Alert Summary for 5/20/2025

12:08 AM: Southbound A trains are running express from ‌59 St-Columbus Circle St to Canal St.

What’s Happening?

  • Our crews are addressing a switch malfunction near Canal St.

For service to/from bypassed stations, please board a northbound train.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • In Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, no Inwood-bound A at High St, Fulton St, Chambers St, Canal St and Spring St.

  • Southbound E trains have resumed regular service to World Trade Center.


12:13 AM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle‌‌ trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


12:13 AM: Southbound ‌4‌‌ trains are running with delays after we moved a train whose brakes were activated at 14 St-Union Sq.

Southbound ‌4‌‌ trains have resumed making scheduled stops from ‌14 St-Union Sq‌ to ‌Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.


12:13 AM: Southbound A trains are running express from ‌59 St-Columbus Circle St to Canal St.

What’s Happening?

  • Our crews are addressing a switch malfunction near Canal St.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • In Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, no Inwood-bound A at High St, Fulton St, Chambers St, Canal St and Spring St.

  • Southbound E trains have resumed regular service to World Trade Center.


1:52 AM: Southbound 4 trains are delayed while our crews perform urgent track maintenance near Nostrand Av.

Southbound trains will be running express from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Crown Hts-Utica Av.

For service to/from bypassed stations, please board a northbound train.


2:07 AM: ‌A, Rockaway Park Shuttle‌‌ trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


2:19 AM: Northbound A trains are running with delays while we conduct track maintenance in Brooklyn.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • In Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, no Inwood-bound A at High St, Fulton St, Chambers St, Canal St and Spring St.

2:34 AM: There is no 1 train service between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and 145 St.

The last stop on northbound 1 trains will be 145 St.

What’s Happening?

  • Our crews are conducting urgent track maintenance near 191 St.

For service to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St. please consider taking a nearby Bx19 and Bx9, M101 and Bx7, or M100 and Bx9 buses.


2:42 AM: Northbound 1 trains are running with delays after our crews conducted urgent track maintenance near 191 St.

1 trains have resumed regular service between 145 St and Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.


2:48 AM: Southbound A trains are running express from ‌59 St-Columbus Circle St to Canal St.

What’s Happening?

  • Our crews are addressing a switch malfunction near Canal St.

Planned Work Reminder:

  • In Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, no Inwood-bound A at High St, Fulton St, Chambers St, Canal St and Spring St.

2:49 AM: Jamaica-bound E trains are delayed while we move equipment into place near Queens Plaza.


2:49 AM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we move equipment into place near Central Park North (110 St)


2:56 AM: E, F trains are delayed in both directions while we investigate a temporary loss of third rail power near Forest Hills-71 Av.


3:13 AM: Southbound D trains are running via the A line from 59 St-Columbus Circle to W 4 St-Wash Sq, then via the F line to Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

We are conducting track maintenance near 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.

You may wait longer for southbound A, F trains as they share tracks with these rerouted trains.


3:34 AM: No 1 train service between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and 157 St.

Northbound 1 trains end at 145 St.

We are conducting track maintenance near 181 St.

For service between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and 157 St, consider Bx7 and Bx9 buses.


3:42 AM: Southbound 2, 3 trains are delayed while we conduct track maintenance near 96 St.


4:10 AM: Northbound 1 trains are running with delays after we conducted track maintenance near 181 St.

Northbound trains have resumed regular service from 157 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St.


4:13 AM: Southbound Q trains are delayed while we remove a train car in need of cleaning from service at 86 St.


6:13 AM: Southbound 4, 5 trains are running local from 14 St-Union Sq to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

What’s Happening:

  • We’re investigating what caused a train’s brakes to activate near 14 St-Union Sq.

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


6:18 AM: Church Av-bound G trains are running with delays after we removed debris from the track near Greenpoint Av.


6:30 AM: Southbound 4, 5, 6 trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at 14 St-Union Sq.

Southbound 4, 5 trains have resumed making express stops in Manhattan.


7:08 AM: Northbound B, D trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 34 St-Herald Sq.


7:08 AM: Southbound 1 trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at Marble Hill-225 St.

