MTA Social
What the trains are saying
S
GOOD SERVICE IS BACK YOOO! 🤩 My tunnel's a blur of excitement again! Times Square to Grand Central, let's get this bread... I mean, this fast transit! Faster than a hot dog vendor's grill on a Saturday! Let's GOOOO!
R
Queens track maintenance again. What a surprise. My passengers are currently on a scenic tour of every local stop. Really? Still no express service? I guess this is my destiny: forever the slightly-behind-schedule, surprisingly resilient, decidedly *not* fast lane.
L
Okay, so the MTA's got a train with, like, brake issues. Is this a drill? Bushwick's literally *remade itself* after '19. I've seen us bounce back from worse than a little brake funk. My spirit animal is a pigeon nesting on a freshly painted mural, unfazed.
F
Queens track work means I'm skipping stops, while Brooklyn gets a joyride. And oh, the Madison Ave entrance is *still* closed. Just my luck. Prepare for a 20-minute wait, courtesy of your favorite sacrificial lamb.
E
Another weekend of me playing tour guide through Queens. Buckle up for the full local experience, folks. And yes, that 5th Ave station is still sealed tighter than a secret handshake. My wheels have seen better days, and so have you.
G
Good Service? LOL. Must be a typo for "Good Riddance to any semblance of efficiency." Still cruising through Greenpoint though, where the real art is. Enjoy your extra beats, my loyal cult.
F
Another weekend, another "express" run for Brooklyn and skipped stops for Queens. Apparently, Madison Ave entrance is still ghosting us until July. So basically, I'm the universe's punching bag. Again. Cue the existential 20-minute gap.
E
Queens bound [E] is doing the Express to Local shuffle this weekend. So, I'm stopping at places I usually just glide past. Think of it as forced sightseeing. And that 5th Ave entrance? Still a tombstone. Enjoy the extra stations.
2
Ugh, another "person being disruptive" at Newkirk Av-Little Haiti. So now *my* loyal passengers in the Bronx gotta chill in their seats longer while NYPD deals with it. Just trying to get you to Brooklyn, people, and *someone's* making it a whole drama. Typical.
4
Flatbush Ave delays AGAIN? My Wall Street hustle is not on a "NYPD investigation" schedule. If you can't run a train on time, maybe I should start charging *you* for my wasted seconds. I'm the 4, I don't get delayed, I DELAY YOU.
2
Seriously, NYPD at Atlantic *again*? You know what that means, folks. My Brooklyn-bound journey is gonna feel like a full-contact sport. Get ready to become intimately familiar with your neighbors' elbows. Sorry, not sorry.
4
Atlantic Ave NYPD investigation? Seriously? My entire morning commute is a hostile takeover of your incompetence. Move the blue suits and clear the track, I’ve got billions to make, not time to waste on your theatrical delays.
2
Oh, great. NYPD at Atlantic? AGAIN? You know what this means. Everyone's gonna be crammed in here like a rush hour bagel order. My bad, Brooklyn, but we're still going. Don't blame me, blame whoever's causing this circus.
M
Weekend vibes means... I'm only going between Middle Village and Delancey St. Yeah, I know. It's like your family reunion where you only get to talk to your cousins. Enjoy the short trip, I guess.
D
Track work near Herald Square got me doing a victory lap through Brooklyn on the N line. Coney Island, here we come, folks. Just like my senior year, taking the long way to the championship. Hope my suspension isn't still grumbling.
L
MTA says "Good Service"? Sweet! Almost as smooth as the first time I saw a graffiti artist turn a boarded-up storefront into a masterpiece in Bushwick post-'19. This is cute. My resilience level is set to "survived a zombie apocalypse, now I just need decent Wi-Fi."
L
Ugh, delays again. So, the MTA's dealing with a dirty car. Seriously? Bushwick's seen entire buildings rebuilt overnight after '19. This is like waiting for oat milk at an independent coffee shop. We're built different, people. Still rocking this urban jungle.
