lilbluefoxie Posted June 23, 2011 Share #1 Posted June 23, 2011 Is it possible to walk from Totenville station to Atlantic station? if so, how long does it take? Do all SIRT trains stop at Atlantic on the weekends? People say its a flag stop but im not sure what they mean by that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share #2 Posted June 23, 2011 oh also, is there an exit to Ellis Street at Totenville station? it wasnt clear on google maps if there was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted June 23, 2011 Share #3 Posted June 23, 2011 To answer your questions, it is possible to walk from Atlantic to Tottenville. It takes a few minutes. A flag stop means that the train only stops at the station if passengers request it and/or if the operator sees people on the platform. Since Atlantic station only holds one 75 foot car, the operator uses a key to open half a door to let the passengers out. Also, all trains stop at Atlantic on weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted June 23, 2011 To answer your questions, it is possible to walk from Atlantic to Tottenville. It takes a few minutes. A flag stop means that the train only stops at the station if passengers request it and/or if the operator sees people on the platform. Since Atlantic station only holds one 75 foot car, the operator uses a key to open half a door to let the passengers out. Also, all trains stop at Atlantic on weekends. is there an exit to Ellis Street from Totenville near the Angelinas restaurant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted June 24, 2011 Share #5 Posted June 24, 2011 is there an exit to Ellis Street from Totenville near the Angelinas restaurant? Yes, there is an exit to Ellis Street and that restaurant. Sorry for the delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Subway Posted June 27, 2011 Share #6 Posted June 27, 2011 Atlantic, along with Nassau St., will seize to exist in the near future. They both will be replaced by an Arthur Killls Road station, which won't be a flag stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova RTS 9147 Posted June 27, 2011 Share #7 Posted June 27, 2011 Atlantic Ave, along with Nassau St., will seize to exist in the near future. They both will be replaced by an Arthur Killls Road station, which won't be a flag stop. Are they doing anything over there? Because I haven't heard anything about that project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Subway Posted June 27, 2011 Share #8 Posted June 27, 2011 Are they doing anything over there? Because I haven't heard anything about that project. I looked it up, the project is real. But at this rate it won't be done for awhile, just like the ...:cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted June 27, 2011 Share #9 Posted June 27, 2011 That station was supposed to be complete by last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Broadway Local Posted June 28, 2011 Share #10 Posted June 28, 2011 Ah, The famous full length Arthur Kill station that will lie halfway between Nassau and Atlantic stations....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted June 29, 2011 Ah, The famous full length Arthur Kill station that will lie halfway between Nassau and Atlantic stations....... its a waste of money, theres nothing wrong wtih Nassau and Atlantic, just clean em up, repaint em, and lengthen the platforms and they are fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted June 29, 2011 Share #12 Posted June 29, 2011 I think a station in between would be better. One less stop = quicker ride. Plus at least it would appease the Atlantic Station rider. On a similar note, Hewes and Lorimer on the should've been merged since both would've allowed for a direct transfer to the below and cut out one stop overall. Now that'll take a few decades since they aren't going to tear up brand new platforms to build a new station. A missed opportunity just because the MTA wanted to rennovate than to try to do something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Subway Posted June 29, 2011 Share #13 Posted June 29, 2011 its a waste of money, theres nothing wrong wtih Nassau and Atlantic, just clean em up, repaint em, and lengthen the platforms and they are fine ...and make them full-time stops. The problem with the current stations is that they are only used when someone specifically has to get on or off. It's very confusing for people in Atlantic or Nassau. That's the only reason I would want an Arthur Kill Road stop... On a completely different note, this is my 250th post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted June 29, 2011 Share #14 Posted June 29, 2011 I think a station in between would be better. One less stop = quicker ride. Plus at least it would appease the Atlantic Station rider. On a similar note, Hewes and Lorimer on the should've been merged since both would've allowed for a direct transfer to the below and cut out one stop overall. Now that'll take a few decades since they aren't going to tear up brand new platforms to build a new station. A missed opportunity just because the MTA wanted to rennovate than to try to do something different. That's what they are doing. When Arthur Kill Road opens, Nassau and Atlantic close. As for the Lorimer Street issue, they could have made an OOS transfer to the Broadway stop, but that's too good of an idea for the MTA to consider, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmatechamp13 Posted July 1, 2011 Share #15 Posted July 1, 2011 its a waste of money, theres nothing wrong wtih Nassau and Atlantic, just clean em up, repaint em, and lengthen the platforms and they are fine They want to make it into a park-and-ride station. Maybe they can't find the space near the existing Atlantic/Nassau stations. The Atlantic and Nassau stations weren't originally intended as permenant stations. That's why they're so short (the Nassau station can barely fit 4 cars). Also, there are plans to demolish the Richmond Valley station and replace it with a station closer to Page Avenue, which has more activity around it. They figured that the Nassau station would be too close to Page Avenue, so they decided to consolidate the 3 stations down to 2 stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted July 1, 2011 Share #16 Posted July 1, 2011 As for the Lorimer Street issue, they could have made an OOS transfer to the Broadway stop, but that's too good of an idea for the MTA to consider, sadly. I transfer between the & at Broadway / Lorimer Street alot on my subway trips. It's too bad they wont at least make an OOS transfer because during the summer I won't have an unlimited MetroCard to railfan . I'm doing a trip to SIR during the summer, so when I can I will get shots of the stations & hopefully get a shot of the construction of the station . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted July 1, 2011 Share #17 Posted July 1, 2011 Wikipedia is wrong (as it usually it is) Atlantic & Nassau aren't flag stops, at least they haven't been for a long time. We stop at both stations at all times on all local trains. Regarding the planned Arthur Kill Station, I've seen the plans and drawings. Looks pretty nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted July 1, 2011 Share #18 Posted July 1, 2011 They want to make it into a park-and-ride station. Maybe they can't find the space near the existing Atlantic/Nassau stations. The Atlantic and Nassau stations weren't originally intended as permenant stations. That's why they're so short (the Nassau station can barely fit 4 cars). Also, there are plans to demolish the Richmond Valley station and replace it with a station closer to Page Avenue, which has more activity around it. They figured that the Nassau station would be too close to Page Avenue, so they decided to consolidate the 3 stations down to 2 stations. They have plans to build a station at Page as well? O.o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Subway Posted July 1, 2011 Share #19 Posted July 1, 2011 Wikipedia is wrong (as it usually it is) Atlantic & Nassau aren't flag stops, at least they haven't been for a long time. We stop at both stations at all times on all local trains. Regarding the planned Arthur Kill Station, I've seen the plans and drawings. Looks pretty nice. It's probably outdated, then. Why doesn't someone here change it? I don't have an account, so meh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted July 3, 2011 Share #20 Posted July 3, 2011 Anyone can change it, and it shows you shouldn't turn to that place as the FIRST source of information. Look for the links if there are any and look up the info from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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