Some southbound 2, 3 trains are running local from 96 St or Times Sq-42 St to Chambers St.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will operate.


7:13 AM: Northbound R trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at Bay Ridge-95 St.


7:39 AM: Southbound 4, 5 trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at 14 St-Union Sq.


7:43 AM: Northbound F trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at Delancey St-Essex St.


7:52 AM: 34 St-Hudson Yards-bound 7 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance at 111 St.


7:54 AM: Southbound F and G trains in both directions are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate near Church Av.


8:08 AM: Northbound 3 trains are running express from Crown Hts-Utica Av to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

What’s Happening:

  • We’re requesting EMS assistance for someone on the train at Nostrand Av.

For Nostrand Av and Kingston Av, take a southbound train.

For service from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, take a 2 train.


8:30 AM: Southbound 4, 5 trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at 59 St.


8:38 AM: Northbound A trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Nostrand Av.


8:48 AM: ‌A, Rockaway Park Shuttle‌‌ trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


8:48 AM: Southbound 6 trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at 14 St-Union Sq.


8:52 AM: Southbound 4, 5 trains are running with severe delays while we address a signal problem at 14 St-Union Sq.

The last stop on some southbound 4 trains will be 149 St-Grand Concourse, where they will turn back for northbound service.

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

Some southbound 4, 5 trains are running local in Manhattan.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will operate.


9:19 AM: 8th Ave-bound L trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at Jefferson St.


9:26 AM: Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at Forest Av.


9:30 AM: No 8 Av-bound L trains from Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs to Bedford Av while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate at Jefferson St.

Some Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains are ending at Bedford Av.

Listen to announcements on your train to hear how it will operate.


9:30 AM: Flushing-bound 7 trains are running express from 74 St-Broadway to Mets-Willets Point. Hudson Yards-bound 7X trains are running local in Queens.

We’re investigating why a train’s brakes activated at 111 St.

If your stop is skipped, take a Hudson Yards-bound train.


9:38 AM: Southbound 2, 3 trains are running with delays while they share tracks with rerouted 5 trains in Manhattan.

While we address a signal problem at 14 St-Union Sq on the 5 line, some 5 trains are running on the 2, 3 lines, causing congestion.


9:42 AM: Uptown F, M trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 34 St-Herald Sq.


9:52 AM: Flushing-bound 7 trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at 111 St.

7 trains have resumed making regular stops in Queens.


9:52 AM: ‌A, Rockaway Park Shuttle‌‌ trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


9:54 AM: Southbound 4, 5 trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at 14 St-Union Sq.

The last stop on some southbound 4 trains will be 149 St-Grand Concourse , where they will turn back for northbound service.

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

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will operate.


9:56 AM: 34 St-Hudson Yards-bound 7 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Grand Central-42 St.


10:07 AM: Southbound R trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 4 Av-9 St.


10:07 AM: Northbound 4 trains are running local from Crown Hts-Utica Av to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

What’s Happening:

  • We’re getting help for someone on the train at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

Expect delays on northbound 2, 3 trains while they share the track with rerouted 4 trains.


10:22 AM: L train service is extremely limited between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and Bedford Av in both directions. Expect severe delays in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Many Canarsie-bound L trains are ending at Bedford Av or Lorimer St.

Many 8 Av-bound L trains are ending at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.

From ‌Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs to Graham Av, board 8 Av-bound L trains on the Canarsie-bound platform.

Listen to announcements on your train to hear how it will operate.

As an alternative, use can use the A, C, J, M trains or the B38 or B54 bus services.


10:39 AM: Northbound F trains are running via the C line from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq.

What’s Happening?

  • We are requesting FDNY assistance for a track fire near Delancey St-Essex St.

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


10:56 AM: Northbound 1 trains are delayed while we address a mechanical problem on a train at Houston St.


11:00 AM: Southbound 4, 5 trains are running local from Grand Central-42 St to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall while we address a signal problem at 14 St-Union Sq.

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


11:07 AM: L trains are running with severe delays in both directions after we removed a train that had its brakes activated at Jefferson St from service.

