Expect extensive delays on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 train lines as a result of ‘electrical issues’

The MTA reported that electrical issues have caused extensive delays for most train lines.

At 1:17 p.m. the MTA reported issues on the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 lines and then followed up with an announcement that stated all lines should expect “extensive delays.”

According to spokesperson Kevin Ortiz, electrical issue at the Rail Control Center are impacting signals.

#ServiceAlert: b/d, all train lines expect extensive delays, due to power outage. Allow additional travel time.

— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) July 13, 2016

At 1:52 p.m. service seemed to be restored on the lines but several minutes later every line once again faced extensive delays.

#ServiceAlert: b/d, expect extensive delays on the #1, #2, #3 lines, due to signal problems. Allow additional travel time.

— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) July 13, 2016

#ServiceAlert: Due to signal problems, expect delays on the A, B, C, D, E, F and M lines. Allow additional travel time.

— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) July 13, 2016

Ortiz could not confirm when the delays were expected to end.

Commuters expressed their outrage on Twitter:

@NYCTSubway SERIOUSLY?! THIS IS A NEW LOW MTA
— The Titan (@TheTitan05) July 13, 2016

@NYCTSubway motherfucker how the hell am I supposed to get to work now?
— FaggoryDaggoryDoo✘ (@Chris_Logan6666) July 13, 2016

@NYCTSubway @USDOT @FTA_DOT – this is an everyday occurrence. Your office needs 2b investigated for failure to operate w public safety.

— SubBotNYC (@Nastybotlatino) July 13, 2016