Here is your daily New York City subway service update for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with a look ahead to tomorrow’s commute and the upcoming weekend of April 24-27. We pull this from official MTA service alerts and recent reporting so you can plan your trip without surprises.
Quick-Scan: What Lines Are Affected
- G train — Continuing weekend signal-modernization work; shuttle buses cover Court Sq to Bedford-Nostrand Avs.
- 2, 4, 5 trains — Watch for residual delays tied to recent Williamsburg Bridge signal problems.
- B train — Same Williamsburg Bridge signal watch; delays possible during peak hours.
- E train (JFK service) — Lingering JFK access shifts; check before heading to the airport.
- 3 train — Expect Brooklyn-end weekend work; details below.
The G Line: The Story That Won’t Quit
The G line is in the middle of a multi-month signal modernization project, and weekend shuttle buses between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs are scheduled to continue. The MTA is replacing 90-year-old signals with a modern Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system that serves roughly 160,000 daily riders.
Free T403 shuttle buses stop at the affected G stations during outages. Trips that would normally take 12-15 minutes can stretch to 25-30 with the bus bridge, so build in extra time, especially Friday night through early Monday during diversion weekends.
2, 4, 5, and B Trains: Williamsburg Bridge Signal Watch
Earlier this week the MTA reported severe delays on the 2, 4, 5, and B lines tied to signal problems at the Williamsburg Bridge. Service has been recovering, but commuters along these lines should leave a 10-15 minute buffer over the next few mornings until the issue is fully resolved. Keep an eye on the MTA app for real-time status before heading out.
JFK and the E Train
Recent weekends saw service shifts affecting Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport and the Rockaway Blvd to Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd corridor. If you are flying out of JFK this week, plan an alternate route via the AirTrain at Jamaica or budget extra time on the E. The Long Island Rail Road and Q3 bus are reliable backups when subway access shifts.
Looking Ahead to the Weekend (April 24-27)
The MTA typically publishes its full “Weekender” diagram on Friday afternoon. Based on the rolling pattern from recent weekends, expect:
- G line: Likely Court Sq to Bedford-Nostrand shuttle service from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.
- 3 train (Brooklyn): Possible track work in the Eastern Parkway corridor; check for service swaps with the 4.
- JFK access: Continued possibility of E train reroutes; AirTrain at Jamaica is your most predictable option.
We will publish a confirmed weekend breakdown as soon as the MTA Weekender posts.
How to Stay Ahead of Disruptions
The official MTA Alerts page is the source of truth. For real-time train arrivals, the MTA’s own app and third-party tools like SubwayStats give you a live view of delays. If you are heading to a concert, ballgame, or anything time-sensitive, check service 30 minutes before you leave — that is enough lead time to swap to a bus or rideshare if your line is in trouble.
This is the daily Subway Service Update from the HelpNewYork Transit & Commuter Desk. We post every weekday morning so you can plan tomorrow’s commute today.
