LegoBrickBreaker101

34 minutes ago, LGA Link N train said:

To make the 600' long, this will only occur for weekdays if thats what you want 

So? What does that have to do with swapping the terminals? Why does the have to go to Bedford Park in order for it to be 600' long, when it can be 600' and still go to 168th?

29 minutes ago, D to 96 St said:

I have one question: When does that one R68 set run on the ? 

It usually leaves 207th at around 6:30 to 7 PM

6 minutes ago, MysteriousBtrain said:

This happens every snow storm we have you know that very well.

 

Also enjoy your QV loans today. Some OGs are on the Bx2, Bx10, Bx12 SBS. There may be more later.

Adding onto that, the Bx40, Bx42, and Bx22 are all running CNG buses as of now

1 hour ago, MysteriousBtrain said:

R68A s have been seeing regular service as of lately so it's not impossible.

Since when was that a thing? And how many sets a day, are they rush hour trips or full day runs?

36 minutes ago, LegoBrickBreaker101 said:

I caught an R68A train during the AM rush. I have no idea why it was out but it was nice to ride an R68A on the express tracks for once, and it was a nice little break from the usual R68s (although there was barely a difference since they're basically identical).

Actually nvm, just realized it was the same R68A train that was out yesterday. It must have continued running on the until this morning.

I caught an R68A train during the AM rush. I have no idea why it was out but it was nice to ride an R68A on the express tracks for once, and it was a nice little break from the usual R68s (although there was barely a difference since they're basically identical).

On 11/27/2017 at 10:51 PM, LegoBrickBreaker101 said:

Another interesting G.O. coming early next month (at least one that I don't recall seeing for a long time):

SIGNAL MAINTENANCE
 No trains between 145 St and 205 St

Trains and free shuttle buses provide alternate service 
Weekend, 11:30 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, Dec 1 - 4

 service operates between Stillwell and 145 St.

 Buses operate in two sections:
  1. Between 145 St and 161 St, stopping at 155 St.
  2. Non-stop between Bedford Park Blvd and 205 St. 

Travel Alternatives:

For the Bronx, take the instead. 
• Transfer between  trains and buses at 145 St.
• Transfer between buses and  trains at 161 St.

From Midtown, transfer at 42 St-Bryant Pk (5 Av) for the to Grand Central where  service is available.
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Quick change to this from the MTA: shuttle buses run from Mosholu Parkway instead of Bedford Park-Lehman College

Another interesting G.O. coming early next month (at least one that I don't recall seeing for a long time):

SIGNAL MAINTENANCE
 No trains between 145 St and 205 St

Trains and free shuttle buses provide alternate service 
Weekend, 11:30 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, Dec 1 - 4

 service operates between Stillwell and 145 St.

 Buses operate in two sections:
  1. Between 145 St and 161 St, stopping at 155 St.
  2. Non-stop between Bedford Park Blvd and 205 St. 

Travel Alternatives:

For the Bronx, take the instead. 
• Transfer between  trains and buses at 145 St.
• Transfer between buses and  trains at 161 St.

From Midtown, transfer at 42 St-Bryant Pk (5 Av) for the to Grand Central where  service is available.
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46 minutes ago, BM5 via Woodhaven said:

More Sunday evening disruptions just in case you missed the earlier ones:

 

Service Change

Posted: 11/26/2017  8:25PM

Some southbound  trains are stopping on the line from West 4 St-Washington Square to Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

Some southbound  trains are stopping along the line from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Jay St-Metrotech, then over the line to Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

These service changes are because of a rail condition at Broadway-Lafayette.

As an alternative for service to Grand St, use the nearby Delancey St station.

For Coney Island bound service from Grand St, take a Norwood bound train to W 4 St- Washington Square for Coney Island-bound  trains.

Expect delays in  train service.

 

(I don't know how this affects the though)

They updated it, although I'd honestly say this makes less sense (I understand if the was delayed by having more service along the Culver line, but how would the  be affected?)

