Alert Summary for 5/17/2025

12:19 AM: Southbound D trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at 125 St.

Southbound D trains have resumed regularly scheduled service from 125 St to 59 St.


1:26 AM: Northbound 4, 6 trains are delayed while we remove a train car in need of cleaning from service at Bleecker St.


2:22 AM: The 1:06 AM SIR trip from St George to Tottenville did not run because of an NYPD investigation at Dongan Hills.

The last stop on that train was Dongan Hills.


2:26 AM: The 2:01 AM SIR train from Tottenville to St George did not run because of an NYPD investigation at Dongan Hills.


2:27 AM: Tottenville-bound Staten Island Railway trains will arrive on the St George-bound track at Pleasant Plains and Prince’s Bay.


2:42 AM: Northbound D, N, R trains are delayed while our crews address a signal malfunction at 9 Av.


3:19 AM: Northbound ‌F‌ trains are running with delays while we address a signal malfunction near 2 Av.


3:35 AM: Southbound 3 trains are running local from 72 St to 14 St while we replace a rail near 34 St-Penn Station.


4:26 AM: St George-bound Staten Island Railway trains will arrive on the Tottenville-bound track for Arthur Kill, Richmond Valley, Prince’s Bay, and Pleasant Plains.

What’s Happening?

  • We are conducting track maintenance on the St George-bound track at these stations.

5:07 AM: Southbound 3 trains are running with delays after we replaced a rail near 34 St-Penn Station.

Southbound 3 trains have resumed regularly scheduled service from 72 St to 14 St.


5:19 AM: Northbound A trains are running express from Canal St‌ to ‌59 St-Columbus Circle.‌

Northbound E trains are running normally.

What’s Happening?

  • We are conducting track maintenance near Canal St.

For service to/from bypassed stations, please take a southbound A train.


5:26 AM: Northbound A trains are running express from Canal St‌ to ‌59 St-Columbus Circle.‌

Northbound E trains are running with delays.

What’s Happening?

  • We are conducting track maintenance near Canal St.

For service to/from bypassed stations, please take a southbound A train.


5:56 AM: Southbound 4 trains are delayed while we remove a train from service at 183 St while we request NYPD assistance at that station.


6:07 AM: Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer-bound J trains are running with delays while we conduct planned work near Hewes St.

Planned Work Reminder

  • There is no J train service in either direction between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Hewes St.

  • Free B106 shuttle buses run between Hewes St and Delancey St-Essex St , making a stop at Marcy Av.


6:18 AM: Northbound A, E trains are running with delays after we conducted track maintenance near Canal St.

Northbound A trains have resumed making scheduled stops in Manhattan.


6:52 AM: Northbound A, C trains are delayed while we conduct switch maintenance near Canal St.


7:42 AM: A trains are running local in both directions between Broadway Junction and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.

What’s Happening?

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

Expect delays on C trains in both directions while they share the track with rerouted trains.


8:08 AM: A trains are running with delays in both directions after we were able to move switches at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.

A trains have resumed making scheduled stops in both directions in Brooklyn.


8:43 AM: Southbound A, C, E trains are delayed while we remove a train from service at 14 St.


9:13 AM: Northbound D trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at Bay 50 St.


9:34 AM: 2, 3 trains are bypassing ‌Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum in both directions due to the NY Road Runners – Brooklyn Half Marathon.

For 2, 3 train service, use nearby stations at Grand Army Plaza or Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.


9:39 AM: Southbound F trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate near York St.


9:54 AM: Southbound Q trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at Avenue H.


9:56 AM: Southbound A, C trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near 34 St-Penn Station.


10:18 AM: Southbound A, C, E trains are running with delays while we conduct track maintenance in Manhattan.


10:35 AM: 7 trains are running with delays in both directions while we conduct track maintainence in Queens.


11:07 AM: Northbound F trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated earlier near York St.


11:19 AM: Northbound E‌ trains are delayed while we request NYPD and EMS assistance for someone on a train at Jamaica-Van Wyck.


12:19 PM: Southbound 2, 5 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance with an unauthorized person on the tracks at E 180 St.


12:22 PM: Northbound N trains are delayed while we conduct track maintenance near Queensboro Plaza.


12:30 PM: 2, 3 trains have resumed stopping at ‌Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum in both directions after the NY Road Runners – Brooklyn Half Marathon.


12:38 PM: Northbound 2, 5 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance with an unauthorized person on the tracks at 3 Av-149 St.


12:42 PM: Southbound A, C, E trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for people being disruptive near 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.


12:52 PM: Southbound A, C via the D from ‌Rockefeller Ctr to W 4 St, then the F from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Jay St.

Southbound E trains are delayed.

What’s Happening?

  • We are requesting NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Expect delays on southbound F trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.


1:00 PM: Southbound A, C trains are delayed while we request FDNY assistance for a report of a track fire near Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.


1:07 PM: Northbound E, F trains are delayed while we remove a train with a door problem from service at Briarwood.


1:08 PM: Southbound A, C, E trains are running with delays after NYPD responded to people being disruptive on a train at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Southbound A, C trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


1:38 PM: 137 St-City College-bound 1 trains are running with delays after we requested NYPD assistance for a disruptive person on a train at 23 St.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • In Upper Manhattan, no 1 between 137 St-City College and 168 St-Washington Hts from May 16 – 19, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 4:00 AM

  • 1 service operates in two sections:

  1. Between South Ferry and 137 St-City College

  2. Between ‌‌168 St-Washington Hts and Van Cortlandt Park-242 St


1:38 PM: Northbound N, Q, R trains are running with delays while we conduct track maintenance near Canal St.


