Tinamarie Posted September 9, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 9, 2009 I saw a train this morning for the first time in my life! I'm sure it was a train because it was an R160 or R160A and it said on the front and it said on the side plus it said Skip-Stop service. My friend says there are no more trains, but I know I saw one. I was inside the train and I had no camera on me so I didn't get to take a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted September 9, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 9, 2009 The train is alive and well, although it was on the chopping block a few months ago due to the MTA's budget deficit. At least it's safe to say that there are no cuts projected for next year, let's see what 2011 will be like. The is a life-saver. I don't live along the line but it saves riders 3-5 minutes to get to Manhattan, and that extra time does help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinamarie Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted September 9, 2009 Ah ok thanks! I knew I wasn't seeing things. My friend showed me an article: http://www.ny1.com/content/news_beats/transit/92311/mock-funeral-held-for-z-train/Default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted September 9, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 9, 2009 The still runs. I rode almost two weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted September 9, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 9, 2009 Ah ok thanks! I knew I wasn't seeing things. My friend showed me an article: http://www.ny1.com/content/news_beats/transit/92311/mock-funeral-held-for-z-train/Default.aspx The article dates back to January. In May, a slurry of these service cuts were "cut", saving the subway as we know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted September 9, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 9, 2009 is not endagered species because Albany rescue MTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queens Surface Posted September 9, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 9, 2009 The is not dead and is still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted September 9, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 9, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Broadway Local Posted September 9, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 9, 2009 The continues to run Ditmars Boulevard to Whitehall via Broadway Local weekdays 6am to 11pm, the continues to run Jamaica Center to Broad Street weekday rush hours and the continues to run Harlem-148th Street to Times Square-42d Street late nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted September 9, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 9, 2009 I just got on the the other day. It is a better alternative than the excruciatingly slow train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted September 9, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 9, 2009 I just got on the the other day. It is a better alternative than the excruciatingly slow train. I totally agree. The saves me time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted September 10, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 10, 2009 They hardly run the , compared to other diamond and skip stop routes like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted September 10, 2009 Share #13 Posted September 10, 2009 They hardly run the , compared to other diamond and skip stop routes like They do run the , between the designated times (leaves Jamaica Center between 7:21 and 8:12, and leaves Broad Street between 4:35 and 5:45). trains operate every 10 minutes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted September 10, 2009 Share #14 Posted September 10, 2009 still its a very narrow window, runs all the way into mid morning by way of comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted September 10, 2009 Share #15 Posted September 10, 2009 They do run the , between the designated times (leaves Jamaica Center between 7:21 and 8:12, and leaves Broad Street between 4:35 and 5:45). trains operate every 10 minutes though. The last skip stop train leaves Jamaica Center at 8:17 AM. Today I had to head to lower Manhattan. I sprinted to catch that train since I didn't want to take the local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R110B Posted September 10, 2009 Share #16 Posted September 10, 2009 still its a very narrow window, runs all the way into mid morning by way of comparison.they must not like the route if they have it at short hour runs.:tdown::cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted September 11, 2009 Share #17 Posted September 11, 2009 The last skip stop train leaves Jamaica Center at 8:17 AM. Today I had to head to lower Manhattan. I sprinted to catch that train since I didn't want to take the local. Each comes every 10 mins and each comes every 10 mins. But when the runs, each one alternates and comes every 5 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJC Posted September 14, 2009 Share #18 Posted September 14, 2009 and the MTA wanted to dump J express service too!that would've been a painfull ride to ride the local J on weekdays...I sometimes wish they have J express service on the weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted September 14, 2009 Share #19 Posted September 14, 2009 The express only skips 3 stops. Cutting the Z would've been much worse in the rush hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted September 14, 2009 Share #20 Posted September 14, 2009 I think this might be an issue (not the thread) beacuse some people like the skip-stop service, but others would rather eliminate it because it eliminates confusion of where the and stop during rush hours. I think the should make every stop and the should be express between Marcy Av and Broadway Junction during peak direction using the middle track and it would run local between B.J. and Jamaica Ctr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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