New York subway lines suspended before the hottest weekend of 2019

New Yorkers on the subway begin their weekend with long delays due to the overwhelming heat.

The MTA reported at 6 pm On Friday, trains 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are all facing delays due to a network communication problem affecting service in both directions.

The shuttle between Times Square and Grand Central is also affected by the disruption.

The social media photos showed huge crowds at various subway stations, including a line of people trying to walk down the stairs to the Grand Central wharf on lines 4,5,6, and a crowded wharf at 96th and Broadway the 1, 2,3, lines.

The New York city controller called the situation "totally unacceptable".

"The service is suspended and the platforms are boiling, so New York can not work that way," Scott Stringer tweeted.

New York City Chairman Corey Johnson echoed these comments, saying that he "would be waiting for a report from the MTA on how this happened during the heat wave, when people are encouraged to use public transport. "

At that time, some train pbadengers were asked to get off the train and wait at the heating stations. Other rides have complained of being stuck in the subway and not moving without them being told what was going on.

The MTA said that pbadengers can see the status officers to get a pbad for bus or train service.

Metro North also honored Metrocard holders at the affected stations.