Unplanned Subway Service Changes

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

Service Change  Posted: 12/12/2018  7:51PM 
 

There are and train service changes and delays while we perform track maintenance at Harlem-148 St.

Some northbound trains are stopping along the line from Nevins St to 149 St-Grand Concourse.

Northbound trains are running local from Chambers St to 96 St.

Expect delays in , , , and train service.  

[OverlyObsessed]

Uptown  trains will not be stopping on the local platform at 59th Street, and will be skipping 51st St due to unknown reasons.

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

 

Service Change  Posted: 12/17/2018  2:07PM 
 

There are delays and service changes in  and train service because of a signal problem at President St.

Some southbound trains will end at Chambers St.

Some southbound trains will end at Bowling Green or run on the line past Franklin Av.

Our crews are on the scene working to restore regular service as soon as possible.

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

Service Change  Posted: 12/17/2018  4:13PM 

train service will be limited through the rush hour because crews are working to correct ongoing signal problems at President St. 

Some southbound trains will end at Bowling Green. There will be no train service between Franklin Av and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College. For service to/from stations between President St and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College, use train service.

 

You can expect heavy congestion along the and lines. Consider alternate routes such as the   , , , or  lines, or the B44 bus making station stops between President St and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College. 

Edited December 17, 2018 by BM5 via Woodhaven

[Union Tpke]

There are delays in 7 train service in both directions this morning because of train connectivity issues.

Please allow additional travel time, or consider taking an E, M, F, R, or N train if you can. We're working to resolve these issues as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience. 

12/18/18 7:58 AM
NYC

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

This may evolve, because the whole 6th Avenue board northbound has 'Delayed' readings. Scrolling through some of the MTA twitter posts, and it appears that there is a track fire.

Delays  Posted: 12/18/2018 10:58PM 

Northbound  and  trains are delayed because of FDNY activity at Broadway-Lafayette St. 

 

Unconfirmed:

Some NB  trains may be heading via Montague to some location. The reason is that  and  are being delayed at Atlantic while  trains are up ahead at DeKalb (both of them are going via the Tunnel at this time). Not too sure though.

Edited December 19, 2018 by BM5 via Woodhaven

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

Delays Posted: 12/19/18 11:14 AM

and trains are running with delays in both directions because of a switch problem at 4 Av-9 St.

 

Not Mentioned:

Some NB trains are running via the from Coney Island to West 4th Street.

Edited December 19, 2018 by BM5 via Woodhaven

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

Good thing I decided to take the .

Service Change  Posted: 12/23/2018 10:47PM 

There are service changes and delays because someone requires medical assistance at 36 St.

Some northbound and trains will end at Court Square-23 St.

Some northbound trains are stopping along the line from 57 St-7 Av and ending at 96 St.

For service between Queens and Manhattan, consider taking or train service.

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

Service Change

and trains have service changes and delays because a person was struck by a train at 125 St.

Southbound trains are running express from 145 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

For bypassed stations, take a northbound train.

Expect delays in and train service.

[Lawrence St]

Merry Christmas from MTA!

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Service Change  Posted: 12/24/2018 12:29PM 

Southbound  and  trains have delays and service changes because of signal problems at Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College. 

 

Some southbound trains will end at Chambers St or New Lots Av on the line. 

 

Some southbound trains will end at Bowling Green or Utica Av-Crown Heights on the line. 

 

Expect delays on the  ,  , and lines.  

 

As an alternative, customers can use the B41 or B44 buses making nearby station stops. 

 

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

Santa out here putting in that work!

Service Change  Posted: 12/25/2018  1:09AM 

Northbound trains are running express from Parkchester to Pelham Bay Park because of an unauthorized person on the tracks at Westchester Sq-East Tremont Av. 
 

Delays  Posted: 12/25/2018  1:17AM 

Northbound trains have resumed making normal stops from Jay St-Metrotech to W 4 St-Wash Sq after our crews removed debris from the tracks that activated a train's emergency brakes at High St.

 

Expect residual delays in northbound  and train service.

Edited December 25, 2018 by BM5 via Woodhaven

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

Service Change  Posted: 12/26/2018 11:17PM 

Southbound and trains are making express stops from 34 St-Penn Station to Chambers St because someone was fatally struck by a train at 23 St. Emergency crews are on scene.

For service to bypassed stations, consider transferring to a northbound or train at 14 St or Chambers St, using nearby  train stations, or using nearby M20 bus service on 7th Av.

 

Expect delays in and  trains in both directions.

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

 

Service Change  Posted: 12/27/2018  3:58PM 
 

There are service changes and delays in and train service because of an unauthorized person on the tracks at Sheepshead Bay. 

Northbound trains are stopping along the line from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to DeKalb Av.

Northbound trains are stopping along the line from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to DeKalb Av.  

 

UPDATE 1:

Service Change  Posted: 12/27/2018  4:09PM 
 

There are service changes and delays in  and train service after someone was fatally struck by a train at Sheepshead Bay.

Northbound trains are stopping along the line from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to DeKalb Av.

Northbound  trains are stopping along the line from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to DeKalb Av.  

Southbound  trains are running local from Prospect Park to Brighton Beach.

Expect delays in , , and train service.