1:48 PM: E trains are running with delays in both directions after NYPD responded to people being disruptive on a train earlier at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.


1:48 PM: A, C trains are running with severe delays in both directions due to several incidents along the line.

What Happened?

  • FDNY extinguished a track fire near Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.

  • NYPD responded to people being disruptive at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.

A, C trains have resumed making scheduled stops in both directions.

While we bring service back on schedule, consider the following alternatives:

  • For service between Brooklyn and Manhattan, consider taking 2, 3, 4, D, R trains, and use local buses.

  • For service in Manhattan, take 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 trains, and use local buses.


2:22 PM: Northbound A, D trains are running local from 125 St to 145 St while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at 135 St.

You may wait longer for a northbound C train while they share the same tracks with rerouted trains.


2:28 PM: Northbound 6 trains are delayed while our crews are unable to move switches at 125 St.


2:38 PM: Northbound A, D trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at 135 St.

Northbound A, D trains have resumed making express stops from 125 St to 145 St.


3:22 PM: E trains are delayed in both directions while we investigate a loss of third rail power at Lexington Av/53 St.


3:42 PM: Hewes St-bound J trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 75 St-Elderts Ln.

Planned Work Reminder: No J between Hewes St and Broad St.


3:57 PM: Flushing-Main St-bound 7 trains are delayed while we investigate what activated a train’s brakes at 111 St.

The last stop on some Flushing-Main St-bound trains will be 74 St-Broadway.

Listen for announcements on how your train will run.


4:11 PM: Flushing-Main St-bound 7 trains are running with delays after we investigated what activated a train’s brakes at 111 St.

Flushing-Main St-bound trains have resumed regular service to Flushing-Main St.


4:11 PM: Southbound 6 trains are delayed while we EMS/NYPD respond to someone in need on a train at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.


4:11 PM: Northbound Q trains are running via the R line from DeKalb Av to Canal St while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at DeKalb Av.

You may wait longer for a northbound R train while they share the same tracks with rerouted trains.


4:18 PM: Northbound Q trains are running via the R line from DeKalb Av to Canal St while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at DeKalb Av.

You may wait longer for a northbound R train while they share the same tracks with rerouted trains.

Boarding Change: At Canal St, board Q trains on the R line platform.


4:48 PM: 2, 5 trains are running with delays in both directions after NYPD completed its investigation of an unauthorized person on the tracks at 3 Av-149 St.


4:58 PM: Northbound Q, R trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at DeKalb Av.

Northbound Q trains have resumed making scheduled stops from Brooklyn to Manhattan.


5:14 PM: 42nd Street Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while we request EMS/NYPD assistance for someone in need on a train at Grand Central-42 St.


5:48 PM: 2, 3 trains are delayed in both directions while we address a mechanical problem on a train between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Borough Hall.


6:38 PM: Northbound Q‌ trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at DeKalb Av.


6:51 PM: L trains are delayed in both directions while we address a mechanical problem on a train at 1 Av


7:26 PM: A trains are delayed entering/leaving Howard Beach-JFK Airport while we request EMS for someone in need on a train at that station.


7:26 PM: The last stop on some 8 Av-bound ‌L‌ trains is ‌Bedford Av‌ or ‌Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs‌ while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at ‌1 Av.‌

Listen to announcements to hear how your train will operate.


7:48 PM: J trains are delayed entering/leaving Hewes St while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at that station.

Planned Work Reminder: No J between Hewes St and Broad St.


8:22 PM: N, R trains are delayed in both directions while we request FDNY to respond to a report of a track fire near Lexington Av/59 St.


8:26 PM: L‌ trains are running with delays in both directions after we investigated what activated a train’s brakes at ‌1 Av.‌


8:35 PM: R trains are running via the F between 36 St and Lexington Ave/63 St and then via the Q to/from 57 St in both directions.

N trains are delayed.

What’s Happening?

  • FDNY is responding to a report of a track fire near Lexington Av/59 St.

You may wait longer for an F, Q train while rerouted trains share the tracks.


8:48 PM: N, R train service is severely disrupted in Manhattan while FDNY responds to a track fire near Lexington Av/59 St.

R trains are running via the F line between 36 St (Q, N) and Lexington Av/63 St and then via the Q line between Lexington Av/63 St and 57 St-7 Av in both directions.

N trains are running between Astoria-Ditmars Blvd and Queensboro Plaza.

The last stop on Queens-bound N trains is Times Sq-42 St or 96 St on the Q line.

Listen to announcements on board to hear how your train will run.

You may wait longer for an F, Q train while rerouted trains share the tracks.

As an alternative, consider taking a nearby D, 4, 5, 7 train.


9:18 PM: Court Sq-bound G trains are delayed while we address a signal problem at Nassau Av.


9:22 PM: N, R trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near 5 Av/59 St.


10:26 PM: Northbound Q trains are delayed while we investigate what activated a train’s brakes being activated near 14 St-Union Sq.


11:35 PM: There is no D train service at 55 St.

D trains are bypassing that station in both directions.

We’re working to restore station lighting at 55 St.


11:38 PM: Northbound E trains are running with delays after we removed a train in need of cleaning from service at 7 Av.


11:38 PM: Southbound F, Q trains are delayed in both directions while NYPD conducts an investigation at W 8 St-NY Aquarium.


11:42 PM: Northbound D, N, R trains are delayed while we request NYPD/EMS assistance at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.


11:48 PM: Northbound D, N, R trains are running with delays while we request NYPD/EMS assistance at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

Northbound D, N, R trains will run express from 36 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

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