BM5 via Woodhaven

Dude may not take the on the weekends. On weekdays, it's somewhat tolerable, but on weekends, forget it. That train has been useless to me multiple times because of the insane gaps in service.

Hmm, that sounds rather familiar.

Service Change Posted: 02/20/2019 7:27PM There are delays and service changes on and trains due to a signal problem at Hoyt-Schermerhorn. The last stop on some southbound and trains will end at Jay St-MetroTech or World Trade Center. Please see a station agent for a courtesy pass for continuing bus or train service. For service between Broadway Junction and Jay St-MetroTech, please use the B25 Bus. Expect delays in northbound and train service.

There's a situation that looks like might evolve into a service change at Prospect Park. Stay tuned: Delays Posted: 02/20/2019 5:33PM and trains are running with residual delays in both directions because of multiple trains having their brakes activated in Brooklyn. Service is also delayed because of winter storm conditions.

Service Change Posted: 02/20/2019 3:51PM There are delays and services changes on and train lines because a train's brakes were automatically activated at DeKalb Av. Southbound trains are running on the line from Canal St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av. Southbound trains are running on the line from Canal St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av. The last stop on some northbound trains will be Prospect Pk. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Service Change Posted: 02/20/2019 3:55PM There are service changes and delays in southbound and train service because a train's brakes were activated at Clark St. Some southbound and trains will end at South Ferry on the line. Some southbound and trains are running on the local track from 96 St to Chambers St. Some southbound and trains are running on the local track from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College or Crown Hts-Utica Av. Expect delays in , , , and train service.

Service Change Posted: 02/19/2019 8:42PM There are delays and service changes in and service in both directions because between Manhattan and Queens because of a person on the tracks being struck by a train at Grand Central-42 St. There is no train service in either direction between 34-Hudson Yards and Hunters Point Av. There is reduced train service between Hunters Points Av and Flushing-Main St. express train service is suspended. The LIRR is accommodating NYCTransit Metrocard holders at no additional charge at Penn Station, Woodside, and Flushing-Main St. See a station agent to receive a courtesy pass for continuing train or bus service. STATION-SPECIFiC ALTERNATIVES For service to and from 34-Hudson Yards, consider taking M34 SBS for crosstown service or traveling to Penn Station for train service between Manhattan and Queens. For service to and from 42 St-Times Sq, consider transferring between the 42 St Shuttle, Grand Central-42 St, the , .or lines, and or lines for service to and from Queensboro Plaza, where Queens-bound line service is available. For service to and from 5 Av-Bryant Park, consider taking the train for service between Manhattan and Queens. For service to and from Grand Central-42 St, consider transferring between the . , or lines, and [ or lines for service to and from Queensboro Plaza, where Queens-bound train service is available. There is currently no train service at Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av. Consider taking the nearby line at 21 St. Here are directions: http:bit.ly/2LsNHsR For Manhattan-bound service from Hunters Point Av, consider taking the nearby line at 21 St to Manhattan-bound or service at Court Sq. Here are directions to 21 St: http://bit.ly/2kmLvXC As an alternative, take a Queens-bound train and transfer for continuing service at either Court Sq or Queensboro Plaza.

Service Change Posted: 02/19/2019 11:19AM There is no train service between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Kew Gardens-Union Tpke and limited service in Queens past Queens Plaza while our crews work on a signal problem at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av/JFK Airport. LIRR is accommodating NYCT MetroCard holders at Jamaica and Penn Station. Consider taking the Q60 bus, which runs between Jamaica Center and Kew Gardens. See a station agent for a courtesy pass for continuing train or bus service. Expect delays in and train service in both directions. Based on Subway Time: Some trains are running express to 179 Street. Some trains are terminating at Forest Hills-71 Avenue. Some trains are terminating at Queens Plaza. Some SB trains are making local stops in Queens.

This route would be way too slow for it to even be a viable alternative to the . The most I see it doing is providing additional service (besides the M42) along 42nd Street. That should be addressed by making the M42 more reliable and adding service where needed,

That's correct. There will also be a 7:10 AM trip on the QM2 from Bay Terrace on top of the existing Saturday Schedule for President's Day.

President's Day Schedules are out for the Staten Island Express routes. Don't know if there was advanced notice on these schedules: http://web.mta.info/nyct/service/bus/spcl_presDay.htm Notes: SIM1 bus service ends an hour later than normal (SIM1C service starts at 9:20 AM instead of 8:22 AM) in the AM, and 30 minutes later than normal in the PM. There is no SIM3 bus service, all service will run as SIM3C throughout the day. SIM4 bus service operates every 20 minutes instead of every 5-6 minutes. There is no SIM4X, SIM8X bus. The SIM6, SIM7, SIM31 & SIM32 will be operating every 20-30 minutes. The SIM22 will be operating every 30 minutes. The SIM25 & SIM26 will be operating every 20-35 minutes.

For the second time today... Service Change Posted: 02/16/2019 10:55PM and trains have service changes and delays because of a signal problem near Queensboro Plaza. Some Queensboro Plaza-bound trains are ending at 57 St-7 Av or Times Square-42 St. Some Forest Hills-bound trains are stopping along the line from 57 St-7 Av to Lexington Av-63 St, then over the line to 36 St. Expect delays in train service. UPDATE: Service Change Posted: 02/16/2019 11:30PM and trains have service changes and delays because of a signal problem near Queensboro Plaza. There is no train service in both directions between Lexington Av-59 St and Queensboro Plaza. Some Queensboro Plaza-bound trains are ending at Lexington Av-59 St or Times Square-42 St. Forest Hills-bound trains are stopping along the line from 57 St-7 Av to Lexington Av-63 St, then over the (F) line to 36 St. For service between Manhattan and Queens, consider taking train service. Expect delays in train service.

You should see some of the replies under one of the MTA's tweets today. They set themselves up for that:

Update to the above: Some SB trains are running local in Queens. These trains will operate via 63 Street. All NB trains running via Crosstown ONLY will be making local stops in Queens.

I'm being burned at Jay Street by this as I speak: Service Change Posted: 02/12/2019 5:28PM There are service changes and delays on and trains while we fix network communication issues at the Queensboro Tower. trains are running on the line between Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and 5 Av in both directions. Some northbound trains are stopping along the line from Bergen St to Court Sq then along the line to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av. trains are running on the line between 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and 36 St (Qns) in both directions. Expect delays in , , , and train service.