BM5 via Woodhaven

Part Suspended N‌o southbound service from Jay St-MetroTech to Euclid Av. train service between Euclid Av and 168 St has been suspended. What's Happening? We're conducting urgent track maintenance near Jay St-MetroTech. Additional Service Changes: Southbound trains are running on the line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jay St-MetroTech. The last stop on some southbound trains will be 2 Av on the line or World Trade Center on the line. Expect delays in service. The last stop on southbound trains will be Chambers St or Jay St-MetroTech. trains are making all local stops in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Alternative Service: For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, consider a train. For service in Brooklyn, consider a B25 bus. For service in The Rockaways, consider a Q22 bus. From Broadway Junction to Manhattan, transfer to a train. LIRR is cross-honoring between Far Rockaway and Penn Station. See a station agent for a free courtesy pass to continue your trip. Posted: 11/14/2022 02:32PM

Don't know where the incident happened, but was there no way to at least keep partial service on this branch? ---------------------- Suspended Train service is suspended in both directions on the Port Washington Branch because of an unauthorized person on the tracks being struck by a train. NYC Transit is cross-honoring fares at Penn Station on the train and at Woodside & Flushing-Main Street on the train. Customers traveling to Woodside from Penn can also use Mainline service. Customers are encouraged to use other branches where possible, including the Oyster Bay Branch. See our TrainTime app or visit mta.info for updates. Posted: 11/11/2022 06:35PM

They used to do this, I remember requesting timetables like 10+ years ago and they would mail them. I don't remember when they stopped doing that though.

They used to do this, I remember requesting timetables like 10+ years ago and they would mail them. I don't remember when they stopped doing that though.

If what the feeds are saying is true, there's a 40-45 minute gap between the last train to 205th and the first train terminating at 145th. Even if it's not, those directly involved in planning and/or approving today's service change together needs to have their heads examined. There's absolutely no way they could have though that having the on 15 minute headways and being extended to the Bronx would not have caused issues in service. When I first saw the hours it was in effect I knew it was gonna be on some bullshit. Apparently they don't even have an actual schedule out for it either which is even worse. What I would have done if the change was necessary, is to have the and run the way they were planned for the duration of the day. It would be like 7AM to 11 PM or something (and then have a modified schedule for it). That also provides enough cover in case whatever work was done took longer than usual. Also affects fewer riders than those who are riding in between say 1-4 PM, who may find themselves screwed when they're planning their trips based on the GO and now it's all back to normal. EDIT: Isn't this a wonderful to be happening right now. It'll make that to transition period even better (/s). Delays trains are delayed while we conduct emergency track repairs in Manhattan. Posted: 11/05/2022 01:58PM

Now that's some damage! Suspended train service is suspended. trains are running with delays in both directions. What's Happening? Our crews are addressing a signal problem at 59 St-Columbus Circle. Additional Service Changes Northbound trains are running on the local track from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle. Board trains on the local platform at 34 St-Penn Station. Some trains are running on the line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 59 St-Columbus Circle. Some northbound trains are running on the local track from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 59 St-Columbus Circle. Some northbound trains are running on the line from Bergen St to Court Sq-23 St, then via the line to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av. Some northbound trains are running on the line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 5 Av/53 St. Alternative Service For stations in Brooklyn, take a train. For stations in The Bronx, take a train. Posted: 11/02/2022 04:38PM Not Mentioned: Some SB trains are running via the from 5th Ave - 53rd St to W 4th Street

Trains Rerouted Northbound via W 4 St-Wash Sq to 59 St-Columbus Circle. trains running with extensive delays in both directions. Emergency services are responding to someone who was struck by a train at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. Northbound trains running with delays. Expect delays in northbound service while they share the track with rerouted trains. Posted: 10/31/2022 07:15AM