 

UPDATE 2:

The fatality occurred on the SB side. Expect more service changes to come:

 

Service Change  Posted: 12/27/2018  4:20PM 
 

There are service changes and delays in and train service after someone was fatally struck by a train at Neck Rd.

Northbound  trains are stopping along the line from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to DeKalb Av.

Northbound trains are stopping along the  line from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to DeKalb Av.  

Southbound trains are running local from Prospect Park to Brighton Beach.

Southbound and trains are bypassing Neck Rd.

Expect delays in  ,  , and train service.

Edited December 27, 2018 by BM5 via Woodhaven

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

Both directions, trains are going via the . No word on the MTA site as to why. 

[RR503]

4 minutes ago, BM5 via Woodhaven said:

Both directions, trains are going via the . No word on the MTA site as to why. 

Only some are, I think. They ragequit trying to manage 30tph on 6th so they're killing the  179 trips and sending some s via Crosstown this eve. 

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

11 minutes ago, RR503 said:

Only some are, I think. They ragequit trying to manage 30tph on 6th so they're killing the  179 trips and sending some s via Crosstown this eve. 

Sure enough:

Service Change  Posted: 12/27/2018  5:41PM 
 

Some southbound trains are stopping along the line from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Court Sq then along the line to Bergen St because of the ongoing track, signal and power Planned Work in the 53 St tube.

Expect delays in , and train service.

 

BTW, the rerouted trains are running express on the QBL local tracks west of Roosevelt Avenue

[RestrictOnTheHanger]

Where on 6th Ave is the chokepoint that is limiting capacity? Especially during a lighter ridership week

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

4 minutes ago, RestrictOnTheHanger said:

Where on 6th Ave is the chokepoint that is limiting capacity? Especially during a lighter ridership week

West 4th Street. Earlier, there were delays at West 4th, likely from the merging. There were 'Delayed' readings on the countdown clocks. That area also can be prone to delays for signal issues and whatnot. 

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

Service Change  Posted: 12/27/2018  9:48PM 

There is no and train service between 74 St-Broadway and Flushing-Main St in both directions after a temporary loss of power between Flushing-Main St and Mets-Willets Point. 
 

The Q53 bus I was on was pulled out of service at 74th, and went into service as a shuttle bus.

Edited December 28, 2018 by BM5 via Woodhaven

[GojiMet86]

Con Ed transformer explosion. Turned the sky blue. People thought it was aliens.

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

16 minutes ago, GojiMet86 said:

Con Ed transformer explosion. Turned the sky blue. People thought it was aliens.

Lol, I actually had that convo with a few people like half an hour ago or so. Interesting how the and wasn't affected.

 

I forgot to post this, from about an hour ago:

Service Change  Posted: 12/27/2018  9:35PM 

trains are bypassing 168 St in both directions because of an elevator malfunction at this station. 
 

New One:

Service Change  Posted: 12/27/2018 10:38PM 

Coney Island-bound trains are running on the line from 36 St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av because a train's brakes were activated at Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
 

 

For service to bypassed stations, transfer to a Bronx-bound  train at Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

Edited December 28, 2018 by BM5 via Woodhaven

[Union Tpke]

service Change  Posted: 12/28/2018  8:40AM  
 

Some southbound  trains are running on the line from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Queens Plaza, then via the line from Queens Plaza to Bergen St because of congestion in Manhattan.   

There is one approaching Myrtle at 8:47.

Edited December 28, 2018 by Union Tpke

[Lawrence St]

10 hours ago, BM5 via Woodhaven said:

Lol, I actually had that convo with a few people like half an hour ago or so. Interesting how the and wasn't affected.

 

I forgot to post this, from about an hour ago:

Service Change  Posted: 12/27/2018  9:35PM 

trains are bypassing 168 St in both directions because of an elevator malfunction at this station. 
 

New One:

Service Change  Posted: 12/27/2018 10:38PM 

Coney Island-bound trains are running on the line from 36 St to Coney Island-Stillwell Av because a train's brakes were activated at Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
 

 

For service to bypassed stations, transfer to a Bronx-bound  train at Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

They cant fix those elevators soon enough...

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

 

Delays  Posted: 12/28/2018  9:56PM 

Metropolitan Av-bound and Jamaica Center-bound trains are running with delays due to a stalled train on the Williamsburg Bridge. 

Service Change  Posted: 12/28/2018  9:55PM 

trains are running with delays in both directions because a person was struck by a train at Jamaica-179 St.

 

Some northbound trains will end at Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer on the line or Forest Hills-71 Av.

 

As an alternative, Q43 buses make stops between Jamaica-179 St and Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av/JFK Airport on the line.

Service Change  Posted: 12/28/2018  9:24PM 

Northbound , and trains are running with delays as we move equipment into place to prepare for overnight planned work.

 

Northbound and trains will run local from 36 St (BKLYN) to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. 

[Lawrence St]

 

Service Change  Posted: 12/29/2018  1:02PM 
 

Southbound trains are running local from 59 St-Columbus Circle to W 4 St-Washington Sq and then via the line to Jay St-MetroTech while NYPD attempts to remove an unauthorized person from the tracks at Canal St.

Southbound trains will continue to terminate at 2 Av on the line due to existing planned work.

Expect delays in southbound  and  train service.