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Service Diversions 02-26-16

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on February 26th, 2016 at 5:44 pm

I have just updated the Service Diversions for this weekend & through the end of next week.

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Service Diversions 02-19-16

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on February 19th, 2016 at 5:18 pm

I have just updated the Service Diversions for this weekend & through the end of next week.

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The W Will Live Again

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on February 19th, 2016 at 3:02 pm

W Train
The MTA announced that it is looking to bring back the W train line when the Q begins to run on 2nd Ave.

In news that might be a bit nostalgic for transit buffs out there, the MTA announced that the W Train will return to service when the Q Train begins to run on 2nd Ave. Here is more via the press release I received:

MTA New York City Transit is proposing to hold a public hearing on restoring the W Line in Queens and Manhattan this fall, in order to allow the Q Line to begin serving the Second Avenue Subway between 63rd and 96th streets when it opens later this year.

The Second Avenue Subway’s first phase will serve the existing F Line station at Lexington Av/63 St as well as three new stations at 72 St, 86 St and 96 St., integrating them as one system into the existing subway network – an unprecedented accomplishment in the MTA’s modern existence.

MTA Capital Construction will also award final contract modifications on work for the first phase in line with the established budget for the project. Both measures will be presented to the MTA Board for approval at public meetings next week.

“With every day’s work on the Second Avenue Subway, the MTA gets closer to fulfilling a promise first made to New Yorkers in 1929,” said MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast. “Opening the Second Avenue Subway will provide new options for our customers and relieve congestion on Lexington Avenue 456 trains.”

MTA Capital Construction continues to reach important construction milestones along Second Avenue. The 96 St Station has been fully energized with a permanent power supply, after successfully switching over from temporary construction power. In addition, the project’s final track crossover was completed north of the 72 St Station, allowing trains to switch tracks when necessary.

Adding the W Line to the system will provide more choices to Queens and Manhattan customers who use the Broadway NQR Lines, as well as allow New York City Transit to prepare for a seamless transition and connection of service between those lines and the Second Avenue Subway. New York City Transit is proposing to hold a public hearing on this service proposal in spring, in order to implement it by fall.

The proposed service changes would return the W to Astoria, where it will operate local service into Manhattan and terminate at Whitehall St. The line would effectively replace Q service in Queens. The Q Line will temporarily terminate at 57 St/7 Av, but will continue to 96 St upon completion of the Second Avenue Subway. In addition, N trains will operate express in Manhattan from 34 St-Herald Sq to Canal St, a change from its current local service in Manhattan. R service would remain unchanged.

More details of the proposed service changes are listed below:

• N Line: Service in Queens and Brooklyn remains the same, but trains operate express in Manhattan on weekdays during peak hours, midday and evenings.

• Q Line: Northern terminus temporarily changed to 57 St/7 Ave until the Second Avenue Subway opens. At that point, trains will operate from 96 St in Manhattan to Coney Island-Stillwell Av in Brooklyn, stopping at: 86 St, 72 St, Lexington Av/63 St, 57 St/7 Av and all express stops on the Broadway Line in Manhattan. During late nights, the Q will run local between Brooklyn and Manhattan via the Manhattan Bridge. Service in Brooklyn remains the same.

• R Line: No service changes.

• W Line: Restoration of weekday service, making all local stops from Astoria-Ditmars Blvd to Whitehall St via the Broadway Line. No service on weekends or late night.

The proposed service changes will provide a cross-platform transfer to the F Line at Lexington Av/63 St, giving customers an easy transfer to and from the Second Avenue Subway that will help alleviate current overcrowding conditions on the Lexington Avenue Line. The changes, including the restoration of the W, maintain service frequency and loading guidelines for customers in Astoria and avoid significant deviations from current service that might confuse customers on those affected lines. Customers on the Broadway Line will also benefit from an increase in choices for express and local service in Manhattan.

If the changes are approved, they will be implemented in fall 2016. The new terminus for the Q Line would be implemented after the Second Avenue Subway opens, with the extension of Q service to 96 St.

The cost for these service changes is approximately $13.7 million annually, which has been incorporated into NYC Transit’s approved budget.

W service was previously eliminated as part of service cuts implemented by the MTA in 2010 as a result of a global economic downturn that led to significant decreases in funding across all MTA agencies.

I have to admit that as a transit enthusiast, I am excited to hear about the return of this line. I actually used it a lot during its existence as it ran pretty decently & most times I could always get a seat even during rush hour which is saying something!

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NYC Transit President’s Day Service Info

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on February 9th, 2016 at 1:06 pm

Here is the President’s Day 2016 service plan info for MTA NYC Transit:

On Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15, New York City subways and buses will operate on a Saturday schedule with some planned subway service changes:

• 2 trains operate in two sections: Between Flatbush Av and E 180 St, then via the 5 to/from Dyre Av, and between E 180 St and Wakefield-241 St.

• 3 trains are suspended between Harlem-148 St and 96 St. Take the 2 and free shuttle buses instead.

• Bronx-bound 6 trains run express from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St.

• A trains are suspended in both directions between Euclid Av and Lefferts Blvd. Shuttle buses operate between Euclid Av and Lefferts Blvd making all station stops.

• Brooklyn-bound F trains run skip 169 St.

• Brooklyn-bound F trains run via the E line from Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sq.

• J trains are suspended in both directions between Hewes St and Broad St. Take 46F trains and free shuttle buses. Free shuttle buses operate between Hewes St and Essex St.

• Q trains are suspended between 57 St-7 Av and Kings Hwy. Free shuttle buses operate between Kings Hwy and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

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LIRR President’s Day 2016 Service Info

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on February 9th, 2016 at 1:03 pm

Here is the President’s Day 2016 service plan info for the LIRR:

On Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15, the Long Island Rail Road will operate on a Holiday schedule with one extra westbound train departing Ronkonkoma at 7:10 a.m. and arriving at Penn Station at 8:31 a.m.

Because trains will operate on a holiday schedule, there will be no service east of Ronkonkoma.

Off peak fares will be in effect all day.

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