Alert Summary for 5/5/2026

12:58 AM: E, F‌ trains are running with delays in both directions while we perform track maintenance in Queens.


1:04 AM: ‌A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are running with delays in both directions after the South Channel Bridge opened for marine traffic to pass.


1:12 AM: Uptown N trains are delayed while work trains move between Manhattan and Queens.


1:15 AM: Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer-bound J trains are running with delays after we removed a train in need of cleaning from service at Bowery.


1:43 AM: Uptown 4, 6 trains are running with delays after we addressed a switch problem at 59 St.


2:56 AM: Uptown Q trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at Avenue H.


3:02 AM: New Lots Av-bound 4 trains are delayed while we conduct track maintenance near Crown Heights-Utica Av.


3:14 AM: Downtown E trains are rerouted via Roosevelt Island from Queens to Manhattan.

We are performing track maintenance near 5 Av/53 St.

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 a longer wait for a downtown F train while they share the track with rerouted trains.


3:15 AM: 6 trains are running with delays in both directions after track maintenance near Hunts Point Av concluded.


3:58 AM: Downtown E, F trains are running with delays after track maintenance near 5 Av/53 St concluded.

Downtown E trains have resumed running scheduled service from 36 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq.


4:44 AM: Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 trains are delayed while we perform track maintenance near Hunts Point Av.


5:14 AM: Uptown 4, 6 trains are running on the express track from 14 St-Union Sq to Grand Central-42 St while we address a signal problem at Astor Place.

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


5:28 AM: Uptown 4, 6 trains are running with delays after we addressed a signal problem at Astor Place.

Uptown 4, 6 trains have resumed making regular stops from 14 St-Union Sq to Grand Central-42 St.


6:22 AM: Downtown Q trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Avenue J.


6:26 AM: You may wait longer for an uptown C train.

We’re running as much service as we can with the train crews we have available.


7:22 AM: Jamaica-bound J and Middle Village-Metropolitan Av-bound M trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Lorimer St.


7:32 AM: Jamaica-bound J and Middle Village-bound M trains express from Marcy Av to Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.

Broad St-bound J, Z local Myrtle Ave to Marcy Av.

What’s Happening:

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

If your stop is skipped, use a Broad St-bound J or Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M train.


7:33 AM: Jamaica-bound J and Middle Village-bound M trains will run express from Marcy Av to Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.

What’s Happening:

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

If your stop is skipped, use a Broad St-bound J or Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M train.


7:44 AM: Jamaica-bound J and Middle Village-bound M trains express from Marcy Av to Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs.

Broad St-bound J, Z local Myrtle Ave to Marcy Av.

What’s Happening:

  • While we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at Lorimer St.

If your stop is skipped, use a Broad St-bound J, Z or Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M train.


7:52 AM: Uptown 6 trains are running express from 14 St-Union Sq to Grand Central-42 St while we remove debris from the tracks near Grand Central-42 St.

If your stop is skipped, take a downtown train.

Expect delays in uptown 4, 5 train service while trains share the express track.


7:55 AM: Uptown 6 trains are running with delays after we removed debris from the tracks near Grand Central-42 St.

Uptown 6 trains have resumed making regular station stops from 14 St-Union Sq to Grand Central-42 St.


8:13 AM: Uptown A, C trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at Canal St.


8:25 AM: Downtown 2 trains are delayed because of an NYPD investigation at Nereid Av.


8:38 AM: J, M trains are running with delays in both directions after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at Lorimer St.

J, M trains have resumed making their regular stops.


8:38 AM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for maritime traffic to pass.


8:40 AM: Flushing-Main St-bound 7, 7 express trains are running with delays while we address a signal malfunction near 40 St-Lowery St.


8:45 AM: Downtown C, E trains are delayed while we get medical help for someone at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.


9:51 AM: Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train’s brakes to activate near E 105 St.

The last stop for some Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains will be Livonia Av, Broadway Junction, or Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs where trains will turn back for 8 Av-bound service.

Listen to announcements to hear how your train will operate.


9:54 AM: Jamaica-179 St-bound F trains and Court Sq-bound G trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at Fort Hamilton Pkwy.


10:32 AM: Uptown N, R, W trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance at Lexington Av/59 St.


11:01 AM: Downtown R, W trains are delayed while we remove a train with a door problem from service at Whitehall St-South Ferry.

Downtown R via Q from Canal St to DeKalb Av.


