Second Avenue Subway Discussion

[thewayofthefuture]

The elevator was running at 96th this afternoon, though interestingly two of the glass panels of the above-ground structure are already shattered. Seating space between the elevator and the main entrance has also been installed sometime in the last few days.

 

I live in the area and walk by pretty regularly if you guys are interested in photo updates.

[Around the Horn]

The elevator was running at 96th this afternoon, though interestingly two of the glass panels of the above-ground structure are already shattered. Seating space between the elevator and the main entrance has also been installed sometime in the last few days.

 

I live in the area and walk by pretty regularly if you guys are interested in photo updates.

I would certainly be interested in some photo updates

[thewayofthefuture]

Entrance 3 (West side of 2nd Avenue between 95th & 96th)

 

Entrance 1 (SW corner of 94th/2nd)

 

Entrance 2 (NE corner of 94th/2nd)

 

Ancillary 1 (NE corner of 93rd/2nd)

Edited September 15, 2016 by thewayofthefuture

[Union Tpke]

I see that more progress has been done on the surface in the few weeks since I was there.

[S78 via Hylan]

Looks amazing!

[GojiMet86]

There is a GO right now in which the third rail on both tracks from 63rd Street to the 105th Street bumper block is being energized. Someone posted a photo of this Safety Advisory.

[Around the Horn]

There is a GO right now in which the third rail on both tracks from 63rd Street to the 105th Street bumper block is being energized. Someone posted a photo of this Safety Advisory.

This was on Facebook?

[GojiMet86]

Transit Photos and Videos on FB.

[Around the Horn]

Transit Photos and Videos on FB.

coukd you post the link? I can't seem to find the group.

[GojiMet86]

Via Mr. Dooley:

 

Edited September 16, 2016 by GojiMet86

[Mysterious2train]

From a week ago:

 

Second Avenue Subway Construction Firm Fetes Inconvenienced Upper East Siders

 

The construction company in charge of work on the Second Avenue Subway held a special celebration for the often-inconvenienced Upper East Siders.

Officials handed out free Good Humor ice cream to thank residents who have had to deal with work on the new subway line.

They also celebrated the end of street level construction that stretched from 90th Street to 105th Street.

Portions of the road and sidewalks were closed during months of work, and the construction dramatically reduced foot traffic for many stores.

Those we spoke with said the treats were a welcome surprise.

"It seems like everyone is having a good time," said one. "It's hot, they've got ice cream for the kids, they're making some balloons on this side. It's a nice event."

"We see the old Good Humor ice cream truck, reminds me of my own childhood, as a matter of fact," said another. "The kids are loving it, right here. It's a really nice gesture."

Sources tell us the MTA recently tested power on the third rail, marking a new milestone in the project.

Transit officials hope to have the long-delayed line up and running by the end of year.

 

 

In case I'm not the only one who didn't know what "fetes" means, it's a "a celebration or festival" (noun) or "to honor or entertain (someone) lavishly" (verb)

[Around the Horn]

According to NY1, "trains" are running under 2 Avenue. Probably just the Track Geometry Car, but still it's progress.

[RailRunRob]

According to NY1, "trains" are running under 2 Avenue. Probably just the Track Geometry Car, but still it's progress.

When does the service start?

[Metro CSW]

When does the service start?

November 6

 

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[RailRunRob]

November 6

 

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So there serious about getting The SAS up this year ! So the is going to be Cut back to 57th street until service to 96th starts?

[Metro CSW]

So there serious about getting The SAS up this year ! So the is going to be Cut back to 57th street until service to 96th starts?

Yes, that's the case until New Year's Weekend.

 

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[Fresh Pond]

So there serious about getting The SAS up this year ! So the is going to be Cut back to 57th street until service to 96th starts?

They will discharge everyone at 57 St, and run up light to 96 St and come back to 57 St.

 

...a very long relay in a sense

[Around the Horn]

They will discharge everyone at 57 St, and run up light to 96 St and come back to 57 St.

 

...a very long relay in a sense

 

And some idiot is gonna want an exclusive and make the rail fan community look like idiots. book it.

[BreeddekalbL]

i know this will be far out if it ever happens, what yard could the use and i see on the planned maps there is plans for a provision for possible extension into the bronx and storage tracks?

[bobtehpanda]

i know this will be far out if it ever happens, what yard could the use and i see on the planned maps there is plans for a provision for possible extension into the bronx and storage tracks?

 

There is a provision for some kind of storage yard at 129 St.

[Fresh Pond]

And some idiot is gonna want an exclusive and make the rail fan community look like idiots. book it.

And they will get arrested and charged with criminal trespassing.

[rbrome]

i know this will be far out if it ever happens, what yard could the use and i see on the planned maps there is plans for a provision for possible extension into the bronx and storage tracks?

 

There will be various storage tracks, including above the curve at 125th St, and between 21st and 9th. (Plus tail tracks.)

 

The maintenance yard will be Coney Island, accessed via a new, dedicated turnout from Phase 3 track to the 63rd St tunnel. More specifically, from the FEIS: 

 

Three new tracks also would be needed to meet routine maintenance and inspection requirements for the Second Avenue Subway fleet. Because there is no appropriate vacant land available for such facilities near either the northern or southern terminus (at 125th Street and in Lower Manhattan, respectively), NYCT sought to identify locations accessible to the Second Avenue Subway trains where the trains could be maintained. The most efficient solution would be to use an existing NYCT maintenance facility that, with some internal modifications, could be improved to provide capacity adequate for the Second Avenue Subway trains, rather than to construct a new maintenance facility. NYCT’s existing Coney Island complex at the southernmost end of the Broadway Line was identified as a suitable location to maintain the Second Avenue fleet. Studies determined that capacity for the Second Avenue trains at Coney Island could be created by adding capacity (within the boundaries of NYCT property) to either the 207th Street Yard maintenance shop in northern Manhattan or the Concourse Yard maintenance shop in the Bronx, and shifting some trains that are now maintained in Coney Island to one of these northern shops. This FEIS assesses the potential impacts resulting from such shifts.

 

 

 

 

 

[Eric B]

They will discharge everyone at 57 St, and run up light to 96 St and come back to 57 St.

 

...a very long relay in a sense

Where did you hear that? I imagine they might do that when qualifying the crews (like they did on the Grand St. shuttle right before the north side of the Manhattan Bridge reopened). But then, since this is a full fledged line, it might be better to run a separate "school car" shuttle for that. Othweruse, the same switches south of the station that the used before will still be there.

[Around the Horn]

Where did you hear that? I imagine they might do that when qualifying the crews (like they did on the Grand St. shuttle right before the north side of the Manhattan Bridge reopened). But then, since this is a full fledged line, it might be better to run a separate "school car" shuttle for that. Othweruse, the same switches south of the station that the used before will still be there.

The work program says so. Also the MTA said the 96 Street crew room will be active by October.

[CenSin]

The work program says so. Also the MTA said the 96 Street crew room will be active by October.

Hurray for redundant crew rooms along the line when the full line is built!