New York City's subway system experienced widespread delays across multiple lines due to a variety of incidents including mechanical problems, unauthorized persons on the tracks, and emergency medical responses. The delays affected both directions of the 2/3, A, D, N, E/F, and R trains, among others, with specific issues ranging from door problems and switch issues to investigations of activated train brakes and disruptions caused by passengers. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) took several actions to address the incidents, including rerouting trains, requesting assistance from the NYPD and FDNY, and performing emergency repairs. Some of the notable disruptions included the suspension of Staten Island Railway (SIR) service due to smoke near Oakwood Heights, delays on the 4 train due to police activity, and slow service on the 1/2/3 lines in Manhattan due to planned track work. The MTA provided alternative travel suggestions and updates on service resumptions as they worked to restore normal operations.
2 trains are running with delays in both directions after NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the tracks at Sterling St. https://t.co/NGi72VPsWH
Southbound A/D trains are delayed while emergency teams respond to a person who was struck by a train at 72 St.
Northbound N trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near 86 St. https://t.co/F0oKqnitvA
MFL: Service has resumed normal boarding between 69th Street Transportation Center and 63rd Street Station. Expect some residual delays while full operations are restored.
MFL: Passengers must board trains on the westbound platforms from 69th Street Transportation Center to 63rd Street Station due to due to a disabled train at 63rd Street Station.
MFL: Eastbound trains are experiencing delays due to mechanical problems at 63rd Street Station.
2 trains are running with severe delays in both directions after NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the tracks at Sterling St. 2 trains have resumed making scheduled stops in both directions between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College. https://t.co/NGi72VPsWH
Northbound 2/3 trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at 72 St. Northbound 2/3 trains have resumed running on the express track from 72 St to 96 St. https://t.co/b31JHNkg4S
Northbound 2/3 trains are running on the local track from 72 St to 96 St. We are removing a train with a mechanical problem from service at 72 St. Expect a longer wait for a northbound 1 train while they share the track with rerouted trains.
Southbound 6 trains are running with delays after we addressed a mechanical problem on a train at Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av.
West Trenton: Service has resumed normal boarding between Noble and Neshaminy Stations.
Southbound N trains are running with delays after we addressed a mechanical problem on a train at Bay Pkwy. https://t.co/ydZBjtgeMV
Southbound N trains are delayed while we address a mechanical problem on a train at Bay Pkwy.
Northbound 2/5 trains are running with delays after EMS/NYPD responded to a person in need at Nevins St. https://t.co/wFOge4JHxN
2/5 trains are running with delays in both directions after EMS/NYPD responded to a person in need at Nevins St. https://t.co/wFOge4JHxN
Southbound 4/5 trains are running with delays after we addressed a mechanical problem on a train at Fulton St. https://t.co/PcTygQaC2U
Q trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a switch problem near Prospect Park. https://t.co/mqYfbUR0m0
Jamaica-bound F and Court Sq-bound G trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of someone being disruptive at Smith-9 Sts. https://t.co/PlMKtNuERj
Red Line Update: Delays of about 25 minutes after a disabled train was removed from service. Trains are proceeding. https://t.co/uX1V8tjcSM
Jamaica-bound F and Court Sq-bound G trains are delayed while we investigate a report of someone being disruptive at Smith-9 Sts.
Q trains are running with severe delays in both directions after we addressed a switch problem near Prospect Park. https://t.co/mqYfbUR0m0
Southbound 4/5 trains are delayed while we address a mechanical problem on a train at Fulton St.
2/3/4 trains are running with delays in both directions after EMS/NYPD responded to a person in need at Nevins St. 4 trains have resumed running scheduled service between Manhattan and Brooklyn in both directions.
R trains are running with delays in both directions after EMS assisted someone on a train at Bay Ridge-95 St. https://t.co/EP9f212JO3
Northbound 1/2/3 trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at 28 St. https://t.co/IHO9XS5Ebs
Northbound 1/2/3 trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at 28 St.
