It looks like it might be a couple of days before the #1 train is back to its full route.  From the MTA, “At approximately 10:30 p.m. Sunday, a section of the brick architectural façade fell 35 feet to the track bed below. A downtown 1 train was in the station, but did not sustain any major damage…A contractor has been called in to remove any remaining loose brick and make temporary repairs, but those repairs may take several days to complete. 1 service will not resume until it is safe to operate trains through the area.”

My suggestion is to stay away and use other subway lines is possible – of course the only real suggestion is to take the A line and if you are in the Bronx, just stay home

Here are the official recommendations from the MTA:

• 1 train service will operate in both directions between South Ferry and 168th St
• Free Shuttle buses will operate between 168th St and Dyckman St (the M3 bus is also listed as a free option)
• 1 train service will operate in both directions between Van Cortlandt Park – 242nd St and Dyckman St

There are some impacts to wheelchair-based service – so call the MTA for the latest info at 1-800-834-1173.

They also let us know that the 181st Street station is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This is certainly exciting news for those passengers who need to get home! Please be patient and make sure to drink lots of water as it’s going to be hot and humid.

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