B, W, Z Subway Lines Suspended Due To COVID-Related Staffing Shortage
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Three New York City subway lines are suspended all week because of COVID-related staffing shortages.
The MTA says the B, W and Z lines are temporarily suspended.
"Like everyone in New York, we've been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 surge," New York City Transit posted on Twitter. "These routes exclusively serve stations that have at least one other subway line available."
We have temporarily suspended service on the B/W/Z lines. Like everyone in New York, we've been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 surge. These routes exclusively serve stations that have at least one other subway line available. pic.twitter.com/TJw2DhUCjk
— NYCT Subway. Wear a Mask. (@NYCTSubway) January 10, 2022
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