.


2:17 PM: Uptown D trains are running with delays after we replaced a rail near 71 St.

Uptown D trains have resumed making scheduled stops in Brooklyn.


2:19 PM: Downtown 2, 5 trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated near 149 St-Grand Concourse.


2:24 PM: No J service between Myrtle Av and Broadway Junction while we address a signal malfunction near Broadway Junction.

Service Changes:

  • Jamaica-bound J trains are running express from Marcy Av to Myrtle Av, where they will end and turn back for Broad St-bound service.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • No J service between Broadway Junction and Crescent St.

Travel Alternatives:

  • For J service in Brooklyn, consider a nearby Q24 bus.

2:50 PM: J trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a signal malfunction near Broadway Junction.

J trains have resumed service between Myrtle Av and Broadway Junction in both directions.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • No J service between Broadway Junction and Crescent St.

2:58 PM: Uptown E, F trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Broadway-Lafayette St.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • E runs via ‌Roosevelt Island‌ between ‌36 St (Qns) and ‌47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, then via F to/from 2 Av in both directions.

3:01 PM: Downtown E, F trains are delayed while we investigate a report of smoke near 34 St-Herald Sq.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • E runs via ‌Roosevelt Island‌ between ‌36 St (Qns) and ‌47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, then via F to/from 2 Av in both directions.

3:29 PM: Downtown 1 trains are running with delays after NYPD responded to people being disruptive on a train at 116 St-Columbia University.


3:30 PM: Uptown Q trains are delayed while we request EMS for a person in need at Times Sq-42 St.


3:41 PM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 72 St.


4:13 PM: Uptown F trains are running with delays while we conduct track maintenance in Brooklyn.


4:55 PM: Church Av-bound G trains are delayed while we remove a train car in need of cleaning from service at Fulton St.


5:44 PM: Canarsie-bound L trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at Livonia Av.


6:32 PM: Downtown 1 trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.


7:55 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near 86 St.


8:17 PM: Coney Island-bound Q trains are delayed while emergency teams respond to a person who was struck by a train at Cortelyou Rd.


8:37 PM: Uptown A, C, D trains are running with delays after a person being disruptive stopped holding the doors on a train at Cathedral Pkwy-110 St.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • Uptown A, D local from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 125 St.

8:55 PM: Uptown 4, 5 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at 59 St.


8:58 PM: Manhattan-bound A, C trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.


9:45 PM: Uptown Q trains are running with delays after we moved a train at Coney Island-Stillwell Av.


10:42 PM: 7 trains are delayed in both directions while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate near Mets-Willets Point.


10:55 PM: G trains are delayed entering/leaving Court Sq while we request EMS/NYPD assistance for someone in need on a train at that station.

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