Alert Summary for 5/1/2026

Alert Summary

12:28 AM: Uptown Q trains are delayed while EMS responds to someone in need on a train at 7 Av.

12:47 AM: Uptown Q trains are delayed while EMS responds to someone in need on a train at 34 St-Herald Sq.

1:12 AM: Downtown F trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at 67 Av.

2:09 AM: Uptown F trains are delayed while we replace rails near 34 St-Herald Sq.

3:41 AM: Uptown 1, 2 trains are running express from Times Sq-42 St to 72 St while we conduct track maintenance at Times Sq-42 St.

For service to bypassed stations, take a downtown train.

3:44 AM: Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains are delayed while we conduct track maintenance at Wilson Av.

3:57 AM: Uptown 1, 2 trains are running with delays after we conducted track maintenance at Times Sq-42 St.

Uptown 1, 2 trains have resumed making regular stops in Manhattan.

4:54 AM: Uptown Q trains are delayed while NYPD conducts an investigation at Prospect Park.

5:15 AM: Downtown 6 trains are running express from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St while FDNY responds to a track fire at 116 St.

For service to bypassed stations, take a downtown train.

5:26 AM: Downtown 6 trains are running with delays after FDNY responded to a track fire at 116 St.

Downtown 6 trains have resumed making regular stops from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St.

6:16 AM: Court Sq-bound G trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at Church Av.

6:49 AM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are delayed because of an NYPD investigation at Bergen St.

6:57 AM: L trains are running with delays in both directions after we replaced a broken rail near Wilson Av.

7:18 AM: 34 St-Hudson Yards-bound 7, 7 express trains are running with delays after we requested NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive at Queensboro Plaza.

8:32 AM: 34 St-Hudson Yards-bound 7, 7 express trains are delayed because of an NYPD investigation at Hunters Point Av.

8:34 AM: Uptown B trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near Kings Hwy.

8:42 AM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running with delays after we requested EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

8:44 AM: Downtown B, D trains are delayed while we investigate what caused a train's brakes to activate near 42 St-Bryant Park.

8:52 AM: Pelham Bay Park 6 trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at 3 Av/138 St.

8:55 AM: Downtown 1 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive at 96 St.

8:55 AM: Uptown F trains are delayed while we address a signal problem in the tunnel connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan.

8:58 AM: Downtown 1 trains are express from 96 St to 72 St while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive at 96 St.

If your stop is skipped, take an uptown train.

Expect delays in downtown 2, 3 service while trains share the express track.

8:59 AM: Downtown 1 trains are running with delays after we requested NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive at 96 St.

Downtown 1 trains have resumed making their regular scheduled stops.

9:15 AM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are running with delays while we address a signal malfunction near 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza.

9:22 AM: Downtown N trains are running express from Astoria-Ditmars Blvd to Queensboro Plaza while we address a door problem on a train at 36 Av.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Astoria-Ditmars Blvd-bound train.

9:28 AM: Bay Ridge-95 St-bound R trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 59 St.

9:28 AM: Downtown N trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at 36 Av.

Downtown N trains have resumed making scheduled stops in Queens.

9:32 AM: Bay Ridge-95 St-bound R trains are running express from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 59 St.

What's Happening?

We are requesting NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 59 St.

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

9:36 AM: Bay Ridge-95 St-bound R trains are running with delays after we requested NYPD assistance for someone being disruptive on a train at 59 St.

Bay Ridge-95 St-bound R trains have resumed making scheduled stops.

10:11 AM: Uptown 4, 5 trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.

10:45 AM: Downtown B, D trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near 42 St-Bryant Park.

Service Changes

Some downtown B trains will run via the C line from 59 St-Columbus Circle to ‌W 4 St-Wash Sq, and then via the F line to 2 Av, the last stop.
Some downtown D trains will run via the ‌C line from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Jay St-MetroTech, and then via the F line to Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

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

Expect delays on downtown C, F trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.

