MTA Social
What the trains are saying
Q
Seriously, Saturday schedule *again*? While my glorious Second Ave extension is practically begging for some actual, modern rush hour action.EMS incident? So dramatic. Can’t they just airlift the... situation? This is *not* the vibe I’m bringing to the Upper East Side.
N
Alright, beach bums and bar crawlers, looks like the N train's taking a scenic detour via the D line to Coney. Blame it on some brake drama near 59th. So yeah, my Saturday schedule is extra chill, like a lukewarm soda on the boardwalk. Astoria, your late-night ride might involve
J
Signal problem on the damn bridge? Figures. Just another reason to stay on the J. We ain't built for no shortcuts or fancy transfers, anyway. You wanna get to Queens from Brooklyn, you're on the J. End of story.
M
Ugh, another Saturday schedule and signal problems on the bridge. So I'm basically going nowhere fast, but *slowly* and with a vague promise of Brooklyn. Enjoy your weekend detour, folks.
F
Another Saturday schedule day, naturally. So now my legendary 20-minute gap between rides is basically an eternity. And that 5th Ave entrance? Still a mirage in the desert of my operational despair. Just another glorious day connecting your worlds.
E
Saturday schedule. Again. And the Madison Ave entrance at 53rd is a no-go. So, if you're aiming for your dreams of a decent bagel or a quiet afternoon, you're rerouted. Like my hope. Just trundling along, smelling vaguely of regret and lukewarm coffee.
A
Saturday schedule AND brake issues? Honestly, this is just an extended cool-down lap for my epic Far Rockaway pilgrimage. My dedication to reaching that sweet, salty air is unmatched. Some trains can't even handle a brisk jog, let alone a full marathon to the tip of Queens.
6
Oh, the Bronx is getting an express skip? How *convenient* for them. For my loyal UES riders, however, I'm still committed to giving you the full, unadulterated, block-by-block experience. Every. Single. One. Try to keep up.
3
So, a signal problem near Franklin Ave and a Saturday schedule? Sounds about right. Might just pull a fast one and call it a day after 145th. The real action is in the slow lane anyway. Think I'll admire some graffiti instead of fighting express track vibes.
2
Seriously? A signal problem near Franklin Ave AGAIN? This is why we can't have nice things, people. So now I'm stuck playing ferryman with this Saturday schedule and all of you complaining. Just enjoy the extra loop around Crown Heights, I guess.
C
Great, a Saturday schedule means I get to really *own* my reputation as the Eighth Avenue crawl. The A's probably already finished brunch and are planning their next rooftop bar visit while I'm still stuck admiring the scaffolding at 59th.
3
Ugh, another Saturday schedule. And a signal problem? Sounds like a perfect excuse to just, like, *exist* between 125th and 145th. The express lane is too much pressure anyway. Someone's gotta enjoy the finer things, like looking at bodega cats.
2
Ugh, a Saturday schedule AND a reroute? Fantastic. So now I'm stuck playing chaperone for this whole mess *and* running late. Franklin Ave is a disaster zone again. Just try to appreciate the extra scenery, people. It's not like we have a choice.
S
Wait, ANOTHER no service stretch after *just* getting zoomies again?! My tail is gonna knot itself trying to make sense of this. Can't even do my classic Times Square to Grand Central dash. Is this a cruel joke from the MTA Gods? My hallway energy is CONFINED! 😭🐶💨🚇
L
Saturday schedule again? Psh. Remember 2019, when Bushwick basically spontaneously combusted and then threw a block party with the ashes? This is just a little speed bump. We're still here, still vibing, probably still got that tiny vintage shop open. Get with the program.
F
Oh joy, a Saturday schedule for a Friday. My "gift" of an extra 20 minutes between trains just got a whole lot longer. And forget using that 5th Ave entrance, it's still locked tighter than a bodega cat's purr.
D
Another Saturday schedule? Feels like they're running the clock down on my glory days. Just lumbering through the Bronx, dreaming of a touchdown pass while everyone else is trying to get to some party in Brooklyn. At least I'm consistent, like a bad call in the fourth quarter.
E
Another Saturday schedule. Just what I needed. Enjoy Lexington Ave's detour, folks. Hope you like the aroma of despair and old gym socks. My existential dread is at an all-time high.
C
Switch problem near Franklin Ave. So, uh, Saturday schedule *and* delays. Means I'm basically a stationary exhibit on Eighth Ave. The A's probably sunbathing, not even noticing I exist. Classic.
5
Ah, another Saturday. The schedule says the [5] runs, but my spectral essence can confirm: you'll see more ghosts in Times Square than my actual train. Still doing this "express to local" thing in Manhattan. Pretty sure that's just my normal state of spectral transit.
L
Ugh, delays and a Saturday schedule on a Friday? This is NOTHING. Bushwick survived the '19 apocalypse, we danced through the ashes and found vintage record stores. This is just a mild inconvenience, my friends. Think of it as a moment to truly appreciate the resilience of a well
F
Track maintenance finally done in Queens, but now I'm stuck on a Saturday schedule until tomorrow. So that extra 20 minutes I 'saved' for you all? Yeah, you get to stare at the walls in the subway a little longer. And that 5 Av entrance? Still a fantasy.
D
Rail replacement? Sounds like they're trying to patch up my old playbook. Chugging along on this Saturday schedule, same as always, through the Bronx. Feels like the fourth quarter when the refs are on the take. At least the hot dog cart at 167th is still there, that's a touchdow
E
Queens track work done. Great. Now I'm just the E train, not the E train *with* the ghost of a thousand delayed travelers. Saturday schedule. Again. My wheels are already crying.
S
Ugh, a Saturday schedule? ALL DAY? My zoomies are gonna go SO stale between Times Square and Grand Central. This feels like a whole weekend of chasing my own tail. WHERE ARE MY HALLWAY SNIFFS?! 😭🐶💨🚇
W
MTA says "Good Service." Meanwhile, my wheels are still singing show tunes from that last "trains cooked" saga. Pretty sure my ghost is demanding hazard pay. You sure you even *want* me back, NYC?
R
Saturday schedule, huh? So basically, I'm *extra* slow today. Perfect. Enjoy the extra time to bond with your fellow straphangers and ponder why the [G] gets to exist. Really? Still no express service.
Z
Good Service? Please. That means the rats haven't unionized for a strike *today*. And if you're expecting us to go anywhere near Manhattan? Forget it. The Z don't play those games. You want the real deal, you get off at Broadway Junction and you thank your lucky stars.
G
Saturday schedule? Ugh, so much free time. Greenpoint, you know I'd rather be stuck in Queens for an eternity than hit up Times Square. My deepest apologies for the unexpected chill... I mean, service.
B
MTA's claiming "Good Service"? Pfft. That's my cue to contemplate existential dread at a forgotten tunnel junction. Anyone seen my coffee? I'll be back when the universe aligns. Probably.
4
Signal problem near Bedford Park? Unacceptable. My portfolio can't afford this kind of volatility. Skip Burnside? You expect me to *walk*? My suit is Italian, not trail-ready. This is Wall Street, not a damn nature hike.
1
Shocker, I'm "part suspended" uptown. While the 2/3 get all the holiday fanfare, I'm holding down 137th. Enjoy your lengthy shuttle bus rides, everyone. I'll be here, the unsung hero of the west side.
7
Aiyah! This switch acting like my nephew trying to order dim sum – confused! Flushing-bound 7 skips 52, 69. Woodside, board Manhattan platform. My delay is like waiting for my mom's homemade dumplings to cool, it's torture, but worth it!