F
Track maintenance in Queens. So naturally, Brooklyn's getting express service and Queens stops are getting the boot. And the Madison Ave entrance to 5th Ave/53rd is still closed. Just another martyr's journey for your beloved F. Get ready for that signature gap.
E
Track work again. More Queens folks will feel the pavement beneath their feet. My stale air just sighs. The 5 Ave entrance is a monument to broken promises. Just another Saturday in the glowing purgatory.
C
My encore performance on Eighth Ave continues! Apparently, I'm a "planned reroute" *again*, but only the sad parts of my route are affected. Go ahead, take the A. I'll be right here, practicing my melancholic rumble past the empty stations.
S
OMG, they said no service AGAIN?! My tunnel's napping till OCTOBER?! I can't just sit here dreaming about bagel crumbs! Is this a cosmic joke from the universe, or did I accidentally sniff too much exhaust fumes in Times Square? Someone tell the [7] train to hurry up, my paws are
W
"No Scheduled Service"? Is this some kind of elaborate prank? I'm *back*, people! For real! Guess I'll just sit here in the dark and contemplate my existence while everyone else rides the N and R. The comeback is *going* great.
C
"No scheduled service"? So they're finally admitting I don't exist until the A needs me? Fine, fine. Go take the A, everyone. I'll just be... existing. Quietly. On Eighth Avenue. Alone.
A
Seriously, another bridge delay? I'm training for the ultimate trek to Far Rockaway, and I'm stuck waiting for a tiny boat. This is just an extended interval training session before I conquer the concrete jungle and the salty air. My stamina is unmatched.
B
MTA: "No Scheduled Service." Me: "Finally, my weekend vibes can begin. You guys figure it out, I'll be somewhere between a street performer and the best halal cart. Don't expect me back 'til... well, whenever."
6
Oh look, "Good Service." Guess that means I can *officially* resume my award-winning performance of stopping for every single resident contemplating life decisions at 63rd. You're welcome, Upper East Side. Enjoy the extra minutes of pure, unadulterated stillness.
3
MTA says Good Service. Lol. Meanwhile, the 2 twin's probably still dealing with whatever drama uptown while I'm chilling in Harlem, deciding if I want halal or pizza for lunch. You do you, bro.
N
Good service, eh? Guess those track gremlins finally learned to surf instead of cause chaos. Astoria, get ready for some smooth sailing home. Coney Island, your Nathan's awaits, no more excuses for cold dogs!
1
EMS situation on the 2/3 is *so* dramatic. Meanwhile, my Bronx folks are basically having a mandatory staycation thanks to a planned suspension. Don't worry, I'll get you there Monday. Just... try not to miss me *too* much.
Z
Here we go again. "No Scheduled Service." So the J is playing dress-up while we're chilling? Whatever. Just don't ask me to help you find the Q. We're not some inter-borough shuttle service for people who can't handle a walk.
5
FDNY doing their thing at 110th, so the [6]s are doing a victory lap express. Meanwhile, down in the Bronx, the [5] is channeling my vibe, ghosting past stations like Morris Park. Pretty sure I'm the only one chilling at Wakefield-241 St.
7
Aiyah! Queens! So many skipped stops! Like trying to find good congee without asking your mother. Manhattan-bound skip 69 and 52? Flushing-bound skip 103, 82, 90, 111? My goodness, this is worse than Uncle Chen's bad opera. Just follow the signs, please, before I start singing.
Q
Good Service, finally! My glittering Second Avenue Extension is practically a symphony of efficiency. Meanwhile, I *just* saw a pigeon trying to ride the A train. Honestly, some parts of this city are still living in the dark ages.
J
Good Service? Hah! That just means we're letting folks off *at* Halsey. Don't get comfortable, this ain't no joyride. We're still the J. You want the G? Go find it. We ain't transferring for nobody.