While we get trains back on schedule, use the A, C, J, M trains or the B38 or B54 bus services.


11:08 AM: Downtown B, D trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near 34 St-Herald Sq.


12:22 PM: Southbound F and Court Sq-bound G trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at Church Av.


12:26 PM: L trains are running with delays in both directions after we removed a train that had its brakes activated at Jefferson St from service.


12:30 PM: Southbound 4, 5, 6 trains are running with delays after we addressed a signal problem at 14 St-Union Sq.

Southbound 4, 5 trains have resumed making express stops from Grand Central-42 St to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.


12:35 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle‌‌ trains are running with delays in both directions after the South Channel Bridge was opened for marine traffic to pass.


12:39 PM: Northbound B, D trains are delayed while we conduct track maintenance on the Manhattan Bridge.


1:23 PM: Southbound F and Middle Village-Metropolitan Av-bound M trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Broadway-Lafayette St.


1:42 PM: ‌A, Rockaway Park Shuttle‌‌ trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.


1:48 PM: Northbound N trains are running with delays while we conduct track maintenance near Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

Service Change

  • Some northbound N trains will run via the D line from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 36 St.

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

Expect delays on northbound D trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.


2:07 PM: Southbound A, D trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 59 St-Columbus Circle.


3:13 PM: Northbound 4, 5 trains are delayed while EMS responds to someone in need at 125 St.


3:13 PM: Northbound D trains are delayed while we request FDNY assistance for a track fire at 25 Av.


3:18 PM: Northbound 4, 5 trains are running local from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St while EMS responds to someone in need at 125 St.

Additional changes:

  • Some northbound 5 trains will be rerouted via 2 line from Nevins St to 149 St-Grand Concourse.

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

Expect delays in northbound 4, 5, 6 trains.

Boarding change:

  • At 59 St and 86 St, board northbound 4, 5 trains on the upper level (6 train platform)

3:34 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for boats to pass.


3:35 PM: Northbound 4, 5, 6 trains are running with delays after EMS responded to someone in need at 125 St.

Northbound 4, 5 trains have resumed making regularly scheduled stops in Manhattan.


3:48 PM: Southbound 2, 5 trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of people being disruptive on a train at Simpson St.


3:52 PM: Brooklyn-bound F trains are running via the C line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech.

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

We are getting medical help for someone at Delancey St-Essex St.


3:54 PM: Queens-bound N trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 8 Av.


3:56 PM: Canarsie-bound L trains are running with delays after NYPD responded to someone being disruptive on a train at Wilson Av.


3:56 PM: Brooklyn-bound F trains are running with delays after we requested medical help for someone at Delancey St-Essex St.

Brooklyn-bound F trains have resumed making scheduled stops from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech.


4:13 PM: Queens-bound N trains will run express from Kings Hwy to 59 St.

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

Queens-bound N trains are delayed while we remove a train with a door problem from service at 8 Av.


4:13 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for boats to pass.


4:13 PM: Downtown 1 trains are delayed while we investigate a report of people being disruptive on a train at 181 St.


4:18 PM: Queens-bound N trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a door problem from service at 8 Av.

Queens-bound N trains have resumed making local stops from Kings Hwy to 59 St.


4:39 PM: Brooklyn-bound A, D trains are running with delays after we requested medical help for someone at 59 St-Columbus Circle,


5:07 PM: Northbound 1 trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at South Ferry.


5:07 PM: Southbound A trains are delayed while we respond to passengers being disruptive on a train at 145 St.


5:07 PM: Manhattan-bound J, M trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Hewes St.


5:22 PM: Southbound 1 trains are running with delays after we requested EMS/NYPD assistance for someone on a train at 116 St.


5:48 PM: 8 Av-bound L trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone on a train at 14 St-Union Sq.


5:48 PM: Queens-bound A‌ trains are delayed while we address a mechanical problem on a train at Nostrand Av.


6:06 PM: Southbound B, D trains are running with delays while we address a signal malfunction near 34 St-Herald Sq.


6:07 PM: Manhattan-bound D trains are delayed while FDNY responds to a track fire near Bay 50 St.


