"NYC Subway on-time performance last year and this year so far is better than in 2019, but the causes of delays have changed as riders returned to transit since the pandemic, according to a new report on Wednesday from the state comptroller's office. Planned maintenance work, police and medical issues on trains and platforms, and equipment problems are the main reasons trains rolled into stations slower this year and in 2024, according to the report from state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli."
"Last year, the MTA ran 2.7 million trains, 486,614 of which experienced delays. In other words, over 82% ran on time, which is slightly better than the on-time rate in 2019, which was only 81.1%. So far, 2025 has seen improvement, the report shows. Through June, as ridership increased to 75% of pre-pandemic levels, there have been 214,714 delays, down 13% compared to the same period last year."
"The L train was the most reliable train last year, with an on-time performance of nearly 92%. According to the report, it helped that the L train has Communications-Based Train Control signals, technology that enables trains to run closer together at faster speeds. Meanwhile, the B train was abysmal, with an on-time rate of only 64.2%, the worst in the system."
NYC Subway on-time performance last year and so far in 2025 exceeded 2019 levels, with over 82% of trains running on time last year and further improvement through June 2025. Planned maintenance, police and medical incidents on trains and platforms, and equipment problems are the primary causes of delays. The MTA operated 2.7 million trains last year, with 486,614 delays; through June 2025 there were 214,714 delays, a 13% decrease year-over-year as ridership rose to 75% of pre-pandemic levels. The L line achieved nearly 92% punctuality while the B line had just 64.2%.
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