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3 minutes ago, 4 via Mosholu said:

The train had been sent to the local track for months from 59th Street to 36th Street, due to structural repair work on the express tracks south of 36th Street. Your train that left 36th Street only followed the train since it had to switch back to the express track in front of the train, even when the train was across the platform. The interlocking north of there is very slow, to say the least.

I wish I would have knew that the  would have left first. I would have transferred over to the  from the . At least I still made the LIRR within 5 minutes. Why didn't they announce which train was leaving first?

I took the  from 50 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Center to take the LIRR home. When the  got to 36 St, the  was across the platform on the local track. The  left first, then the  came in and left followed by my  train finally leaving 36 St. My  train passed by the  train express at 25 St but never passed by the . What was the  doing on the local track? Does this usually happen?

2 hours ago, CenSin said:

Perfect! That means somebody hears our complaints on these random threads!

On the other hand, they may pick up Wallyhorse’s ideas…

They need to pick up my idea.

Why is the  still being called the Broadway Local when it goes Express?

11 hours ago, brakethrow said:

First time riding the LIRR yesterday - Atlantic Terminal to Locust Manor. The M7s sway a lot which makes me wonder how much they swayed before modifications were made in the early 2000s due to excessive swaying.

The conductor didn't check tickets until we were approaching Jamaica - is this the norm ? If that's the case it's too easy to catch a free ride from Atlantic to ENY.

The conductor usually collects tickets right when the train leaves Atlantic Terminal.

1 hour ago, BM5 via Woodhaven said:

All of South Brooklyn on 4th Avenue (except the ) strikes again!

Service Change

There are delays and service changes in , , , and service in both directions in Brooklyn. and trains are being rerouted on the and lines between DeKalb Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av because of an unauthorized person on the tracks at Prospect Park. There is no service on the or lines south of DeKalb Av in both directions.

For service to/from bypassed stations, see a station agent to receive a courtesy pass for continuing train or bus service.

Service Alternatives:

For service to/from Dekalb Av, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, 7 Av, Prospect Park, Church Av,and Beverly Rd, consider taking the nearby B41 bus. Here are directions: http://bit.ly/2LOFoay

For service to/from all stations between Beverly Rd and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, consider taking the nearby B68 bus, operating on Coney Island Av. Here are directions: http://bit.ly/2v66dzT

For service to/from Prospect Park, consider taking the Franklin Av trains, or transferring between the nearby B12 bus and or service at Winthrop St. Here are directions: http://bit.ly/2mHIkLp

For service to/from Church Av, consider transferring between the nearby B35 bus and or service at Church Av and McDonald Av: http://bit.ly/2AhryMy Or or service at Church Av and Nostrand Av: http://bit.ly/2NM277M

For service to/from Newkirk Plaza, consider transferring between the nearby B8 bus and or service at Newkirk Av. Here are directions: http://bit.ly/2NL8AQi

For service to/from Avenue J, consider transferring between the nearby B6 or B11 buses and or service at Flatbush Av. Here are directions: http://bit.ly/2JVNnRw

I had to cancel my 4PM Psychologist appointment by Avenue M because of this.

1 hour ago, BM5 via Woodhaven said:

UPDATE:

Delays  Posted: 3/14/19 3:31 PM

We are resuming service between DeKalb Av and Coney Island-Stillwell Av after NYPD concluded their investigation searching for disruptive youths reportedly riding on the outside of a train.

Too late. I already got on the LIRR to get home.

On 2/16/2019 at 7:24 PM, Maxwell179 said:

I always wondered , would mta ever consider switching the  &  in Brooklyn ; like make the Q express and the B local

It would be a faster ride to Coney Island.

43 minutes ago, trainfan22 said:

Babylon and Far Rock trains trains take different routes between Rosedale and Jamaica. 

 

Also a late Long Beach or West Hempstead local train could be right in front of your Far Rock express train.

Is the speed limit the same on the local and Express tracks?

Why is the 7:49AM train from Far Rockaway going slowly when bypassing Valley Stream and Rosedale while the train on the Express track is going fast and already overtook my train?

