Kriston Lewis

The bulletin that was passed around stated that they could not run express in customer service between either 125-59 or Utica-Hoyt. Any other segment is fine.

It is whenever the northbound side platform is open for customers - usually from 90 minutes prior to an event, to 90 minutes after it's conclusion. There is a ramp from that platform. Otherwise, it is not.

During summer months, it was policy to turn off interior car lights along outdoor segments during daylight hours. I’m certain it was for energy efficiency. I think this is still in place, but rarely seen in practice today. I recall a sign on the right of way on the Brighton Line that says “LIGHTS ON” near Newkirk Plaza. Some bus operators do the same as well.

A test train struck newly installed equipment in the Steinway Tube.

This is for ADA work at Queensboro Plaza. The is also suspended between 57 St-7 Av and 39 Av-Beebe Av that same weekend. A split service will run between Stillwell Av and 96 St-2 Av every 15 minutes, and a shuttle train will run between 39 Av and Ditmars Blvd every 12 minutes. Shuttle buses will dump everyone at Queens Plaza for the (days/evenings) and the (diverted via Broadway to 34 St overnight). So much for that to Forest Hills plan.

It’s the first new fleet in Staten Island in several decades. Until now, the cars have not run at all (or substantially) on SIRT trackage on their own power. Crews need to be trained, the shop employees need to learn the equipment and computers, see if the cab signaling works properly and work through a litany of other things before revenue service begins. Davey literally said it during the presser: If you don’t find any problems during testing, you’re not paying attention. They absolutely need to take their time and get it right.

A presser was held at Clifton Shops this afternoon showing off the R211S. During the Q&A, it was announced that the revenue test is scheduled to begin in March 2024. Link to YouTube

This is actually the way it was done until the mid-2010s (though the express shuttle buses were non-stop between Utica-Jay). After the weekend base headway changes, they no longer had to suspend the as often since there was less service running overall and less potential for congestion.

Franklin Av and 34 St have 8 car markers that align the last car with exits at the far south end of those platforms.

That’s the 6:44 AM put in from Euclid Avenue to Mott Avenue, it is not a Rockaway Park Shuttle run. It was the first run of the day for the pilot set, though I guess the second set is on that schedule today.

Pause the video at 1:05, the PACIS sign has an April date on it. The train isn't running, when it returns to revenue service I'm sure all of us will know about it.

About 15 years ago, the R40s and R42s were assigned to the . There are no conductor controls in the A ends of those cars, compared to the R32s, so instead of adding new conductors boards and CCTV monitors, the TA decided to have all trains stop at the 10-car position. All the 10 car markers along Fulton Street and Eighth and Sixth Avenues were covered up with S stickers and the other car markers were spray painted black. After a couple of months of people holding doors, running after trains on platforms (and possibly some injuries), R32s returned to the and the stickers and spray painted markers were mostly removed, but are still up in some places.

There are some R68s out of Concourse that are way overdue for a visit to the car wash.

In a world of pipe dreams, I’d love if Byford returned to the Transit Authority to finish the work he started and Davey gets bumped to the LIRR.

Someone at 207th Street told me that a railfan who was known "in the community as a troublemaker" started the fight. It's in service. I think maybe they said that to get the troublemakers off the train. Shortly after the NYPD sorted things out, the train re-entered service. The return trip was more peaceful and had more regular commuters. One of them called the train "european." A few people were confused by the flip up seats. One of the reasons why I do these events alone now. Though I wouldn't say no to the idea of a queer railfan group.