Traffic & Transit
MTA Suspends 2 Train Lines Because Of COVID-Linked Staff Shortage
"Like everyone in New York, we've been affected by the COVID surge," the MTA tweeted. "We're running as much train service as we can."
NEW YORK CITY — The MTA suspended service on two subways lines and warned New Yorkers to expect delays on two others because of staffing issues linked to the surge of COVID-19 cases, officials said.
New York City Transit announced Thursday morning that B and W train service has been suspended because there were not enough operators to run them.
"Like everyone in New York, we've been affected by the COVID surge," the MTA tweeted. "We're running as much train service as we can."
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The MTA warned commuters to expect delays on the 2 and 3 lines for the same reason.
Z train service was also suspended with J trains making local stops, according to the MTA.
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This news came as New York City battles the COVID variant omicron, which has caused a record-breaking spike in cases and triggered staffing shortages across city agencies.
For more information about the day's commute, visit the MTA website here.
The B Train
B Service is Suspended. Like everyone in New York, we've been affected by the COVID surge. We're running as much train service as we can with the operators we have available. As an alternative, use Q trains in Brooklyn and D trains in Manhattan and the Bronx.
— NYCT Subway. Wear a Mask. (@NYCTSubway) December 30, 2021
The W
W Service is Suspended. Like everyone in New York, we've been affected by the COVID surge. We're running as much train service as we can with the crews we have available. As an alternative, use an N train in Queens or an R train in Manhattan.
— NYCT Subway. Wear a Mask. (@NYCTSubway) December 30, 2021
The Z train
J trains are making local stops in Brooklyn and Queens to provide more local service. We’re running as much service as we can with the train crews we have available. Z trains are not running.
— NYCT Subway. Wear a Mask. (@NYCTSubway) December 30, 2021
The 3 train
You may wait longer for a southbound 3 train. We're running as much service as we can with the train crews we have available. https://t.co/ybfhMNYfy3
— NYCT Subway. Wear a Mask. (@NYCTSubway) December 30, 2021
The 2 train
You may wait longer for southbound 2 trains. We're running as much service as we can with the train crews we have available. 5 trains are making local stops in the Bronx to provide more local service.
— NYCT Subway. Wear a Mask. (@NYCTSubway) December 30, 2021
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