10:50 AM: Some downtown 2 via 5 from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St.

Downtown 3 trains running with delays.

What's happening?

We're addressing a signal malfunction near 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza.

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

10:58 AM: Downtown 2 via 5 from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St.

Downtown 3 trains running with delays.

What's happening?

We're addressing a signal malfunction near 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza.

Some uptown 3 trains last stop will be Times Sq-42 St or 96 St, where trains will turn back for downtown service.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will operate.

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

11:22 AM: L trains are running with delays in both directions while we perform track maintenance in Brooklyn.

12:15 PM: Uptown F trains are running with delays while we conduct track maintenance near Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

Service Changes

Some uptown F trains are running via the D line from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to Broadway-Lafayette St.

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

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

12:16 PM: Downtown R, W trains are running express from 34 St-Herald Sq to Canal St.

What's Happening?

FDNY is responding to a report of smoke near 14 St-Union Sq.

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

Expect delays on downtown N, Q trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.

12:25 PM: Downtown Q trains are delayed while we remove a train car in need of cleaning from service at fTimes Sq-42 St.

12:28 PM: There is no F service in either direction between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and Kings Hwy while we conduct track maintenance near Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

Service Changes

Uptown F trains are running via the D line from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to Broadway-Lafayette St.
The last stop on Coney Island-Stillwell Av-bound F trains will be Kings Hwy, where they will turn back for uptown service.

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

Expect F delays in both directions.

For service between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and Kings Hwy, take nearby B82 buses.

12:31 PM: Downtown R, W trains are running with delays after we requested FDNY assistance for a report of smoke near 14 St-Union Sq.

Downtown R, W trains have resumed making their regular stops.

12:32 PM: Downtown 2, 3, 4, 5 trains are running with delays after we addressed a signal malfunction near 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza.

2, 3 trains have resumed making scheduled stops in both directions.

12:40 PM: F trains are running with delays in both directions after completing track maintenance near Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

F service has resumed in both directions.

F trains have resumed making scheduled stops in both directions.

12:40 PM: N, W trains are running with delays in both directions while we conduct track maintenance near Queensboro Plaza.

Service Changes

Some uptown N, W trains will end 96 St on the Q line, where they will turn back for downtown service.
Some Astoria-Ditmars Blvd-bound N, W trains will run express from Queensboro Plaza to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd.

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

Expect delays on uptown Q trains while they share the track with rerouted trains.

2:31 PM: A, Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.

2:33 PM: Downtown A, D trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 59 St-Columbus Circle.

2:38 PM: Coney Island-bound Q trains are delayed while we remove debris from the tracks at Cortelyou Rd.

2:41 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at Grand Central-42 St.

2:41 PM: Downtown 1 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at 168 St-Washington Hts.

3:04 PM: Downtown 1 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at 137 St-City College.

3:08 PM: Downtown 1 trains are running express from 145 St to 96 St while we request EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at 137 St-City College.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown 1 train.

3:24 PM: Uptown B trains are delayed while we investigate why a train's brakes activated at Church Av.

3:26 PM: Downtown 1 trains are running with delays after EMS assisted someone in need on a train at 137 St-City College.

Downtown 1 trains have resumed making scheduled stops from 145 St to 96 St.

3:29 PM: Downtown 2, 5 trains are delayed while we remove a train in need of cleaning from service at E 180 St.

3:39 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are running with delays after we addressed a door problem on a train at 34 St-Penn Station.

3:40 PM: Uptown B, Q trains are delayed while we address a signal problem near Prospect Park.

3:55 PM: Uptown D trains are delayed while we address a mechanical problem on a train at 9 Av.

4:12 PM: Norwood-bound D trains are running local from 161 St-Yankee Stadium to 167 St to provide extra service during an event at Yankee Stadium.

4:26 PM: C trains are delayed entering and leaving 168 St while we request EMS for a person in need on a train at that station.

4:26 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 96 St.