11:01 AM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running with delays while we address a signal malfunction near Bowling Green.


11:10 AM: Downtown R, W trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a door problem from service at Whitehall St-South Ferry.

Downtown R trains have resumed scheduled stops.


11:59 AM: Downtown F trains are delayed while we get medical help for someone at Parsons Blvd.


12:08 PM: Uptown B, D trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at Broadway-Lafayette St.


12:13 PM: Uptown 4, 5 trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at Fulton St.


12:15 PM: Downtown F runs express from 179 St to Kew Gardens-Union Tpke.

If your stop is skipped, take a 179 St-bound train.

What’s Happening?

  • F trains are delayed in both directions while we get medical help for someone at Parsons Blvd.

Travel Alternatives:

  • For service between Jamaica-179 St and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer, take a Q1 bus.

  • For service between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Parsons Blvd, take a Q60 bus.

  • Consider taking a Q60 bus from Parsons Blvd to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av to transfer to an M or R train for service between Manhattan and Queens.


12:30 PM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound F trains are delayed while we conduct an investigation at Jay St-MetroTech.


12:39 PM: Downtown E, F trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Lexington Av/53 St.


12:59 PM: 2, 5 trains are delayed in both directions while we request NYPD assistance for an unauthorized person on the tracks near 3 Av/149 St.


1:40 PM: 2, 5 trains are running with delays in both directions after NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the tracks near 3 Av/149 St.


1:42 PM: Middle Village-Metropolitan Av-bound M and downtown F trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at W 4 St-Wash Sq.


1:46 PM: Uptown B, Q trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at Prospect Park.


1:51 PM: Uptown 1 trains are delayed while we investigate a train with a door problem at 72 St.


1:54 PM: Uptown B, D trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone at 34 St-Herald Sq.


1:54 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are delayed while we replace a broken rail near Bowling Green.


2:16 PM: Uptown 4, 5 trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at Fulton St.


2:23 PM: Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound Q trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated at Avenue H.


2:24 PM: There is no 4 train service between Manhattan and Brooklyn.

5 trains are running on the 2 line between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Nevins St.

What’s Happening?

  • We are replacing a broken rail near Bowling Green

Service Changes:

  • The last stop for downtown 4 trains is Bowling Green.

  • The last stop on uptown 4 trains will be Crown Heights-Utica Av.

  • The last stop on some downtown 4, 5 trains will be Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

Listen for announcements on how your train will run.

Expect 2 train delays in both directions while they share tracks with rerouted trains.


2:27 PM: There is no 4 train service between Manhattan and Brooklyn.

5 trains are running on the 2 line between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Nevins St.

What’s Happening?

  • We are replacing a broken rail near Bowling Green

Service Changes:

  • The last stop for downtown 4 trains is Bowling Green.

  • The last stop on uptown 4 trains will be Crown Heights-Utica Av.

  • The last stop on some downtown 4, 5 trains will be Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

Listen for announcements on how your train will run.

Expect 2 train delays in both directions while they share tracks with rerouted trains.

Travel Alternatives:

  • For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take a 2, 3, A, C, Q, R train.

2:27 PM: 6 trains are delayed entering/leaving Pelham Bay Park while we address a switch problem near that station.


2:29 PM: Uptown Q trains are delayed while we remove a train with a door problem from service at Lexington Av/63 St.


2:36 PM: Stillwell Av‌-bound N express from Kings Hwy to Stillwell Av‌.

If your stop is skipped, take an uptown train.

We are getting medical help for someone at 86 St.


3:06 PM: Downtown 6 trains are delayed while we address a signal problem at Parkchester.

Some downtown 6 trains are running express from Parkchester to Hunts Point Av.

Listen for announcements on how your train will run.


3:13 PM: Uptown C trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated near Euclid Av.


3:18 PM: Uptown C trains are running express from Euclid Av to Broadway Junction while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated near Euclid Av.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Euclid Av-bound C train.


3:30 PM: Coney Island-Stillwell Avbound N trains are running with delays after EMS assisted someone on a train at 86 St.

Coney Island-Stillwell Avbound N trains have resumed making local stops from Kings Hwy to Coney Island-Stillwell Av‌.


3:30 PM: Downtown 4 trains are delayed while we address a mechanical problem on a train at Mt Eden Av.

Some downtown 4 trains are running express from Burnside Av to 167 St.

Listen for announcements on how your train will run.


3:31 PM: Uptown C trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near Euclid Av.