Service Change  Posted: 11/26/2017  9:04PM 
 

Some southbound  trains are stopping on the  line from West 4 St-Washington Square to Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

Some southbound  trains are stopping along the  line from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Jay St-Metrotech, then over the  line to Coney Island-Stillwell Av.

These service changes are because of a rail condition at Broadway-Lafayette.

As an alternative for service to Grand St, use the nearby Delancey St  station.

For Coney Island bound service from Grand St, take a Norwood bound  train to W 4 St- Washington Square for Coney Island-bound  trains.

Expect delays in  train service.

37 minutes ago, Lawrence St said:

You can't run the to Essex without affecting the (M).

How so? The  can terminate on the middle track while the  uses the outer tracks.

...Unless the switches leading to the Williamsburg Bridge haven't been put back in after all the work from this summer, then in that case terminate the  at Bowery.

19 minutes ago, Kingjunior34 said:

What are y’all opinions on two new Brooklyn-Queens routes ?

B16

Canarsie pier - Woodhaven Blvd and cooper Ave (mall area)

via Rockaway Av/pwky and cooper Ave 

 

B22

Brooklyn Bridge pier 6 - Jamaica terminal 

via Atlantic Ave 

Leave ur opinion down below on what you think . 

Fleet

depot 

And other concerns

 

 

I think the B16 could work, it's certainly an interesting proposal. My only problem is that it's basically the B60 and B42 into one route with an extension to Queens, and I'm not sure if there's such a high demand for people wanting to go from Canarsie to Atlas Mall, especially when Gateway Center is probably a lot closer for people in Brooklyn.

As for the B22, I don't see it working too well, since it's basically just a combination of the B25 (which runs 1-2 blocks away from your proposed routing) and the Q24 (which follows most of the eastern portion of your route). Not to mention that traffic along Atlantic Avenue can be terrible at times. Plus, there's the problem with the actual demand for the route. If a lot of people transfer from the Q24 to the B25 or vice versa, then I'd say that this route could probably work but that's not the case. You also have the  and the  running parallel to both the B25 and Q24 respectively, and to your proposed route as well, so if people did want the commute from Pier 6 to Jamaica, I'm sure most people would rather just take the train.

4 hours ago, LGA Link N train said:

New scenario 

Sick Passager at the Times Square  platform 

Track fire at Grand Central  platform 

Someone struck by a train at Dekalb platform.

Investigation because of a car accident on the Manhattan Bridge. (Could affect either side of the bridge)

train breaks down at the 149 St Junction 

And Infrastructure begins falling apart in the Chambers platform 

Reroute trains 

1 hour ago, LGA Link N train said:

How about someone struck on the southbound Dekalb platform

Get the sick passenger off the train at Times Square so service can resume.

Then:

 runs between the Bronx and 86th Street, and Wall Street (southbound platform) and New Lots Avenue

 runs between Dyre Avenue and East 180th Street ONLY

 runs between Pelham Bay Park and 86th Street ONLY

A single track shuttle  runs between 14th Street and Bowling Green, with northbound trains running local north of Brooklyn Bridge and southbound trains running express on the northbound express track.

 runs between 3rd Avenue - 149th Street and 241st Street, and between 148th Street and Flatbush Avenue

 is suspended

 runs between 205th Street and 2nd Avenue, with shuttle trains running from 36th Street (Express tracks) to Coney Island via West End

 runs local from Astoria to Whitehall Street, with shuttle trains running from Atlantic Avenue to Coney Island via Sea Beach Local

 runs from 96th Street to Canal Street (express platform), with shuttle trains running from Prospect Park to Coney Island

 runs between Forest Hills and Canal Street (local platforms), with a shuttle train between 59th Street and Bay Ridge

 is suspended

runs between Essex Street and Queens ONLY

2 minutes ago, R42N said:

Not trying to offend your comment, I’m somewhat curious as well, but does it really matter? I’d guess around the same time it started on Sunday, but honestly, it really doesn’t make a difference after it’s first go-around last week. 

