Commuter Alert

Commuter Alert! What NYC subway and Metro-North lines are running?

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Editor's note: This article was originally published on Friday, Sept. 29. For the latest travel information over the weekend, be sure to check with the transit provider as some systems, including LIRR, are on special weekend schedules due to planned maintenance.

Commuters traveling by subway across New York City on Friday are going to face delays and suspended service as a result of the heavy rain and flooding.

The MTA announced severe disruptions on Friday due to heavy flooding in the system. Most services were back up and running by Friday night, though with some residual delays or issues.

"Service across our network is severely disrupted due to this extreme rainfall. Please stay home if you don't need to travel," the MTA said in a post earlier Friday on X, formerly Twitter.

Here is an update as of 9 p.m. Friday (according to the MTA's website):

  • B and W trains are suspended
  • N trains are partially suspended
  • R train service is dealing with some rerouting
  • Delays are occurring on the 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, D, and G lines
  • L trains are running at slower speeds
  • There are no alerts for the 5, C, E, M, J, Q, and S trains
A subway station closed due to flooding from heavy rain in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Friday, Sept. 29. 2023. Multiple New York City subway lines were shut and streets inundated after torrential rain pelted the metropolitan area, prompting warnings about flooding in the city as well as Long Island, Connecticut and New Jersey. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images
A subway station closed due to flooding from heavy rain in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Friday, Sept. 29. 2023. Multiple New York City subway lines were shut and streets inundated after torrential rain pelted the metropolitan area, prompting warnings about flooding in the city as well as Long Island, Connecticut and New Jersey. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Metro-North service resumes with delays

Metro-North Railroad service on all lines resumes but with delays and some suspensions.

The Harlem line resumed service, however service remains suspended between North White Plains and Mt. Kisco. Hudson and New Haven line service resumed but passengers are warned of possible delays.

An MTA employee helps commuters at Grand Central Terminal information booth following a disruption in schedules dues to heavy rains, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
An MTA employee helps commuters at Grand Central Terminal information booth following a disruption in schedules dues to heavy rains, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Metro-North announced New York City Transit is cross-honoring fares on the subway for travel to and from Grand Central.

NBC New York's Chris Glorioso and Andrew Siff report.

Airports facing delays, cancelations, and flooding roadways

Hundreds of flights into and out of the NYC area have been canceled or delayed.

In addition, La Guardia Airport said Terminal A was closed and reopened around 8 p.m. Friday with normal service expected Saturday.

Alternate side parking suspended

The New York City Department of Transportation announced alternate side parking rules were suspended for Friday, Sept. 29. The previously scheduled suspension for Saturday, Sept. 30 will remain in effect.

New York City issued a travel advisory for Friday and Saturday.

Amtrak northeast trains experiencing delays through New York

Long Island Rail Road running as scheduled

The Far Rockaway line of the LIRR is terminating at Valley Stream. Otherwise, MTA officials said as of 5 p.m., LIRR service is running as scheduled.

PATH trains running as scheduled

The PATH trains were largely running as scheduled, according to the agency's social media accounts.

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