Uptown C trains have resumed making local stops from Euclid Av to Broadway Junction.


4:45 PM: R trains are delayed in both directions while NYPD responds to an unauthorized perosn on the tracks near 86 St.


4:50 PM: No R service between 36 St(Brooklyn) and 4 Av/9 St.

Bay Ridge-95 St-bound R will end at 9 Av on the D.

What’s Happening?

  • NYPD is responding to an unauthorized person on the tracks near 86 St.

4:55 PM: 5 trains are delayed in both directions while we address a mechanical problem on a train near Eastchester-Dyre Av.


4:58 PM: Downtown 6 trains are delayed while we investigate what activated a train’s brakes at Castle Hill Av.


5:02 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running with delays after we requested EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at Bowling Green.


5:08 PM: R trains are running with delays in both directions after NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the tracks near 86 St.

R trains have resumed making scheduled stops between 36 St(Brooklyn) and Bay Ridge-95 St.


5:17 PM: Queens-bound A trains are running with delays after we addressed a signal problem at Utica Av.


5:28 PM: Downtown F, M and World Trade Center -bound E trains are running with delays while we conduct switch maintenance near W 4 St-Wash Sq.


6:15 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are delayed while we investigate what activated a train’s brakes near 59 St.


6:16 PM: Downtown B, C trains are running express from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at 86 St.

Expect delays on downtown A, D trains while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.


6:28 PM: Q trains are running with delays in both directions after multiple incidents along the line.

What Happened?

  • We removed debris from the tracks at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

  • We requested NYPD for people being disruptive on a train at Newkirk Plaza.


6:53 PM: F, M trains are running with delays in both directions, Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M severely, after we conducted switch maintenance near W 4 St-Wash Sq.


7:25 PM: Uptown Q trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 57 St/7 Av.


7:30 PM: Downtown 2 trains are delayed while FDNY responds to a report of smoke near Bronx Park East.


8:25 PM: Uptown F trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Avenue U.


8:45 PM: Downtown F via C from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech.

M via E between W 4 St-Wash Sq and World Trade Center.

What’s Happening?

  • We are investigating why a train’s brakes activated near Broadway-Lafayette St.

8:48 PM: Downtown F via C from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech.

No M between Essex St and World Trade Center on the E.

What’s Happening?

  • We are investigating why a train’s brakes activated near Broadway-Lafayette St.

Middle Village-Metropolitan Av-bound M will end at Chambers St on the J or World Trade Center on the E. Listen for announcements to hear how your train will operate.

Forest Hills-71 Av-bound M will end at Essex St.


8:58 PM: Coney Island -bound F and Church Av-bound G are running express from Smith-9 Sts to Church Av.

What’s Happening?

  • We’re removing a train in need of cleaning from service at Church Av.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Queens-bound F or G train.


8:59 PM: Downtown F and M trains in both directions are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near Broadway-Lafayette St.

Downtown F and M trains in both directions have resumed making scheduled stops.


9:11 PM: Coney Island -bound F and Church Av-bound G trains are running with delays after we removed a train in need of cleaning from service at Church Av.

Coney Island -bound F and Church Av-bound G trains have resumed making local stops from Smith-9 Sts to Church Av.


9:38 PM: Uptown 2 trains are delayed while we request FDNY assistance for a report of a track fire at Pelham Pkwy.

Some uptown 2 trains are running express from E 180 St to Gun Hill Rd.

Listen for announcements on how your train will run.


10:15 PM: Uptown N trains are delayed while NYPD responds to someone being disruptive on a train at 20 Av.


10:22 PM: Uptown N trains are running express from Kings Hwy to 59 St(Brooklyn).

NYPD is responding to someone being disruptive at 20 Av.

For service to/from bypassed stops, take a Coney Island-bound N train.


10:30 PM: Canarsie-bound L trains are running with delays after we removed a train from service at 8 Av.


10:46 PM: Uptown N trains are running with delays after NYPD responded to someone being disruptive at 20 Av.

Uptown N trains have resumed making scheduled stops.


10:55 PM: Uptown N, R trains are delayed while we investigate why a train’s brakes activated near 5 Av/59 St.


11:40 PM: You may wait longer for a downtown Q train.

We’re running as much service as we can with the train crews we have available.


11:44 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at 34 St-Penn Station.


11:51 PM: L trains are delayed in both directions while we investigate a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks near 14 St-Union Sq.

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