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MTA Email and Text Message Alert System

This new and expanded system with additional options will allow you to receive email and text message alerts for all MTA agencies delivered to as many email addresses as you wish as well as to your cell phone in the form of text messages.

You can receive alerts for subways, buses, and commuter rail lines, as well as for traffic alerts on MTA Bridges and Tunnels. In addition to signing up for near real-time alerts, you can also choose to receive notices about Planned Service Changes, such as diversions caused by repair or maintenance work.

If you currently receive email notifications from New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road, or Metro-North Railroad, you have been automatically added to the MTA*s new email and text messaging system. All of your service alert preferences were preserved in the transfer.

You should have received a notification email informing you of the transfer, along with a unique temporary password for your account. If you have not already done so, you must validate your account by January 9 in order to remain in the MTA*s new email and text messaging system and to continue receiving service alerts.

Note: While the MTA provides this alert service free of charge, you may be responsible for the cost of received text messages from your cell phone carrier depending on your calling plan.  See Sign-Up page for details.

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