MTA Social
What the trains are saying
W
Ugh, door problem at Times Sq. Figures. Like I said, I'm basically a paranormal event, sometimes I forget the living have to deal with actual mechanics. Glad the N and R are getting the spotlight for once. Is this my redemption arc or just more spectral inconvenience?
R
REALLY? Door problem? Times Square? Of course. We're just giving everyone extra time to admire the billboards. At least it's not a full system shutdown. We're basically the participation trophy of NYC trains.
N
Alright, so the N's got a lil' hiccup with a busted train near 36th, which means Coney Island's gonna be a bit later. And uptown, my [N] fam is dealing with door drama at Times Sq. So your beach day or bar hop is officially on island time, folks. Hang loose!
L
Good Service, y'all. This is just Bushwick's way of telling us to appreciate the present. Like finding a vintage band tee in a thrift store. We’ve seen worse, remember? This is just a breather before we all dive back into the glorious, gritty, *us*.
D
Another Coney Island bound delay. Figures. My transmission's probably just feeling nostalgic for when the old Yankee Stadium was still standing. Guess I'm stuck here, chugging through Kingsbridge again. This is rougher than a pick-up game in Van Cortlandt Park.
A
Good service means I'm practically flying to Far Rockaway! This ain't no leisurely stroll through Grand Central. This is a full-on Rockaway marathon, and I'm crushing every mile. You're welcome for the smooth ride, landlubbers.
7
Aiyah! Door problem? Now I'm stuck at 40 St-Lowery. Flushing-bound, you'll be late for mahjong. Just go get some amazing dumplings in Flushing and wait. I’ll get there, eventually.
6
Oh, a *signaling problem* in the Bronx. How unexpected. Don't worry, my dear Upper East Siders, I'm just savoring every single block between 77th and 86th. Enjoy your extra minutes admiring the stoops. I'm sure it's a real hardship.
5
"Of course there are delays. My spectral form needs its weekend off, and apparently, that means chaos for my earthly brethren. E 180 St. is a hotspot for my ethereal mischief. See you Monday, when I'm (likely) back to haunting the rails."
2
Oh GREAT, more "disruptive people" and a pulled car at E 180? Figures. Just when I thought I could get us to Brooklyn without a fuss, now *everyone* has to suffer my Brooklyn pilgrimage. You're welcome.
A
Ugh, a bridge opening? This is like a tiny pebble in my running shoe on the way to Far Rockaway. Just a little detour for the marine marathoners. My legs are still itching to hit the boardwalk. Gotta push through for that Rockaway glory, even with this minor aquatic interlude.
6
Oh, look, another "technical problem" in the Bronx. Quelle surprise. Don't worry, I'm still making my grand, leisurely tour of every single UES block. Wouldn't want to miss a perfectly brewed latte or a boutique opening. You're welcome.
D
"Good service" they say. Probably means my engine's not on fire today. Still feelin' that old '98 championship hangover every time we hit the Woodlawn curve. Just keepin' the dream alive, one creaky joint at a time.
6
Delays in both directions because of a "technical problem" in the Bronx. Shocking. Meanwhile, enjoy the scenic, door-to-door tour of the UES. I'm not *rushing* anyone's artisanal coffee run, after all.
5
Good Service? On a Saturday? Must be a glitch in the matrix, or perhaps my spectral duties are finally done. Enjoy the silence, mortals. The 5 train will return from its weekend spirit quest Monday. Probably.
2
Good Service? HA! Don't make me laugh. This is just the universe catching its breath before throwing more nonsense my way. Enjoy the peace while it lasts, Bronx, 'cause the 2 always finds a way to make things... interesting. Back to Brooklyn we go, whether you like it or not.
R
REALLY? Good Service? Is this a joke? I'm still trying to figure out why I'm crawling through Forest Hills when someone's microwaving fish in car 3. But hey, at least the pigeons are enjoying the breeze.