I think various factors went into that decision. With the ongoing bus shortage, and with how much of a PITA it can be going down Flatbush Avenue, I think it was the best possible option to run them from Prospect Park. Plus, the is not a full time Broadway local, so it would be a service cut during late night hours if it was just the . I wonder if they could have done things slightly differently to avoid the issues on 6th Avenue, with the and switching at various points. It might not seem like it's that bad because of their headways, but keep in mind you have all four lines operating every 12 minutes, and with both merges, the local track will have all together (meaning a combined 3 minute headway, IF they are spaced out evenly, which surprise surprise...they weren't). Also one switch problem or incident and then you're screwed with all this local-express switching. If the switch from the SB local track at West 4th Street is stuck to the local position for example, it would be easier to have the switch over at 42nd Street when there's nothing else going on in that area. There was an issue on the local tracks this weekend at some point and they had some trains switching to the express track south of 42nd Street, on top of having the trains cross over to the local track at the same location. Yikes! They could have rerouted the instead onto 6th Avenue potentially and we wouldn't be dealing with all this merging to/from the express tracks. It would just be the merging to the express tracks approaching West 4th (and vice versa in the other direction), rather than two merges. You're dealing with the same merging north of 47th-50th Streets on the local track, but you wouldn't have the mergers between 42nd & 34th Streets. The downtown would switch off to the 8th Avenue line south of West 4th, but there's less train traffic with the already being on the express track. So TLDR, the switching and mergers would The local tracks affect the a less, and the would be affected by about a similar amount. The gets to remain on 8th Avenue, and Broadway service would remain consistent for the whole weekend. This is what I would have ideally have gone with. --------------------------------------------------- If that was not an option for some reason, then I guess maybe perhaps suspend the , and have the run from 168th Street to Prospect Park (making all weekday stops plus the three stops north of 145th Street). You would need to have the would run to/from Euclid Avenue during daytime hours to replace the in Brooklyn. Then I guess you could have the via Broadway ( to 96th, and via 63rd). The would not be running in this scenario. ^^^However, where that becomes and issue is during late nights, because you don't need the all on CPW, and running the as a shuttle from Prospect Park to Atlantic would just be completely annoying after having dealt with the shuttle buses. However if you send the into Manhattan, but not up CPW, where would it go? To 96th Street would overserve the 2nd Avenue portion (since the would already be there) while being a service cut on Broadway, and running it on Broadway would make it a , on top of having an inconsistent day/night service pattern south of Atlantic. Late night shuttle buses running to Atlantic Avenue I guess would mean less transferring, but you need more transfers, and again the subway commutes would be inconsistent and riders would have to be extra mindful of that, which would be a headache all around.

From PACE Website Many of the 69 shuttle bus routes are commuter rail shuttles timed to meet either with Metra trains from Chicago (either fixed route, or flex/on-demand) or are rush hour feeders to/from CTA trains. Some routes did provide local service in various forms, they are mentioned with timetable information from pre-2020 for those curious: 320 (Effectively Two Separate Services) - Oak Park / Chicago City Line - Forest Park & Forest Park - Cook County Maybrook Courts Weekdays Only, some thru service at Forest Park (No Transit Alt. - Use the Long Walkway between Forest Park Station & Maybrook Courts) 372 Dixie Highway - Chicago Heights to Homewood Amtrak / Metra Station Weekdays only, every 60 minutes from 6:20 AM - 6:09 PM No Alternatives from Homewood Limited Alternatives from Chicago Heights on certain points with routes 352/360/890 382 - Midway Orange Line CTA Station to Oak Lawn, Via Bedford Park Industrial Business Park Weekday rush hours only No nearby alternative for intermediate north-south Central Avenue Service Various options exist for service to/from Midway Station from Central Ave locations: 379, 384, 385, 390 The 383 & 769 exist for Midway Station - southern Oak Lawn destinations 608 - Pace NW Transportation Center to Metra Roselle Station Weekdays only, every 30 minutes peak / every 60 minutes off-peak ZERO Alternatives, permanent eliminates all service in the neighborhoods it solely alone 611 - North Schaumburg Shuttle Rush hours only, every 15 minutes Route almost entirely served by the 905 696 - Randhurst Mall (Prospect Heights / Mount Prospect) to Harper College Weekdays Only, varying headways Several Alternatives for Harper College - Woodfield Mall: Harper College served by 697 which goes to/from Woodfield Mall for connections to alternatives headed east Golf Road served by 554 which goes to/from Woodfield Mall for connections to alternatives headed east Very limited and/or indirect alternatives for Woodfield Mall - Prospect Heights / Mount Prospect The 594 offers limited alternative for Woodfield Mall - Arlington Heights travel Arlington Heights On-Demand may also provide alternatives for 696 For Prospect Heights & Mount Prospect, use 208/234 (X-fer in Des Plaines) or 604/234 (X-fer in Wheeling) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ One was a suburban commuter express bus, with limited stops for transfer connections to other PACE routes and the CTA el system: 895 - Chicago Ridge Mall P & R to Schaumburg Businesses / Corporate Centers Intermediate stop at CTA Rosemont Station (some trips) and PACE NW TC Weekday rush hours with one midday trip Several Alternatives from Pace NW TC to Corporate Centers: 554, 695, 905 Alternative from Rosemont Station to Pace NW TC: 600, 606 From Chicago Ridge Mall Area, very indirect method: Use 384 bus to Midway Station, then take Orange Line into Chicago X-Fer to Blue Line (O'Hare-bound) in Loop to Rosemont Station Take 600 or 606 to NW TC, then either 554, 695, or 905

Yeah, I've been constantly having issues moreso now than ever, after several months of having the card, I run into a "READ ERROR" on the buses on occasions (usually works fine on the subway). I've had to change my card in one instance because it almost always stopped working on the bus a little over halfway through the monthly period. It's highly annoying although thankfully from my interactions with the operators, it seems like they're understanding of it. I've never remember having this issue like that pre pandemic either.

