darkstar8983 Posted January 5, 2022 Share #7476 Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, Calvin said: I feel like the weekday and lines may continue on after this week, the suspension. But who knows if it'll resume service by the spring season or after the holidays of 2021-2022.. For now, most routes are still on weekday headways like the , except the I think the headways are: - roughly weekday service but with some cancellations and no 179 St trips I think. - Weekend headways - normal weekday (with a few cancellations) - midday levels of service (and all trains going to/from Pelham Bay Park) - about 70% of service (all trains local, but the short-turns at Mets Willets Point and put-ins at 111 St are still there. - about 70% of service (no Rockaway service) - weekend service levels mostly - roughly weekend service headways - about 50% of service (similar to what was seen between June 2020 and May 2021 - trains every 8-12 minutes, no or Kings Highway trips) - roughly weekend service levels - weekend service levels - about 70% weekday service - about every 12-15 minutes throughout the day (but the full route) - ??? hard to say considering its schedule. Most of the route about every 8 minutes, but departures from Astoria are less consistent due to the 96 St trips still present - about every 10-12 minutes - weekend service levels with a couple of extra trains here and there. Edited January 5, 2022 by darkstar8983 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted January 7, 2022 Share #7477 Posted January 7, 2022 And there goes Queens Blvd due to CBTC failure for the 150th time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 8, 2022 Share #7478 Posted January 8, 2022 Interesting, I wonder if it's COVID related or some thing. Stations Skipped trains are bypassing Forest Av in both directions while we perform station cleaning. For service to/from Forest Av, consider using Q58 bus service. Posted: 01/08/2022 04:21PM 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainmaster5 Posted January 8, 2022 Share #7479 Posted January 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, BM5 via Woodhaven said: Interesting, I wonder if it's COVID related or some thing. Stations Skipped trains are bypassing Forest Av in both directions while we perform station cleaning. For service to/from Forest Av, consider using Q58 bus service. Posted: 01/08/2022 04:21PM I'm guessing this is for snow and ice removal. My take. Carry on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar8983 Posted January 9, 2022 Share #7480 Posted January 9, 2022 14 hours ago, Trainmaster5 said: I'm guessing this is for snow and ice removal. My take. Carry on. I think so too - considering how dangerous those stairs are going down from the platform to the turnstiles 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar8983 Posted January 9, 2022 Share #7481 Posted January 9, 2022 The weekday service reductions we saw last week are going into effect again this week: No No Express service, No Bronx Express (due to the no trains), No Rockaway Park trips No Culver Express trips or Kings Highway runs (trains every 8-12 minutes all day) Reduced frequencies on mostly every other route Considering this, maybe they should run a bland schedule where trains run "every X number of minutes" rather than focus on a schedule. I know this sounds redundant, but on some routes where "trains are operating as often as they can due to train crew availability", operating "normal weekday" service actually hinders service on some routes. Example: The split train could do better if they just alternated departures from 207 St more stringently during rush hours (one Rockaway, one Lefferts, etc.) rather than having some instances of two trips to one of the terminal in succession. Let us assume one trip to Far Rockaway doesn't run, but following that trip, two trips to Lefferts Blvd run. Then you have created a 40+ minute gap for service to Far Rockaway. A better solution for this issue on thee would be to just run service every 8 minutes between 207 St and Rockaway Blvd, alternating between terminals stringently. Example 2: The train runs "every 7 minutes" during rush hours, but there are some 96 St trips ( via Sea Beach) included. If a trip doesn't run to Astoria, immediately preceding or following the 96 St trip, 25 minute gap in service instantly. This has been happening more often during the PM rush hour, because in between those scheduled 96 St trips, there are normally 2 or even 3 trains scheduled to come between the flanking Astoria trains. To solve this issue, just run the on the Astoria branch every 8 minutes (again, taking train crew availability into account), and any 96 St trips, just squeeze in between the 8-minute headways, for example: 4:30PM Astoria departure from Coney Island/86 St, 4:38PM Astoria, 4:45PM Astoria, 4:48PM 96 St 4:52PM Astoria 5:00PM Astoria etc. Notice the 96 St trip is squeezed in-between two evenly spaced trips to Astoria, rather than having the 4:52PM trip being a 96 St trip and leaving the potential for a large Astoria service gap. The train during the PM rush sounds like it runs evenly enough, but I can assume there are instances where the Dyre Av branch has 20+ minute train gaps due to missing crews. The Nereid Av branch doesn't suffer as much because they have the train, and those trips to 238 St go straight to the yard anyways. This is actually part of the issue because if X number of trains leave Nereid Av, that same X number of trains eventually have to return, limiting the number of trains that can stay in service after the PM rush, unless there are spontaneous midday moves to fill in the yard slots to maintain regular service to Dyre Av. