R68OnBroadway

Given that Prince Andrew will likely only step in to save what brings him nice ribbon cuttings, here's how I see projects going: Most likely saved: ESA Elevator installations already in progress R211s 50/50 chance: Service cuts - elimination? CBTC delays (excluding places where work is underway already) R262 delivery pushed back further Elimination or trimming down of late night service Most likely DOA: Bus network - Borough redesigns will be a trojan horse for service cuts Station renovations - Most will be cut and projects like the Nostrand exit reopening will probably be quietly terminated Replacements for R68s - those cars will probably be around much longer and reach their late 40s/early 50s

Do you remember the approximate time when he posted it?

Has there ever been a comparison to see which train to Coney Island is the fastest (depending on weekend/weekdays, where there is work. etc.)?

Is the 53rd/63rd swap still happening?

I recall seeing a photo of R44s at Fresh Pond Road from the 1970s when they were testing the cars.

Can we please stop with the double and triple-posting

How much tph would the be at during the weekend now?

My prediction for the last station to get OMNY will be one of the Rockaway Park branch stations (either 90th, 98th or 105th) given that they see very little usage and are isolated from the rest of the system; however I would still see 116th get it before the other three as it does serve as a point of transfer and it does have some ridership draw to it.

They have a memorabilia store on their website. http://web.mta.info/nyct/materiel/collectsales/index.html

If they do keep this swap, they should make the local to Forest Hills at all times except overnight and have the swap northern terminals so that the becomes the part time QBL local.

If moving the to 53rd is successful, would it be possible to have a more frequent service? Here's how I could see it happening, not sure if it would be best to do though: - both expresses run via 53rd so the can pick up more for the -this allows the to run more TPH, so we can go for 18 tph / 12 tph with CBTC - service is limited by the Williamsburg bridge and myrtle to 10 tph, so there isn't an issue of conflict on 6th Av - 18 tph can be split into 10 tph local and 8 tph express Any ideas if this would be practical?

Any plans to reactivate the R42s? (Doubt that they will though given that they have already been officially retired, are in even worse shape than the R32s, and are such a small fleet that it probably makes more sense economically to just cut some trips instead of running those cars).

When is the test train set to arrive?

Then cut the and have any leftover trains terminate at QBP.

suspended via to 168 in Manhattan; Roosevelt-JC in Queens 179-Roosevelt and Queensbridge-CI to 96th via Astoria cross honor tickets with LIRR

Would you ever consider secession of NYC and it’s suburb counties to be a possible alternative to get rid of the financial and political burdens NYC faces? (Not advocating for it, I’m just curious)

What do you mean by ConCon?

Here’s something to consider: Phase 3 and 4 will most likely not be complete for at least 30 years given MTA problems. Personally, rather than waste time thinking about all these alignments, people should focus on making the first two SAS phases as useful as possible- that means sending both the up SAS, extending the 125th street line to 8th, and thinking about the merits of Bronx extensions such as one up 3rd or Webster. I’d much rather see SAS phase 3-4 $ be used to bring service to the central Bronx (where construction can be much cheaper and cut and cover due to less dense construction) than spend a huge period of time building an astronomically expensive subway.

I’d imagine a tunnel from Grove street to the HBLR ROW, then conversion of that ROW, then a tunnel under the Arthur Kill to the North Shore Branch which can run to St George and stop there (or continue if needed).

Is there a cost estimate for how much it would cost to try to link up SIR and PATH?

suspended via 8th Avenue express via 8th local via crosstown via to Broad

How much space is there on each end of the station before construction is required? Given that the R262s will have gangways, you could see how far you could extend the platforms and then have selective door opening so that all but a few cars platform at the station.

Given that the platform already fits about 7 cars, wouldn’t it easy to fit another 150 feet of platform before the junction?

Does it make sense operationally to swap the and terminals in Queens?

For the R32 retirement run, I'd either expect a run on the similar to the R42 or some round trips on the to 96th (alternating between Brighton and Sea Beach).