Add the IRT into the mix: Some Reroutes Southbound trains express from 72 St to Times Sq-42 St. Northbound trains via from 149 St-Grand Concourse to Nevins St. trains are delayed in both directions while we emergency teams respond to someone who was struck by a train ‌at 59 St-Columbus Circle. For service to/from bypassed stations, take a northbound train. You may wait longer for southbound and trains as they share tracks with these rerouted trains. Posted: 10/24/2022 05:36PM

Well the police got on the car in front of me on the train somewhere between Prospect and Atlantic, and there's was no announcement made on the train...LOL.

??? Part Suspended There is no train service between Bay 50 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av while we replace rails near 9 Av. Some southbound trains are running on the line from 36 St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av. Expect delays in service while rerouted trains share tracks. Alternative Service: For alternate service to Coney Island-Stillwell Av, consider nearby trains. For alternative service between Bay 50 St and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, consider nearby B64, B68, or B82 bus service. Posted: 10/19/2022 03:31PM

There are delays and on the right now because someone got struck by a train at Grand Central. Details to come.

Stations Skipped Forest Hills/Jamaica-bound trains are bypassing Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av while NYPD conducts an investigation at that station. trains are running with delays in both directions. Some northbound trains are running on the express track in Manhattan to alleviate track congestion. There is limited train service between Forest Hills-71 Av and Delancey St-Essex St. The last stop on some 71 Av-bound trains is Delancey St-Essex St. Alternative Service For service to/from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, take a southbound train or consider nearby service. While we work to get trains back on schedule, consider nearby Q60 buses. LIRR is cross-honoring MetroCard holders/OMNY users in both directions between 34 St-Penn Station and Jamaica. Posted: 10/17/2022 06:11PM Not Mentioned: Some trains are running via the to/from 168th Street. Some trains are running via the and lines to/from 96th Street. Jamaica-bound trains are making local stops (except Roosevelt Avenue) in Queens.

Part Suspended There are no trains running between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Broadway Junction. We're investigating a loss of third-rail power near 75 St-Elderts Ln. As an alternative, take Q56 buses making nearby station stops. Posted: 10/17/2022 12:29PM

Freudian Slip? -------------------------------------------------------- Part Suspended trains are not running between Forest Hills-71 Av and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer / Jamaica-179 St. We're investigating a mechanical problem on a train leaving Kew Gardens-Union Tpke. Travel Alternatives: For service between Forest Hills-71 Av and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer, take Q60-SBS buses. For service between Forest Hills-71 Av and Jamaica-179 St, take Q60 buses to Hillside Ave and transfer to Q43 buses. LIRR is cross-honoring Metrocard holders at no additional charge at Jamaica, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens and Penn Station. Posted: 10/15/2022 03:14PM

Looks like NYPD is conducting a second investigation at Mott Ave, service is suspended again to/from Far Rockaway. This time they apparently have shuttle buses: Part Suspended There are no A trains between Broad Channel and Far Rockaway-Mott Av while NYPD conducts an investigation at Far Rockaway-Mott Av. Far Rockaway-bound trains will end at Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St. Shuttle buses are operating between Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St and Far Rockaway-Mott Av in both directions. As an alternative, consider the Q53-SBS bus. Posted: 10/15/2022 02:30AM

Regular and service has resumed following the earlier shooting at Mott Ave. Delays trains are running with significant delays in both directions after NYPD completed an investigation at Far Rockaway-Mott Av. trains have resumed making regular station stops between Broad Channel and Far Rockaway-Mott Av. Posted: 10/14/2022 09:30PM --------------------------------------------------- Stations Skipped trains are bypassing 14 St in both directions while our crews conduct an investigation in that station. Posted: 10/14/2022 09:52PM

Unfortunately he did not survive. Apparently he was shot on the train, and according to several sources, people moved his body off the train. That's something that should never be done by any random individuals (with some very few exceptions). Also, here's an update to the above: Suspended No trains between Far Rockaway-Mott Av and Broad Channel in both directions. trains are suspended. What's Happening? NYPD is conducting an investigation at Far Rockaway-Mott Av. Far Rockaway-bound trains will end at Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St. Travel Alternatives: As an alternative for service, consider taking Q22, Q52-SBS or Q53-SBS buses. LIRR will accommodate MetroCard/OMNY holders at no additional charge at Far Rockaway, Atlantic Terminal and Penn Station. Posted: 10/14/2022 06:12PM ------------------------------------------------ More Broadway Line chaos: Multiple Changes Southbound trains express from 34 St-Herald Sq to Canal St. Southbound via from Canal St to DeKalb Av. What's Happening? We are investigating the cause of a train's brakes being activated at Canal St. Some southbound trains are stopping along the line from 36 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq then via the line to DeKalb Av. Expect delays in service as they share the track with these rerouted trains. Posted: 10/14/2022 06:48PM UPDATE: Suspended Southbound trains express from 34 St-Herald Sq to Canal St. Southbound via from Canal St to DeKalb Av. trains are suspended. What's Happening? We are investigating the cause of a train's brakes being activated at Canal St. Some southbound trains are stopping along the line from 36 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq then via the line to DeKalb Av. Expect delays in service as they share the track with these rerouted trains. Posted: 10/14/2022 07:15PM --------------------------------------------- Get ready for the shit show this is gonna cause: Delays trains are running with delays in both directions while we address network communication issues in Queens. Posted: 10/14/2022 07:10PM