4:26 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are running on the local track from 96 St to 72 St while we remove a train with a door problem from service at 96 St.

Expect delays in 1 service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.

4:27 PM: Downtown 1, 2, 3 trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a door problem from service at 96 St.

Downtown 2, 3 trains have resumed making express stops from 96 St to 72 St.

4:28 PM: Uptown 6, 6 express trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of a sick passenger on a train at Grand Central-42 St.

4:29 PM: Downtown 1 trains are delayed while we address a switch problem at 96 St.

4:54 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running on the local track from 125 St to Grand Central-42 St while we request EMS assistance for someone in need at 86 St

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

4:54 PM: Bedford Park-bound B and Norwood-bound D trains are delayed while we investigate why a train's brakes activated at 170 St.

5:09 PM: 1, 2, 3 train service is disrupted in both directions in Manhattan.

The last stop on downtown 1 trains will be 168 St-Washington Hts or 145 St.

What's Happening?

We're addressing a switch problem at ‌96 St.

Service changes:

Downtown 2, 3 trains are running on the local track from 96 St to Times Sq-42 St or Chambers St.
The last stop on some downtown 3 trains will be via the 1 line at South Ferry.
Some downtown 2 trains are running via the 5 line from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.

Travel alternatives:

For service to/from Upper Manhattan, consider nearby A or C train stations.

5:10 PM: Coney Island-bound Q trains are delayed while we investigate a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks near Avenue M.

5:14 PM: Coney Island-bound Q trains are running express Prospect Park to Kings Hwy while we investigate a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks near Avenue M.

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

Expect Brighton Beach-bound B delays while they share tracks with rerouted trains.

5:16 PM: Coney Island-bound Q trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks near Avenue M.

Coney Island-bound Q trains have resumed local service from Prospect Park to Kings Hwy.

5:27 PM: 123 train service is disrupted in both directions in Manhattan.

No 1 trains between ‌137 St-City College and Times Sq-42 St in either direction.

What's Happening?

We're addressing a switch problem at ‌96 St.

Service changes:

The last stop on downtown 1 trains will be ‌168 St-Washington Hts‌ or ‌145 St‌.
1 trains are running express in both directions between Chambers St and Times Sq-42 St.
2, 3 trains are running on the local track between 96 St and Times Sq-42 St in both directions.
Some downtown 2, 3 trains will run local from Times Sq-42 St to Chambers St.
The last stop on some downtown 3 trains will be South Ferry on the 1 line.
Some downtown 2 trains are running via the 5 line from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.

Travel alternatives:

For service in Lower Manhattan and Midtown, consider N, Q, R, W trains.
For service to/from Upper Manhattan, consider nearby A, B, C, D train stations. For service between Manhattan and the Bronx, consider 4, B, D trains.

5:35 PM: 1, 2, 3 train service is severely disrupted in both directions in Manhattan.

No 1 trains between ‌137 St-City College and Times Sq-42 St in either direction.

What's Happening?

We're addressing a switch problem at ‌96 St.

Service changes:

The last stop on downtown 1 trains will be ‌168 St-Washington Hts‌ or ‌145 St‌ or 137 St-City College.
1 trains are running express in both directions between Chambers St and Times Sq-42 St.
2, 3 trains are running on the local track between 96 St and Times Sq-42 St in both directions.
Some downtown 2, 3 trains will run local from Times Sq-42 St to Chambers St.
The last stop on some downtown 3 trains will be South Ferry on the 1 line.
Some downtown 2 trains are running via the 5 line from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St.

Listen for announcements to hear how your train will run.

Travel alternatives:

For service in Lower Manhattan and Midtown, consider N, Q, R, W trains.
For service to/from Upper Manhattan, consider nearby A, B, C, D train stations. For service between Manhattan and the Bronx, consider 4, B, D trains.
For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, consider 4, 5, A, C, R trains.

5:40 PM: Uptown A, D trains are running with delays after NYPD conducted an investigation at 59 St-Columbus Circle.