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 10, 2022 Share #7482 Posted January 10, 2022 3 hours ago, BM5 via Woodhaven said: Power is being removed at Times Square. There's a chance if things don't clear up soon that trains could be going via 6th Avenue. The R32 trip left Brighton Beach a few minutes ago. Delays trains are delayed in both directions while we remove third rail power to allow NYPD to respond to an unauthorized person on the tracks at 42 St. Posted: 01/09/2022 05:23PM EDIT: Looks like it might be going via 6th Avenue Trains Rerouted trains are delayed and/rerouted while we remove third rail power to allow NYPD to respond to an unauthorized person on the tracks at Times Sq-42 St. trains are rerouted on the and lines in both directions between DeKalb Av and Lexington Av/63 St. trains are rerouted on the and lines in both directions between DeKalb Av and 36 St in Queens. trains are delayed in both directions. For service to/from nearby Broadway line stations, take nearby lines. Posted: 01/09/2022 05:37PM Rough day for the Broadway line: Trains Rerouted trains are delayed and/or rerouted while emergency teams are responding to someone who was struck by a train at 8 St-NYU. and trains are rerouted on the and lines in both directions between DeKalb Av and Lexington Av/63 St/36 St in Queens. Astoria-bound trains are ending at Whitehall St-South Ferry where they will turn back towards Coney Island-Stillwell Av. Posted: 01/09/2022 09:07PM 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallyhorse Posted January 12, 2022 Share #7483 Posted January 12, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 9:18 PM, BM5 via Woodhaven said: Rough day for the Broadway line: Trains Rerouted trains are delayed and/or rerouted while emergency teams are responding to someone who was struck by a train at 8 St-NYU. and trains are rerouted on the and lines in both directions between DeKalb Av and Lexington Av/63 St/36 St in Queens. Astoria-bound trains are ending at Whitehall St-South Ferry where they will turn back towards Coney Island-Stillwell Av. Posted: 01/09/2022 09:07PM And they didn't think to run SOME trains between Astoria AND EITHER 60th/Lex, 57th, 42nd or 34th Street? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar8983 Posted January 12, 2022 Share #7484 Posted January 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Wallyhorse said: And they didn't think to run SOME trains between Astoria AND EITHER 60th/Lex, 57th, 42nd or 34th Street? That could have been possible but there was probably a long backup of trains along Broadway, leaving the downtown express track @ 34 St Herald Square unavailable to exclusively turn around trains. Some and trains probably had to be reversed in a similar fashion (if possible), while others just sat there until the incident was resolved. At the time, Astoria was probably left without any trains running on it, or if anything, the shuttle service between Ditmars Blvd & Queensboro Plaza. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 13, 2022 Share #7485 Posted January 13, 2022 Hmmm... Local to Express trains are delayed/rerouted because of a work train with a mechanical problem at Union St. Northbound trains are running express from 36 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. For service to/from bypassed stations, use southbound local service. Posted: 01/12/2022 10:05PM 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted January 15, 2022 Share #7486 Posted January 15, 2022 A lady was pushed in front of an at Times Sq today and sadly died. RIP. Suspect is in custody. be safe out there! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storrb Posted January 16, 2022 Share #7487 Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) On 1/15/2022 at 12:02 PM, Lawrence St said: A lady was pushed in front of an at Times Sq today and sadly died. RIP. Suspect is in custody. be safe out there! Here's a couple of articles about it. This is so sad. What's infuriating is that not one of the stories I found mentioned the obvious solution to prevent such incidents (and suicides) in the future: platform edge doors. Only "increased police presence" and vague references to helping the homeless community (the suspect was homeless) were mentioned as responses to this murder. But police can't be on every platform at all times and not all 12-9s involve the homeless. The MTA will never install platform edge doors unless there's significant public pressure for them because of the MTA's legendary resistance to change and the ever present "it's too expensive" excuse. Local media should at least mention platform doors as a possible solution when reporting about 12-9s, not just ask random riders "if they feel safe" after such incidents in order to get a quick soundbite. https://abc7ny.com/woman-killed-subway-push-times-square-man-arrested/11471944/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp33VvYKd0k Irrelevant but this quote is definitely.... something: ""People jump when they try to finish their life themselves, it's okay, but to do it this way, it's crazy," subway rider Julia Avramenko said." Edited January 16, 2022 by Storrb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 16, 2022 Share #7488 Posted January 16, 2022 Hmm... I'm guessing they're running trains through the yard? Part Suspended trains are significantly delayed in both directions while we address a signal problem near Prospect Av. There is no service south of 36 St in Brooklyn; Southbound trains are running on the line and northbound trains are running on the line. For service in South Brooklyn, consider transferring between crosstown bus routes and nearby subway lines. Follow this link to see a map of crosstown bus options. Find arriving buses near you at bt.mta.info and see a station agent for a courtesy pass to continue your trip. Some and trains are running along the local track in both directions between 59 St/ 36 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. Posted: 01/16/2022 01:07PM 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 16, 2022 Share #7489 Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) The issue persists, and they're claiming it's some sort of power loss (which is only affecting the express tracks). Some Reroutes trains are significantly delayed while we address a Con Edison loss of power near Prospect Av. trains are bypassing 4 Av-9 St in both directions. For service to/from 4 Av-9 St, take B37, B61, B63 or B103 buses. Some and trains are running on the local track in both directions between 59 St / 36 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. Some southbound trains are ending at either 