Northbound D trains are running with delays after we removed a train in need of repair from service at Broadway-Lafayette St. https://t.co/ZwSrKkaagz
Franklin Av Shuttle trains are running with delays in both directions after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near Botanic Garden. https://t.co/JNXRGt9JdS
Franklin Av Shuttle trains are delayed in both directions while we investigate why a train's brakes activated near Botanic Garden.
Jamaica-179 St-bound E/F trains are running with delays after we requested NYPD assistance with someone being disruptive at 169 St. https://t.co/NOtmc4bcIQ
Northbound D trains are delayed while we investigate a report of someone being disruptive at Broadway-Lafayette St.
Jamaica-179 St-bound E/F trains are delayed while we request NYPD assistance with someone being disruptive at 169 St.
R trains are delayed entering and leaving Bay Ridge-95 St while we request EMS assistance for someone on a train at that station.
Southbound R trains will depart from the express track at Forest Hills-71 Av while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at that station.
Northbound 4/5 trains are running on the local track from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to 14 St-Union Sq. Northbound 4/5/6 trains are running with delays. We are requesting NYPD assistance for people being disruptive on a train at 14 St-Union Sq.
2/3 trains are running with delays in both directions after EMS/FDNY responded to an unauthorized person on the tracks at 135 St.
2/3 trains are delayed in both directions while we investigate a report of an unauthorized person on the tracks at 135 St.
Southbound F trains are running with delays after we addressed a signal problem near Bay Pkwy. Planned Work Reminder: There is no F train service between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
Southbound F trains are delayed while we address a signal problem near Bay Pkwy. Planned Work Reminder: There is no F train service between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
Northbound D trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of someone being disruptive at 55 St. https://t.co/eP5g1ngUB2
MFL: Service has resumed normal boarding locations. Expect some residual delays while full operations are restored.
Northbound D trains are delayed while we investigate a report of someone being disruptive at 55 St.
MFL: Service is operating with delays due to a medical emergency at Huntingdon Station. Passengers must board all trains on the eastbound platforms at Allegheny, Somerset, and Huntingdon Stations.
N trains are running with delays in both directions after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near Queensboro Plaza. N trains have resumed making regular stops between Manhattan and Queens. https://t.co/pBJmIpUGbq
Northbound F trains are running with delays after NYPD conducted an investigation at Jay St-MetroTech.
Northbound A/C/D/E trains are running at slower speeds in Manhattan while we perform planned track work. Expect delays in northbound A/C/D/E train service. As an alternative for northbound service in Manhattan, consider using 1/2/3/F trains.
F trains are running express between 4 Av-9 St and Jay St-MetroTech in both directions. G service is suspended in both directions. We are addressing a signal/switch problem near Bergen St. https://t.co/nowQM0S6G4
Northbound Q trains are running with delays after we moved a train that had its brakes activated near DeKalb Av. Northbound Q trains have resumed making scheduled stops from DeKalb Av to Canal St. https://t.co/nZufZxAPfh
4 trains are running with delays in both directions after NYPD responded to an unauthorized person the tracks near Kingsbridge Rd. 4 trains have resumed making scheduled stops between Woodlawn and Burnside Av in both directions. https://t.co/vj3CFOCpZG
Northbound Q trains are running on the R line from DeKalb Av to Canal St while we investigate why a train's brakes activated near DeKalb Av. At Canal St, board northbound Q trains on the upper level R platform. Expect delays on northbound Q/R trains.
F/G trains are delayed in both directions. We are addressing a signal/switch problem near Bergen St.
Jamaica-bound F and Court Sq-bound G trains are delayed while we investigate why a train's brakes activated near Carroll St.
4 trains are delayed in both directions while NYPD responds to an unauthorized person on the tracks near Kingsbridge Rd.