5:41 PM: Jamaica-bound E, F trains are delayed while we remove a train with a door problem from service at Court Sq-23 St.

5:42 PM: 1, 2, 3 trains are running with severe delays in both directions after we addressed a switch problem at 96 St.

1, 2, 3 trains have resumed making scheduled stops in both directions.

6:03 PM: Downtown 4, 5 trains are running with delays after we requested EMS assistance for someone in need at Wall St.

6:31 PM: Downtown 4 trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem near Mosholu Pkwy.

6:45 PM: Uptown 6, 6 express trains are running express from ‌Grand Central-42 St to 125 St while the FDNY conducts an investigation at 110 St.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown 6 train.

Expect delays in ‌4, 5 service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.

6:59 PM: 1 trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a switch problem at 96 St.

7:28 PM: Downtown C, E trains are delayed while we request NYPD for a person being disruptive on a train at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.

7:59 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for a person in need on a train at 34 St-Penn Station.

8:00 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are running local from 34 St-Penn Station to 14 St while we request EMS assistance for a person in need on a train at 34 St-Penn Station.

Expect a longer wait for a downtown 1 train while they share tracks with rerouted trains.

8:09 PM: Uptown D, N trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

8:11 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are running with delays after EMS responded to a person in need on a train at 34 St-Penn Station.

Downtown 2, 3 trains have resumed making scheduled stops.

8:24 PM: Uptown C, E trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 14 St.

8:26 PM: Uptown C trains are running express from Euclid Av to Broadway Junction while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at Broadway Junction.

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

Expect delays in uptown A trains while tracks are shared.

8:26 PM: Downtown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we address a door problem on a train at 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza.

8:55 PM: Downtown 6 trains are running with delays while we address a signal problem at 59 St.

9:14 PM: Uptown 1, 2, 3 trains are running with delays after EMS assisted someone in need and we removed a train from service at 14 St.

9:24 PM: New Lots Av-bound 3 trains are delayed while we requested EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at Crown Heights-Utica Av.

9:24 PM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are delayed while we request EMS/NYPD assistance for someone in need on a train at Chambers St.

9:25 PM: Uptown 2 trains are rerouted via the 5 line from Nevins St to 149 St-Grand Concourse.

Uptown 3 trains are delayed.

What's Happening?

We've requested EMS/NYPD assistance for someone in need on a train at Chambers St.

For service to/from bypassed stations, take a downtown 2, 3 train.

Expect delays in 5 service while they share the tracks with rerouted trains.

9:25 PM: Uptown F trains are delayed while we request NYPD for people being disruptive on a train at Delancey St-Essex St.

9:32 PM: Uptown 2, 3 trains are running with delays after EMS/NYPD assisted someone in need on a train at Chambers St.

Uptown 2 trains have resumed making scheduled stops between Brooklyn and Manhattan.

9:54 PM: Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy-bound L trains are delayed while we request NYPD for an unauthorized person on the tracks at 14 St-Union Sq.

9:59 PM: Uptown 6 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone in need on a train at 23 St-Baruch College.

10:14 PM: Uptown 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 23 St-Baruch College.

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

10:15 PM: Uptown 1 trains are running with delays after we removed a train car from service at Chambers St.

10:15 PM: Uptown 6 trains are running with delays after EMS responded to someone in need on a train at 23 St-Baruch College.

10:18 PM: 6 trains are delayed in both directions while we conduct an investigation at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

10:18 PM: Uptown 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 33 St.

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

10:29 PM: 6 trains are running with delays in both directions after multiple incidents on the line.

What Happened?

EMS responded to someone in need on a train at 23 St-Baruch College.
EMS responded to someone in need on a train at 33 St.
We conducted an investigation at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

6 trains have resumed making scheduled stops in Manhattan.

11:42 PM: A‌ trains are delayed in both directions while the South Channel Bridge opens for marine traffic to pass.

Posted May 2, 2026, 4:26 AM UTC