34 St-Herald Sq or 2 Av on the line to turn back for northbound service. Some trains are running on the line in both directions between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. Expect delays in and service from congestion caused by the rerouted trains. For service in South Brooklyn, consider transferring between crosstown bus routes and nearby subway lines. Follow this link to see a map of crosstown bus options. Find arriving buses near you at bt.mta.info and see a station agent for a courtesy pass to continue your trip. Posted: 01/16/2022 05:12PM Edited January 16, 2022 by BM5 via Woodhaven 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted January 16, 2022 Share #7490 Posted January 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, BM5 via Woodhaven said: Some trains are running on the line in both directions between Coney Island-Stillwell Av and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. Contradicting that, northbound trains are running on the line from Coney Island to DeKalb Av while our crews work to correct a signal problem at Brighton Beach. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeesPwnMets Posted January 16, 2022 Share #7491 Posted January 16, 2022 Caught one of the rerouted on Brighton today. They were running along Brighton all day today. I'm surprised the MTA didn't bother to send them via Brighton Express instead. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 17, 2022 Share #7492 Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lil 57 said: Contradicting that, northbound trains are running on the line from Coney Island to DeKalb Av while our crews work to correct a signal problem at Brighton Beach. It has been updated: Trains Rerouted Manhattan-bound trains are running on the line from Coney Island to DeKalb Av while our crews work to correct a signal problem at Brighton Beach. For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Coney Island-bound train. Some Coney Island-bound (Q) trains will end at Kings Hwy to turn for Manhattan-bound service along the line in Brooklyn. Posted: 01/16/2022 07:04PM Edited January 17, 2022 by BM5 via Woodhaven 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted January 17, 2022 Share #7493 Posted January 17, 2022 Well, the entire southern B division is a mess right now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeesPwnMets Posted January 17, 2022 Share #7494 Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, BM5 via Woodhaven said: It has been updated: Trains Rerouted Manhattan-bound trains are running on the line from Coney Island to DeKalb Av while our crews work to correct a signal problem at Brighton Beach. For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Coney Island-bound train. Some Coney Island-bound (Q) trains will end at Kings Hwy to turn for Manhattan-bound service along the line in Brooklyn. Posted: 01/16/2022 07:04PM The Manhattan bound local track is actually closed at Ocean Pkwy and Brighton Beach this weekend. Trains were stopping on the express track at Ocean Parkway and Brighton Beach before switching back to the local track before Sheepshead Bay. I wouldn't be surprised if this switch is involved in the signal problem they're talking about. Edited January 17, 2022 by YankeesPwnMets 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 18, 2022 Share #7495 Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) Well, this is awkward: Delays Northbound trains are running on the line from Jay St-MetroTech to W 4 St-Wash Sq. NYPD responds to an unauthorized person on the tracks at York St. For service to/from bypassed stations, take a southbound local train. Posted: 01/17/2022 11:45PM Delays trains are delayed while NYPD responds to reports of an unauthorized individual on the tracks at W 4 St-Wash Sq. Posted: 01/17/2022 11:44PM Edited January 18, 2022 by BM5 via Woodhaven 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 19, 2022 Share #7496 Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) There's been quite a few people getting struck by trains today. Atlantic Ave on the , Grand Central on the , and currently 57th Street on the . Local trains with the latter are skipping 49th Street. Edited January 19, 2022 by BM5 via Woodhaven 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted January 22, 2022 Share #7497 Posted January 22, 2022 On 1/18/2022 at 7:17 PM, BM5 via Woodhaven said: currently 57th Street on the . Local trains with the latter are skipping 49th Street. Aren’t there double-crossovers south of 57 Street–7 Avenue? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 24, 2022 Share #7498 Posted January 24, 2022 Well this evolve? We shall see Delays trains are delayed in both directions because of a signal malfunction at Grand Av-Newtown. Posted: 01/24/2022 03:20PM 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 25, 2022 Share #7499 Posted January 25, 2022 ^^^ So it apparently did not evolve. Cool. On another note, interesting that they specified that one train ran express (below). They've never done that IIRC: Delays Southbound trains are running with delays after we requested EMS assistance for a passenger on board a train at Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College. One southbound train ran express from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College. Posted: 01/24/2022 08:17PM 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted January 25, 2022 Share #7500 Posted January 25, 2022 2 hours ago, BM5 via Woodhaven said: ^^^ So it apparently did not evolve. Cool. On another note, interesting that they specified that one train ran express (below). They've never done that IIRC: Delays Southbound trains are running with delays after we requested EMS assistance for a passenger on board a train at Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College. One southbound train ran express from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College. Posted: 01/24/2022 08:17PM Noticed something like that earlier when it said one train ran via the Manhattan Bridge due to something at Whitehall Street. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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