It doesn't matter, I wanted to see if there was a very strong chance of it showing up on the tomorrow but whatever

7 minutes ago, Union Tpke said:

What is this about?

Additional service operates between 179 St and 2 Av 

Weekends, 9 AM to 7 PM, Saturday, Dec 9 and 16
                   11 AM to 6 PM, Sunday, Dec 10 and 17

Transfer at 2 Av to continue your trip.

Might be to add extra service on 6th Avenue, as Bronx bound  trains are running on the  that weekend

5 hours ago, trainfan22 said:

The train will return to service tomorrow, according to this daily news article

 

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/subway-newest-740m-train-breaks-day-article-1.3652468

 

 

 

 

Anyone know what time it'll be out on its first run tomorrow?

1 minute ago, MetroTransitTee said:

Anything new on the XN60's ?

1016 is running more throughout the day. It does more runs during the day as opposed to just one run very early in the morning, and apparently made a run on the Bx15 earlier this week.

5 minutes ago, BVERailer said:

What lines are the R179's running on again? I know they are running on the and , but are there any others?

They'll be going to the  , and  / .

6 hours ago, MysteriousBtrain said:

Not 100% sure on this, but it looks like KB has PM artic trips for the Bx32. 5799 is on it now and there was a D60 run a few days ago.

Figured that D60 on Wednesday wasn't going to be a one time thing. Hopefully KB does have a PM trip on the Bx32, because I would really want to see that for a while (hopefully see a XD60 or an LFSA or an LFS, man this is kinda bringing out the foamer in me )

1 hour ago, R188 7857 said:

6094 is on the Q44, might be a loaner. 

That bus is assigned to Casey Stengel for the time being

5428 is on the Q10, anyone know what that's about?

18 minutes ago, Fresh Pond said:

That's one of the easiest fixes on the bus.  Just push the window out and as far up as you can go and let it slam

She tried for a bit but it didn't work. I eventually got off the bus and walked down to Atlantic Avenue where I saw 6080 OOS heading down to the Rockaways.

Lmao to whoever did the Q53 SBS codes, the front side correctly says Woodside - 61st St Sta but the side sign says Elmhurst - Woodhaven Blvd Sta 😂😂😂

I was just on 6080, which was taken OOS because the window behind the driver had the emergency handle pulled and she couldn't get it to close. It was sitting at Myrtle Avenue for a while until the driver took it out of service.

I also just noticed that for the next two weekends (18-19 and 25-26) while the uptown  is running express from 149th Street to Burnside Avenue, the uptown  is also running express from 167th Street to Fordham Road.

Can't imagine people will be too pleased that there'll be no direct uptown service from any of those local stations... Kinda weird that they're doing both at the same time as well.

10 minutes ago, B46 via Utica said:

They can also be rerouted to the line or even the and lines. Just seen a train at York St last week and I've took the train to Chambers St before.

How's that going to work if the train is coming from Brooklyn? That's what the problem is here

12 hours ago, paulrivera said:

I would've shut the whole Jerome line down that weekend. 16 minute skeleton service headways and a short turn to boot does no good for such a high ridership segment.

In fact, every weekend there's a 16 minute supplement I'd much rather see the whole thing shut down... and mind you, I live right down the street from the  line.

Agreed. However, the  will already be borrowing trains for that weekend since it'll be split. Cutting service along Jerome would mean that the  would have to borrow a lot more trains, which wouldn't be too ideal.

23 minutes ago, R42N said:

Ok, we have our first in service date!

Should things go to plan, the R179's will start their 30 day passenger test this upcoming Saturday, the 18th of November, on the  line.

Was this confirmed anywhere?

Forgive me if I sound skeptical, but the way this order has gone, I feel like they'd wait at least a little longer testing until they put it in service. Unless, of course, it's passed the 30-day burn in testing.