Last Saturday, New York City subway riders faced disruptions after a power outage led to various service suspensions and delays, particularly affecting the C train along with the A and D lines. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) stated that the issue was due to a power loss to the signaling system between 125th Street and 145th Street, which caused C train services to come to a halt temporarily, according to PIX11 News.
Although C train service resumed by 3:15 p.m., delays continued in both directions, affecting commuters throughout the afternoon. Additionally, the MTA reported a delay on the downtown No. 1 train due to a signal malfunction at 181st Street. Service on the A train was suspended between 59th Street-Columbus Circle and 145th Street, and D trains were not running between 34th Street-Herald Square and 145th Street, ABC7NY reports.
Alternative travel options were offered to reduce the effects of the subway disruptions. The MTA recommended that affected passengers use the No. 1 train or take bus services such as the M5, M7, M10, or M11 lines to help navigate the city’s transit challenges.
Following the power outage, efforts focused on restoring service across the city’s subway network. The A and D trains resumed operation, with delays continuing in both directions as the MTA worked to fully restore the signaling system after power was restored. Commuters were directed to the MTA website for real-time updates and service information to assist with trip planning.
