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LGA Link N Train

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  1. I’m in Signals, currently finishing up Flagging
  2. @TheRider I applied in March of 2021 but didn't get to take the test until March of this year. I also went in as a Provisional and my list number being in the 300's.
  3. Out of curiosity, how many of y'all waited to be hired under this title if you've already been hired? (For me I waited a year for the test and another 5 months to be actually hired)
  4. Now thats a game I haven’t played in a minute… Lets hope that by the end of this year that some 211’s are in service (at least 30 cars although that number might be a bit too optimistic) so that some 46’s could get more shop time. As for the 160’s, there’s really no where for them to be aside from CBTC Active Lines and that’s Jamaica Yard. Also the way that the B-Division yards are set up with the uniformity (for the most part) of their Rolling Stock keeps things simple, so no need to complicate it. (Side note and this is a bit off topic, but with CBTC Being Active on QBL and under construction? on the Culver Line and the 160’s from Jamaica being CBTC Active on top of that, could start implementing CBTC on the Crosstown Line now to get it out of the way. Helps especially because that’s already funded in the 2020-2024 Capital Program)
  5. Oh, I see.... Well lets hope that all goes according to plan and that the 46's don't retire too quickly as people still have places to be.
  6. That’s a good point but by the time 6th Avenue CBTC comes online, we’ll likely have both Option orders for the R-211 fleet. Which would mean that half of the 68/68A fleet would be spending a majority of their time in the yard…
  7. Would reinstating OPTO on the help with a crew shortage?
  8. I agree with @R32 3838 and @T to Dyre Avenue here. The 46's have been running for about 47 years at this point so replacing them should be a priority. If my math is correct, The 1st Option order should replace about half of the existing fleet of 46's. Then the 1st Option Order alone will replace the rest of the 46 fleet in addition of adding a few extra trains into they system. In what world should that NOT be a priority? Granted, given the current schedule of the order in addition to employee's leaving the Kawasaki plant in Nebreska, I don't expect to see the completion of the first Option order until 2027-2029. It'd be a miracle if we even get the 2nd Option Order (which arguably, I don't think we need the 2nd Option Order unless some 68's decide to shit the bed early) Better to future-proof the system if thats the case then, therefore adding a level of necessity to these projects.
  9. They’ll probably run the at 5 minute Frequencies (12 TPH) to cover both lines.
  10. My condolences to the man and his family as that's scary news to hear, but I must ask, No one bothered to pull the Emergencey Brakes?
  11. This might be a hot take, but I think the 211's incoming and IBX (once fully realized) would mitigate any potential problems with swapping either 2 routes passing through DeKalb.
  12. Hey is it possible if I can get my nickname changed back to "LGA Link N Train" please?
  13. Made 2 maps out of boredom, one where I grabbed ALL Rail Systems in the New York Region and threw them together https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1eaR0wtLCB8AL2oVXY_pBCJ21xDFssM4&usp=sharing And one where I grabbed all Current, Under Construction and Planned ADA-Accessible Stations for the NYC Subway System (along with stations I think could/should get ADA in order for there to be even spacing between ADA Stops): https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1u67mpsOHfczXg3wjyQDNRWse0N-yEis&usp=sharing
  14. Had my fun with that thread…. Apart from wanting to see Rail Service be reactived, main reason I’d like to see this ROW be used again is so that I can use it for my own day to day commutes. Beats walking to Continental, Dealing with Woodhaven or the delays of the 23
  15. ~~Is there a link for the sourced.~~ - Nvm, I just read it, and while it doesn’t look like it’ll be reactivated anytime soon, I personally think its short sighted to say that reactivation is not happening/impossible. Also the minute I read “Friends of the Queensway” I already saw there this was going. While the idea of a linear park sounds nice, I find it to be idiotic (alone) given the current Circumstances of Woodhaven and getting to/from the Rockaways. I personally prefer the “Queenslink” Option. Combining both the Rail and Linear Park Option sounds like an interesting concept to me that gets the best interests of both ideas. Although with the lack of any political will right now, I doubt anything will happen in the short term as much as I’d like for it to.
  16. I remember some group pushed for all day 6 minute service or something, but wouldn’t that create an imbalance of how Subway capacity is used systemwide under the current network?
  17. Simple Proposal to improve the Line. One that's been discussed before - Rebuild Essex Street Station, either to ease the curves on the Eastern End of the station coming from the Bridge or build over J3-4 to create one big Island Platform. - (Optional) Widen the curve by Marcy and relocate the station a bit to the West so it sits on top of the Bus Terminal - Extend the Platforms of Marcy (if the curve remains the same), Hewes, Lorimer, and Flushing (no Union Avenue Stop because the It in between Flushing and Lorimer even though I like that idea) - Rebuild Myrtle Junction and widen the platforms (self-explanatory) - Extend all Platforms between Myrtle Upper Level and Metropolitan - Rearrange Yard tracks so that it can store more 10 car trains (maybe even 5 Car Trains) - relocate X-over to just north of the bridge in order to allow for a Metropolitan Avenue Station Extension and relocation of the dispatch tower. - Might as well upgrade stations that are not already ADA-Accessible to ADA standards and leave provision for CBTC in the process. Benefits: 10% Added Capacity on QBL, 6th Avenue and Myrtle Lines.
  18. Given what you said in the Brooklyn Bus Redesign Thread, it might be cause see's most of its Queens Bus Routes as money losers, so for them cutting service to "save" on operating costs is the goal in the name of Faster Speeds. I could be wrong though.
  19. Priced tickets for NYTM Rides? This is new but anything to stop Foamers from Ruining these trips
  20. As someone who graduated from there, I wouldn't even consider those kids to be railfans by a long shot when they're doing stupid shit like this, not to mention when I went, 90% of the students didn't give a shit about transit at all. Also from what I've heard, Transit Tech has been moving away from the "Transit" part of the name as of recently. IDK how true this is cause I haven't been there in a while
  21. Man those G.O.’s were pretty nice to fan. I grabbed my pictures/videos and dipped on those weekends
  22. So a 57th Street Flip. Such an idea is not out of the ordinary
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