R68OnBroadway

What I would do if the RBB line went to Howard Beach: -build a concrete platform over the southbound express track roadbed for the northbound express track -construct a removable bridge (similar to the one on the 42nd st shuttle) between the southbound express track (now platform) and southbound local track platform at the northern end of the platforms -use the former northbound express and local tracks to turn trains from the north -use the southbound local track to turn a -style Rockaway shuttle (I would also build switches between the tracks north of the station so trains from any track could switch to another with ease.)

With Cuomo as MTA head, by the time the RBB is complete (if it ever is), the from Howard Beach to Hammels will be the "sub train" and after Hammels the "sea level line".

It looks good, but there are a few problems, mainly due to line length. The , , and are already very long lines that suffer from erratic service, and an extension will only worsen the problem. However, we can't really fix this issue without doing some wacky service proposal. The RBB should be built off of the Queens bypass, not QBL. Putting it on QBL would limit capacity there and the , being a local, would not attract many riders. This is more of a question, but where would you put the new NYTM? The only practical place I can think of is City Hall LL.

Probably. The is extremely slow and suffers from long headways in the Rockaways.

If I'm correct, the last time OTTs ran on the was the final week of 2008, which was with R32s and a few R40M/42s.

I actually kind of like the bulkiness (have not ridden it yet, just seen it) as it reminds me of the bulky 75-footers.

Just a question: Do you think it would be feasible to move the Broadway mergers to 57th? Trains going slow would not matter as unlike 34th-42nd, where the line is straight, by 57th it curves, so switching there has less of an impact speed-wise.

I would have the run from Bowling Green to BBCT for the Manhattan section. I would also terminate the at Hunters Point to allow for easier termination.

Why do people have all these overly complicated scenarios involving other lines? (ex. and .) Rather than get rid of the and do a weird thing, just suspend the .

Just because there is no does not mean there is a lower frequency. The could get a service boost.

It doesn't make sense to close the whole bridge, but I will have 3 scenarios. If north side is closed: and suspended. in two sections: 96th-Canal (tunnel) and Prospect Pk-CI. via bridge. local in Manhattan. via Rutgers. Shuttle between 36th and CI. If south side is closed: and suspended. is normal. is normal. rerouted to Chambers. and terminate at Canal (tunnel). via 6th Av and replaces in Brooklyn. If both sides close: , and suspended. local in Manhattan, terminates at Canal. Shuttle on Sea Beach. terminates at Canal. Shuttle between 36th and CI via 4th Av Lcl. 96th-57th. Shuttle between Prospect Pk and CI. truncated to 145th St. Shuttle between Atlantic and CI, 4th Av Lcl.

Can't wait to see them on the as operators always go slow on the 46s. Hopefully CPW and JFK-67th/90th will hit higher speeds (50-55 mph)

You missed the joke...

Can I have a R142 sign that has this scroll: to South Ferry 7 Av Exp Bronx Lcl

Wait a few months and it won't stand out.

The hipsters can't really complain. They either have old trains or no trains. While the may not seem the best, in matters of breakdowns it would make more sense as due to it having only 1 merger point (Bergen), disruptions will be at a minimum. There aren't even really that many other options left.

I believe that there is only one more R62A at Corona, with probably a five-car set left over.

There is no way ridership would not surge after reopening. The is busier than some other systems and is packed up the wazoo with gentrified neighborhoods.

These are my assumptions on what these lines will have around the shutdown time: - R179/R46, 32s replaced and 160s sent to ENY/Jamaica / 179s and 160s (a few of the 160s will be 207 transfers) - R32s displaced from / - see /- 100% R160 due to QBL CBTC. Majority of displaced 207 sets along with current Jamaica ones are on these lines. / R68s with displaced R46s from Jamaica. 46s would make it easier to switch signs as the T/O has to only switch the end ones rather than all the signs.

The Montague issue is that the tunnel was not rebuilt to fit the R32s, hence why them being on the Southern Division (minus the ) is a risk. I'm not sure, but aren't all other 60 ft B division SMEEs banned from Montague too?

He is a new member, so he probably didn't check.

MTA, ruining your day!

I would rule out the and as the is too heavily used and because the breaking down on QBL will be hell.

There aren't really any other options. Labor costs will increase, but the lack of damage costs from an R32 breaking down somewhere else should cover it.

Some police thing (probably a suicide or an accident on the platform) caused service to be suspended between Broadway Junction and Crescent Street.