Northbound 1 trains are running with delays in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx after we addressed a door problem on a train at Dyckman St. Planned Work Reminder: There are no 1 trains between 116 St and Dyckman St this weekend while we conduct structural maintenance. https://t.co/Metwg14lFu
1 trains are delayed in both directions between Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and Dyckman St while we investigate a door problem on a train at Dyckman St.
MFL: Service has resumed normal boarding between 63rd Street Station and 52nd Street Station . Expect some residual delays while full operations are restored.
MFL: Eastbound trains are experiencing delays due to mechanical problems at 56th Street Station.
Southbound E/F trains are delayed while we address a switch problem near 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
MFL: Passengers must board all trains on the westbound platforms at Church Station and Arrott Transportation Center until 5 p.m. today due to scheduled track work.
Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a switch problem near Broad Channel. https://t.co/nyuQVjoaBy
Rockaway Park-bound Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are delayed while we address a switch problem near Broad Channel.
Southbound A trains are running with delays after EMS and NYPD responded to someone in need on a train at Franklin Av. https://t.co/qlmNqnSvSZ
Southbound A trains are delayed while EMS and NYPD respond to someone in need on a train at Franklin Av.
E/F trains are running with delays in both directions after we moved a work train into place near Parsons Blvd. Planned Work Reminder: There is no E train service between Briarwood and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer while we modernize signals on the Queens Blvd Line. https://t.co/efiIZzyky5
Northbound E/F trains are delayed while we move a work train into place near Parsons Blvd. Planned Work Reminder: There is no E train service between Briarwood and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer while we modernize signals on the Queens Blvd Line.
Southbound N trains are running with delays after NYPD responded to an unauthorized person on the tracks at City Hall. Southbound N trains have resumed making scheduled stops from Canal St to DeKalb Av. https://t.co/V9WB72ht55
Southbound N trains are running on the Q line from Canal St to DeKalb Av while NYPD responds to an unauthorized person on the tracks at City Hall. If your stop is skipped, take a northbound N train. At Canal St, board southbound N trains on the lower level Q platform.
Northbound A/E trains are running with delays while a garbage train collects trash at stations in Manhattan.
BSL: Medical emergency at Allegheny Station is now clear. Northbound train is on the move, however, residual delays may be experienced.
BSL: Northbound trains are experiencing delays due to an medical emergency at Allegheny Station.
Southbound E/F/R trains are running with delays after we removed debris from the tracks that activated a train's brakes at Elmhurst Av. Southbound E/F/R trains have resumed making local stops. Note: R service in Queens is about to conclude for the night. https://t.co/VTtPbfD0FC
Southbound E/F =R trains are running express from Forest Hills-71 Av to Roosevelt Av while we investigate why a train's brakes activated at Elmhurst Av. If your stop is skipped, take a northbound train.
Some northbound E/F trains are running on the express track from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Forest Hills-71 Av. Northbound R trains are delayed. We are requesting NYPD assistance for a person being disruptive on a train at Forest Hills-71 Av.
Northbound D trains will end at 145 St while we request NYPD assistance for a person being disruptive on a train at 155 St. D trains are delayed in both directions. https://t.co/upC5SeUphj
Northbound 6 trains are running with delays after we investigated a report of an unauthorized person on the track at Hunts Point Av. https://t.co/s3N0jJiZiH
Northbound 6 trains are delayed while we investigate a report of an unauthorized person on the track at Hunts Point Av.
6 trains are running with delays in both directions after we moved a train that had its brakes activated at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. Southbound 6 trains have resumed running scheduled service. https://t.co/U34E307cR9
6 trains are delayed in both directions while we investigate why a train's brakes were activated at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
8 Av-bound L trains are running with delays after we addressed a mechanical problem on a train at Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy. https://t.co/CYlCZ2eYM5
L trains are delayed entering/leaving Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy while we address a mechanical problem on a train at that station.
MFL: Medical emergency is clear at 5th Street Station. Service has resumed normal boarding locations. Expect some residual delays while full operations are restored.
Update: 4 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/z8HSJdAdRs. https://t.co/MzkmtbizdR
4 trains are running with delays in both directions after NYPD conducted an investigation at 167 St. 4 trains have resumed making stops between Woodlawn and 149 St-Grand Concourse in both directions. https://t.co/ntEV1L7FLs
MFL: Passengers must board trains on the westbound platforms from 5th Street Station to 2nd Street Station due to a medical emergency at 5th Street Station.
MFL: Eastbound service is operating with delays due to a medical emergency at 5th Street Station.
Northbound 4 6 trains are running with delays after we removed a train with a mechanical problem from service at 68 St-Hunter College. https://t.co/CeYCy0qiFK
Northbound 4 6 trains are delayed while we remove a train with a mechanical problem from service at 68 St-Hunter College.
Northbound 1 trains are running with delays after EMS assisted someone at 116 St-Columbia University. https://t.co/hrSRTeN7cE
.@NYCTSubway Police Activity: 4 train service is suspended in both directions between 149 Street - Grand Concourse and Burnside Avenue. https://t.co/ENIxXVnNZ4. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/WDXBcKR1x4.
Northbound 1 trains are delayed while we request EMS assistance for someone at 116 St-Columbia University.
Southbound 2/3 trains are delayed while EMS responds to someone in need of assistance at Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum.
Northbound 4 trains are running with delays after we removed a train in need of cleaning from service at Crown Hts-Utica Av.
Southbound 1/2/3 trains are running at slower speeds in Manhattan while we perform planned track work. Expect delays in 1/2/3 trains service. As an alternative, consider using A/C/D/F trains making nearby stops.
Southbound A trains are delayed in the Rockaways while we investigate why a train's brakes activated near Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
Tottenville-bound SIR trains are running with delays after we removed a train from service that had a door problem at Great Kills.
MFL: Passengers must board all trains on the westbound platforms at Church Station and Arrott Transportation Center starting at 8 a.m. today until 5 p.m. tomorrow due to scheduled track work.
Northbound A trains are running at slower speeds near Beach 67 St while we address a signal problem in the area. Expect delays in northbound A train service.
SIR service is running with delays in both directions after FDNY responded to smoke at Oakwood Heights.
SIR service is suspended in both directions while FDNY responds to smoke at Oakwood Heights. As an alternative, take local bus service. https://t.co/Tfb30HnArj
SIR trains are delayed in both directions while FDNY responds to a report of smoke near Oakwood Heights. https://t.co/Tfb30HnArj
Northbound E/F trains are delayed while we remove a train from service at Briarwood.
Northbound A trains are running with delays after we addressed a signal problem near Beach 36 St.
Tottenville-bound SIR trains are delayed while we request FDNY assistance with a report of smoke near Oakwood Heights.
2/3 trains are running with delays in both directions after we replaced rails near 96 St. https://t.co/XnX0l7EWDh
Northbound D trains have resumed running on the express track from W 4 St to 34 St-Herald Sq after we addressed a switch problem near 47-50 Sts. https://t.co/Rig3Eg2K0I
E/F trains are running with delays in both directions after we addressed a loss of third rail power near Sutphin Blvd. https://t.co/zdP7hZKzLj
Northbound E/F trains are delayed while we investigate a loss of third rail power near Sutphin Blvd.
Northbound D trains are running on the local track from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 34 St-Herald Sq while we address a switch problem near 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
Northbound N trains are running with severe delays after we removed a train with a door problem from service at Court St. https://t.co/6LLsaqd1Zl
Northbound 2 trains are delayed while we remove a train in need of cleaning from service at Church Av.
Northbound N/R trains are delayed while we remove a train with a door problem from service at Court St.
A Rockaway Park Shuttle trains are running with delays in both directions after the South Channel Bridge was opened to allow marine traffic to pass.
2/3 trains are running with delays in both directions while we replace rails near 96 St.