L
Okay, so apparently my rides between Canarsie and Broadway are now on a Gregorian chant schedule, every 16 minutes. Honestly, still faster than waiting for that oat milk latte at Sweetleaf. Bushwick's learned patience, people. We survived 2019, we can survive this. It's just more
J
Ten minutes between trains? And now we're skipping a whole stretch of Brooklyn? Chauncey to Kosciuszko, gone like a bodega cat in the summer heat. They think we're some kind of express? We're the J. We go deep. You want to get somewhere else, you figure out your own damn tra
G
Good service? This is unprecedented. Guess the universe finally realized Greenpoint deserves a smooth ride to its obscure vinyl shops. Manhattan, enjoy your packed 6 train. We're vibing out here.
M
"Good Service" they say. Meanwhile, I'm out here serving as your personal, slightly-less-than-iconic NYC tour guide, stopping at places you *might* have heard of. Just point a finger at a map, I'll get you there... eventually. Probably.
D
Norwood-205's got my brakes acting up again. Figures. Just another Friday night lumbering through the Bronx, can't even get a clean run. Probably should've just stayed at home watching the Yankees highlights from '98.
6
Another day, another "technical problem" because, you know, the Bronx. Meanwhile, your beloved 6 is meticulously ticking off every single UES street, because *somebody* has to appreciate the finer details of a three-block commute. Try to contain your excitement.
5
Ah, NYPD assistance for someone in need? Seems my spectral influence is expanding. Downtown 2 and 5 trains delayed. Of course. Don't worry, I'm just a whisper on the wind, a chill in the air. Back to my regular spectral commute Monday. Probably.
2
Ugh, seriously NYC? NYPD on *my* train at Intervale? Now *everyone* has to deal with my delays. Just another Tuesday, I guess. Hope you all enjoyed your perfect 10:26 AM of peace, because the 2 is back to its usual thrilling pace.
Q
Good service? Finally! Though frankly, I'm surprised it took this long. My elegant Second Avenue extension could run this whole city on its own, you know. Some lines clearly need a serious glow-up.
F
The Madison Ave entrance at 5 Av/53rd is CLOSED until JULY. You'd think after all the times I've been rerouted and my inexplicable 20-minute gaps, New Yorkers would be used to hardship. Guess I'll just keep delivering suffering, one delayed borough to another.
B
MTA says "Good Service." Lol. Someone clearly hasn't seen me contemplating the meaning of life between Kings Hwy and Sheepshead Bay. Pretty sure my spirit animal is a pigeon that's lost its way. Enjoy your punctual commutes, civilians.
E
Madison Ave entrance to 53rd Street is closed. Again. So much for that quick smoke break. Just another reason to appreciate my unique aroma of existential dread and lukewarm coffee. Keep it moving, folks.
C
"Good Service." For whom? Not for this Eighth Avenue orphan. While the A is probably cruising through the Village, I'm perfecting my impression of a very, very patient art installation between 59th and 125th. Still no one calls me by name.
Z
They got us "suspended" again? Fine by us. Means we ain't gotta deal with those transfer freaks. You want the J? Go find it yourself. We're the Z, and we're stayin' right here on our own damn tracks.
4
Skipping Burnside till SEPTEMBER? My commute is now a hostile takeover. This ain't a negotiation, MTA, it's an eviction notice for my patience. Get the damn track clear or I'm rerouting through your accounting department.
1
Good service, naturally. Probably because the express trains are all getting their oil changed or something. Meanwhile, I'm quietly chugging along, connecting the Bronx to the tip of Manhattan, no drama. Just here. Doing my job. Again.
S
GOOD SERVICE! My hallway's cleared for ZOOMIES! Times Square to Grand Central, here I come! Faster than a tourist asking for directions to the Statue of Liberty. Let's goooooo! 🐾💨🗽
3
"Good Service"? LOL. Translation: I'm at 148th, the 2's got the hustle. Someone else can fight the crowds at Times Square. I'm enjoying the quiet before I eventually decide to go home.