12 hours ago, Abba said:

It also seems they actually moved a train back in order to retrieve it .tough situation for those on those trains . This is why many times I bring a radio scanner so at least I’ll know what’s going on . 

What channel do I put the radio scanner on? Can I use my phone as a radio scanner?

Pretty upsetting that taking the LIRR from Inwood to Penn Station/ Atlantic Terminal is the same amount of time it takes taking the LIRR from Babylon to Penn Station/ Atlantic Terminal all because the LIRR goes out of the way to Valley Stream. The  train from Far Rockaway takes more time to get to Penn Station (an hour and 15 minutes) all because it makes too many stops despite Fulton St/ 8 Av Express. Taking the train from Far Rockaway to Manhattan should take a half an hour.

Why does the  and  move slowly when skipping Hoyt St?

I'm very annoyed. My monthly metrocard ends December 18th and I want to refill it with another monthly but the machine at Wall St 4 & 5, which is the closest station to my work, is broken. I took the train to Atlantic Av-Barclays Center to catch the LIRR and was hoping that I can quickly refill my metrocard at the machine there but there was a line and waiting on the line would make me miss my train. I'm also getting an error making an easypay metrocard account. Maybe I should walk from Penn Station after all.

What's Long Beach trains doing at Inwood?

33 minutes ago, CenSin said:

They’re noticeably different to me—especially around Newkirk Plaza.

What do you mean?

4 minutes ago, CenSin said:

Fall leaves again? This happens every year. They slow down trains to prevent slipping on leaves.

But the  trains are going normal speed.

Why is the  train moving slowly lately?

7 minutes ago, transitfan111 said:

Well then you would have to debate on whether or not it is worth leaving early to bike to your destination. All depends on how you value your time. 

Also depends on where you are going. i.e. you don't want to show up to work sweaty or tired right?

Then there is the risk of getting injured riding a bike. It will happen, especially in the city.

Fyi don't bike when it rains, snows, hurricanes, etc

I would just use the subway

 

 

What about walking?

1 minute ago, transitfan111 said:

Using Citi Bike costs more than a subway fare. I don't see a reason to bike other than exercise.

Don't recommend biking at all, drivers here are crazy.

If I get a yearly, then a citibike would be $149 a year which would make it cheaper than a subway.

My father told me that biking is a bad idea and too dangerous because I need a helmet and there's crazy taxis in the city.

4 minutes ago, transitfan111 said:

Depends on how much you make in an hour.

But it can be great exercise however. 

Is it safe at night? Is it a good idea for when it's raining or snowing? Can I rely on citibike?

Do you think it's doable to do the 1 hour and 5 minute walk to and from Penn Station to Lower Manhattan so I can just pay for the LIRR?

I was on the A train to Far Rockaway and I coughed mid-way through the hour ride but forgot to cover my mouth. Someone sitting two seats away from me told me to cover my mouth so I did. Then two high school kids came on the train and one of them sat in between me and that man and that man told that high school kid that I coughed and didn't cover my mouth and the high school kid got up. I got uncomfortable with the man and switched seats. I coughed again in the different seat and two women moved a little away. Then that man told them something I forgot what and gave me a handful of tissues and told me to cough into them. I did for rest of the times.

The train finally reached Far Rockaway and everyone including me, the man, and the two high school guys got off. I was walking past the man and the two high school kids and the man cursed at me. I walked right past two policemen out of the station expecting my mother who promised to pick me up to be at the station with her car but she wasn't so I called her and she told me that she'll be there in 5 minutes.

I hung up right when the man came out of the station and started chasing me. I ran for two blocks and then fell. The man caught up to me and punched me. I got back up and ran some more but the man caught up to me and just stared at me. I kept on telling the man how sorry I was for coughing without covering my mouth on the train but he didn't seem to listen.

I called my mother telling her that someone is chasing me and finally met my mother with her car. My lip was swollen and bleeding and there was a little pain with some teeth at the right and my arm was scraped.

Looks like the Mott Avenue area isn't a safe neighborhood.

How do I get a monthly lirr pass on one side and a monthly metrocard on the other side with a transitchek credit card with the number changing every month?

There was a holiday train and an R179  train at the same time at 2nd Avenue a little before 10AM.