Several key New York City subway lines were suspended or severely delayed on Tuesday morning following a power outage at a major Manhattan signal hub, causing commuter chaos amid an intense heat wave.
According to the MTA, the issue began shortly before 8:30 a.m. at the West 4th Street–Washington Square station, where a power failure hit the signaling system. While trains retained onboard power and air conditioning, service on multiple lines came to a halt or was rerouted.
Affected lines
No B and C Trains: Service is suspended in both directions.
A Train: Suspended between 59 St–Columbus Circle and Jay St–MetroTech.
D Train: No service between Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center and 34 St–Herald Square.
F Train: Completely suspended in Manhattan; rerouted along the E and G lines between Jackson Heights and Bergen Street.
E Train: Running on a limited schedule between Queens Plaza and World Trade Center.
G Train: Experiencing delays due to shared track use with rerouted F trains.
Commuters face major disruptions
Thousands of morning commuters were left stranded or forced to take alternate routes as subway platforms filled and trains stalled. Transit officials urged riders to seek alternate transportation where possible and monitor the MTA website or social media for real-time updates.
The MTA has not provided an estimated timeline for full service restoration.
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