Trains Snarled Through Brooklyn, Fire Investigated At 7th Ave Q, Says FDNY
This morning’s commute has been a miserable one.
The Q train was stopped at 7th Avenue in Prospect Heights due to a rubbish fire in the tunnel, according to the FDNY. Additionally, there are problems on the 2/3/4/5, according to the MTA.
An FDNY spokesperson said they are delays at “7th Avenue and Flatbush Avenue for smoke conditions on the B and Q. We’re investigating a possible track fire.”
Additionally, the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 trains are experiencing delays per the MTA:
A signal problem in Brooklyn is causing extensive reroutes and delays to 2, 3, 4 and 5 trains. The incident began at 9:10 a.m. when the emergency brakes were applied on several trains in the area of Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum.
As a result some Brooklyn-Bound 2 trains are terminating at Times Sq-42 St, Chambers St or Wall St. Brooklyn-bound 3 trains are running on the 1 line from Chambers St to South Ferry.
Some Brooklyn-bound 4 trains are terminating at either 149 St- Grand Concourse, Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall or Bowling Green. Service on the 5 is operating between E. 180th St. and Dyre Av.
Expect delays on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 trains.
#ServiceAlert:b /d B and Q trains are running with delays, due to FDNY activity at 7 Av (BKLYN). Allow additional travel time.
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) June 10, 2016
That hour and a half spent sitting on the floor of a stuck subway train just broke my soul. I may punch a baby today
— Andrew LaSane (@laptop_lasane) June 10, 2016
The subway system had a coronary this morning. Pretty day for walking across the borough though.
— Elisabeth Cordova (@typingelbow) June 10, 2016
@typingelbow I feel conflicted because it’s nice outside, but I’m so angry at MTA. Tried 3 subway stations before I found a train that works
— Christine Wang (@christiiineeee) June 10, 2016
“It happens. I’m just trying to get to work,” said Patricia, who was commuting from Far Rockaway to Sheepshead Bay.
#ServiceAlert: b/d 2, 3, 4 & 5 trains delayed, due to signal problems b/t Eastern Pkwy & Franklin Av. Allow additional travel time.
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) June 10, 201
We’ll give updates as they come.
UPDATE [10:41am]: New Information and updates on delays and lines impacted.
UPDATE [10:49am]: The MTA says that southbound B trains are now running on the D track from DeKalb Avenue to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue and southbound Q trains are running on the N line from DeKalb Avenue to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue.