I'm working on a fantasy Jamiaca Line rebuild proposal and wanted some input:
I have two ideas for the line East of Bway Junction:
1. Demolish connection between Crescent St & Cypress Hills, build new elevated structure towards Woodhaven Blvd with new stops at 78 St, 88 St, & Atlantic Av, then turn towards the south along the ROW of the Rockaway Beach Branch to Rockaway Park, making all stops with an additional stop at Ozone Park.
On the Fulton St Line, after Bway Jct, a portal is constructed and a new 3 track elevated line is created to the stub end of Cypress Hills, with stops at new stations of Van Siclen Av & Norwood Ave. This new connection would be served by a rerouted , which would run between 96th St & Jamiaca Center via 6th Av & Fulton St.
2nd Option: Demolish the s-curve as well as Cypress Hills & 75th St, with a rebuilt structure slightly turning towards 85th St, which would significantly increase speeds. A new station would be constructed at 76th St.
Thoughts?