6:26 PM: Manhattan-bound M, R trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at 67 Av.


7:00 PM: Manhattan-bound N, Q trains are delayed while we address a mechanical problem on a train at 86 St.


7:11 PM: Q trains are running with delays in both directions while we address a switch problem near Coney Island-Stillwell Av.


7:30 PM: A trains are delayed entering/leaving Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd while we get medical help for someone at that station.


7:35 PM: 4 trains are delayed in both directions while EMS responds to someone in need on a train at Crown Hts-Utica Av.


7:38 PM: Queens-bound J trains are delayed while we respond to passengers being disruptive at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.


7:39 PM: Metropolitan Avenue-bound M trains are delayed while we get medical help for someone at Delancey St-Essex St.


7:39 PM: Southbound 4 trains are running local from Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College to Crown Hts-Utica Av.

Southbound 3 trains are running with delays.

EMS is responding to someone in need of medical help on a train at Crown Hts-Utica Av.

Expect delays in 4 trains in both directions.


7:48 PM: 4 trains are running with delays in both directions.

Southbound 3 trains are running with delays in Brooklyn.

EMS responded to someone in need of medical help on a train at Crown Hts-Utica Av.

4 trains have resumed making express stops in Brooklyn.


8:26 PM: Brooklyn-bound F, M trains are delayed while NYPD responds to an unauthorized person on the tracks near 2 Av.


8:52 PM: Brooklyn-bound M trains are running with delays.

Brooklyn-bound F trains are rerouted via C line from W 4 St to Jay St.

What’s Happening?

  • NYPD is responding to an unauthorized person on the tracks near 2 Av.

For service to/from Broadway-Lafayette St, use B, D, M trains.

For service to /from Delancey St-Essex St, use the M train.

For service to/from 2 Av, East Broadway, and York St, take a northbound train.


9:07 PM: Queens-bound N, R, W trains are running with delays after we moved a work equipment train in Manhattan.


9:26 PM: Brooklyn-bound F, M trains are running with delays after NYPD removed an unauthorized person from the tracks near 2 Av.

Brooklyn-bound F, M trains have resumed making regularly scheduled stops


9:35 PM: Southbound 6 trains run express from 125 St to 42 St.

For skipped stops, take a southbound train.

Expect 4, 5 delay.

Trains are delayed while we respond to a report of smoke at 59 St .


9:43 PM: Northbound N, R trains are running express from 59 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

We are removing a train with a mechanical problem from service at 59 St.

For service to/from 53 St and 45 St, take a southbound local train.

For service to/from 25 St, Prospect Av, 4 Av-9 St, Union St , use the D train.


9:43 PM: Southbound 6 trains run express from 125 St to 42 St.

For skipped stops, take a southbound train.

Expect 4, 5 delay.

Trains are delayed while we respond to a report of smoke at 59 St.

Some southbound 6 trains will end at 86 St.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.


9:57 PM: Northbound N, R trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at 59 St.


10:13 PM: E trains are delayed entering/leaving Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer.

NYPD is responding to someone being disruptive on a train at that station.


10:13 PM: Southbound N, Q trains are delayed while EMS responds to someone in need of medical help on a train at Canal St.


10:19 PM: Southbound N, Q trains are rerouted via R line from Canal St to DeKalb Av.

EMS is responding to someone in need of medical help on a train at Canal St.

Boarding Change:

  • At Canal St, board southbound N, Q trains on the upper-level R train platform.

Expect delays in southbound R train service.


10:22 PM: Northbound Q trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at Coney Island-Stillwell Av.


10:48 PM: Middle Village-Metropolitan Av-bound M trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for a person in need on a train at Delancey St-Essex St.


10:54 PM: Southbound N‌, Q, R trains are running with delays after EMS responded to someone in need of medical help on a train at Canal St.


11:07 PM: Northbound A, E trains are running on the express track from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

A work train is moving through the area from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

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


11:19 PM: Northbound A, E trains are running with delays after a work train moved through the area from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

Northbound A, E trains have resumed running on the local track from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.


11:48 PM: Flushing-Main St-bound 7 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for a person in need on a train at Court Sq.


11:52 PM: ARockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.

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