"Evening rush hour on the Upper East Side turned into a crawl Thursday when a person walking on the tracks at the 86th Street station was struck by a train, tangling service along the Lexington Avenue lines and packing platforms with frustrated riders. Emergency responders rushed the injured rider to a nearby hospital, as transit crews scrambled to reroute trains and clear the scene."
"As crews worked at the scene, the MTA warned riders to brace for disruptions. Uptown No. 4 trains were shifted to the local track between 125th Street and Grand Central-42nd Street, while No. 5 trains were routed onto the No. 2 line in both directions, causing delays across multiple routes. Riders were urged to check the MTA's live alerts and the MTA app for real-time updates and alternate travel options, according to the MTA."
A person on the tracks at the 86th Street station was struck by a train during evening rush, disrupting service on the Lexington Avenue lines. Emergency responders transported the injured rider to a nearby hospital. Transit crews worked to reroute trains and clear the scene while police investigated how the individual ended up on the tracks. Uptown No. 4 trains were shifted to a local track and No. 5 trains were routed onto the No. 2 line, producing delays and skipped stops. Riders were directed to nearby lines and buses and advised to check MTA live alerts and the MTA app.
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