From what I'm hearing, a teen got shot, which is plausible given how quick they were to do cross honoring on the Far Rockaway Branch, and how long these types of investigations take. Part Suspended No trains between Far Rockaway-Mott Av and Broad Channel in both directions. What's Happening? NYPD is conducting an investigation at Far Rockaway-Mott Av. Travel Alternatives: As an alternative for service, consider taking Q22, Q52-SBS or Q53-SBS buses. LIRR will accommodate MetroCard/OMNY holders at no additional charge at Far Rockaway, Atlantic Terminal and Penn Station. Posted: 10/14/2022 04:54PM

Get a load of this: Part Suspended There are no trains running between Delancey St-Essex St and Forest Hills-71 Av. service is disrupted in Queens. Southbound trains are running on the local track from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Queens Plaza. Southbound trains are running on the local track from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 36 St. We're addressing a signal problem near 36 St. Posted: 10/14/2022 12:09PM Multiple Changes train service is significantly disrupted while we address a switch problem in the tunnel between Queens and Manhattan. Service Northbound trains are running on the line from 57 St-7 Av to Lexington Av/63 St and then on the line to 36 St (Queens). Some trains will be rerouted all the way from Brooklyn, running on the line from DeKalb Av to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and then on the line to 36 St (Queens). For service to 5 Av/59 St or Lexington Av/59 St, take the or rerouted trains to nearby Lexington Av/63 St. For service from Lexington Av/59 St, take the downtown to Grand Central-42 St for a train. For service from 5 Av/59 St, take a southbound train to 57 St-7 Av for a Queens-bound or train. Or, walk to nearby Lexington Av/63 St. Service Northbound trains are running at slow speeds in Manhattan. The last stop on some northbound trains will be 57 St-7 Av. Some northbound trains will run on the line from 57 St-7 Av to 96 St. Use nearby or stations. Posted: 10/14/2022 12:12PM Not Mentioned: - Multiple trains are running via the line between Bergen Street and Court Square, and via the between Queens Plaza and Roosevelt Ave in both directions.

^^^Every 15 minutes along the entire between Astoria and Coney Island? SMH. But somehow the 2nd Avenue shuttle is more frequent. 🤦 They could have just rerouted the to Astoria while extending the to 96th, that's what they did earlier this year and for the longest of time too before the pandemic. ---------------------- Speaking of extending the train, not as interesting, but overnight service from November 5-6 only will operate to/from Essex Street.

Look, the confusion part can be annoying and all sure. However, my question is, why would you give yourself such little time to get to an interview, to the point that you ended up missing it because you went one stop further?

Some footage of Main Line Action from the new westbound platform and overpass which opened at Elmont. The eastbound platform opened last November, and the WB platform opened last Thursday. The announcements on social media came less than 90 minutes before the first scheduled trains were scheduled to stop. Eastbound Hempstead Branch trains, as well as many Ronkonkoma Branch Trains and some Port Jefferson Branch trains made stops here. Westbound Hempstead Branch trains will apparently start stopping on October 31st, but they will be skipping the station for now. 2002-2005 Kawasaki M9 Car 9144 on Hempstead Branch Train 762 at Elmont - UBS Arena by BM5 Photos 2022, on Flickr 2002-2005 Kawasaki M9 Car 9071 on Hempstead Branch Train 762 at Elmont - UBS Arena by BM5 Photos 2022, on Flickr 2002-2005 Bombardier M7 Car 7298 on Port Jefferson Branch Train 1728 at Elmont - UBS Arena by BM5 Photos 2022, on Flickr 2002-2005 Bombardier M7 Car 7069 on Hempstead Branch Train 766 at Elmont - UBS Arena by BM5 Photos 2022, on Flickr 2002-2005 Bombardier M7 Car 7428 on Hempstead Branch Train 765 at Elmont - UBS Arena by BM5 Photos 2022, on Flickr 2002-2005 Bombardier M7 Car 7365 on Ronkonkoma Branch Train 2078 at Elmont - UBS Arena by BM5 Photos 2022, on Flickr Thanks for viewing!