Planned Subway Service Changes

[darkstar8983]

On 3/11/2022 at 6:18 PM, trainfan22 said:

Running the is less confusing and the usually runs every 10 minutes on weekends so sending select trains to Astoria would be an service cut for SAS.

Surprisingly, the  ran every 8 minutes today, despite that horrendous merge at 57 St-7 Av with 5 TPH on the , 7.5  trains,  5  trains, and 3  trains. 

[CenSin]

Last weekend was great. Brighton express from Sheepshead Bay all the way to Prospect Park. Took the back express from Smith–9 Streets to Kings Highway. Trains were hauling ass.

Unfortunately got the upcoming weekend, the is only express from Sheepshead Bay to Kings Highway and probably comes with a lot of flagging. The quasi- makes a return, but is a 4 Avenue local in both directions. Looks like we’re only going to save time on the express this weekend…

[CenSin]

in the other direction this weekend:

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⚠️ Planned - Stations Skipped

Astoria-bound trains skip Bay Pkwy, 20 Av, 18 Av, New Utrecht Av, Fort Hamilton Pkwy and 8 Av

Apr 16, Saturday, 5:45 AM to 10:00 PM

For service to these stations, take the to 59 St ♿ and transfer to a Coney Island-bound .

For service from these stations, take the to Kings Hwy and transfer to an Astoria-bound .

Travel tip:

For service from New Utrecht Av, take the to 36 Av and transfer to the .

What's happening?

We're making station improvements

♿ This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.

Posted: 03/16/2022 09:49AM

to 36 Av 👀

Edited April 16, 2022 by CenSin

[Calvin]

 to Rector St via the  line after 7th Av Express on the between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Chambers St will happen again on the morning rush hour again from May 23rd up to September 16th, 2022. It only affects the trains that's scheduled to Crown Heights-Utica Av and Bowling Green. The 9:11 AM train from E.180 St to Bowling Green won't be affected to this change. 

[Vulturious]

Planned - Trains Rerouted

trains run via the in both directions between Queens Plaza and Whitehall St-South Ferry, the last stop  

May 27 - 31, Fri 9:45 PM to Tue 5:00 AM (includes Memorial Day)

Travel Alternatives:

For Court Sq-23 St, take the via transfer at Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av or Times Sq-42 St. 

For Lexington Av/53 St and 5 Av/53 St, use the nearby 51 St station via transfer at Lexington Av/59 St. 

For 7 Av and 50 St, take the  to/from nearby stations at 57 St-7 Av or 49 St. 

For 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, take the  to nearby Times Sq-42 St Accessibility.

For 34 St-Penn Station, 23 St, 14 St, Spring St and Canal St, use nearby 12 stations along 7 Av via transfer at Times Sq-42 St Accessibility.

For W 4 St-Wash Sq, take the or downtown ** via transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq Accessibility.    

For World Trade Center, take the  to/from nearby Cortlandt St  station. 

*During this time, downtown  trains run via the  and  .

What's happening?

We're making signal improvements

 

Planned - Part Suspended

No trains between Marcy Av and Broadway Junction 

May 27 - 30, Fri 11:30 PM to Mon 10:00 PM (includes Memorial Day)

service runs in two sections: 

1. Between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and Broadway Junction

2. Between Marcy Av and Broad St

Free shuttle buses make stops between Broadway Junction and Marcy Av.

For service between Brooklyn and Manhattan, take the  or via transfer at Broadway Junction. 

Transfer between trains and Shuttle buses at Broadway Junction and/or Marcy Av Accessibility. 

What's happening?

Track maintenance

 

Planned - Suspended

No M trains running

May 27 - 30, Fri 11:30 PM to Mon 10:00 PM (includes Memorial Day)

Free shuttle buses make stops between Middle Village-Metropolitan Av and Marcy Av.

No trains between Myrtle Av and Marcy Av during this time. 

 trains provide service between Marcy Av and Delancey St-Essex St.

For direct service to/from Manhattan, take the  via transfer at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs Accessibility.

Transfer between trains and Shuttle buses at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs Accessibility or Marcy Av Accessibility.

What's happening?

Track maintenance

 

A few interesting things to note is that the 's weekend GO to 9 Av got extended into June so running the  to Whitehall full time during the weekend isn't a problem (can't wait for random  trains get extended into South Brooklyn). The  is the only service running around normally for the Eastern Division as  trains are pretty much split in two with basically shuttle service providing connection between Brooklyn and Manhattan. Unfortunately, the  and  are going to be a bit of an issue to use as alternatives because of it's GO going on too with both of them rerouted via the  and  at least for downtown service.

[Around the Horn]

Speaking of that G.O.:

Even though they say that the late night shuttle from Whitehall St is suspended, the last train from Forest Hills and the first two southbound shuttle trains of the night run to 9th Avenue before the suspension fully takes effect. Caught me off guard at Herald Square tonight after I unwittingly missed the last full 95th Street train.

[Maxwell179]

No trains between 3 Av-149 St and 135 St 

May 23 - 27, Mon to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM

service runs in two sections: 

1. Between Wakefield-241 St and 3 Av-149 St

2. Between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and 135 St and via the to/from Harlem-148 St, skipping 145 St in both directions

service is suspended 

May 23 - 27, Mon to Fri, 9:30 PM to 5:00 AM

trains make stops between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and 135 St and run via the to/from Harlem-148 St, skipping 145 St in both directions.  

trains make stops between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and New Lots Av.

For 145 St, take a free shuttle bus.

Transfer between trains and shuttle buses at 135 St . 

Transfer between and  trains at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr  or Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College.  

What's happening?

We're making accessibility improvements

Edited May 1, 2022 by Maxwell179

[Wallyhorse]

They really don't trust conductors on the to open the correct doors at 145 on the , do they? 

[danielhg121]

52 minutes ago, Wallyhorse said:

They really don't trust conductors on the to open the correct doors at 145 on the , do they? 

This is nothing new. They've never allowed the conductors to open at the Old South Ferry loop either. 

[Q43LTD]

Does the  run express on 6 Av or local during this GO?

[darkstar8983]

7 minutes ago, Q43LTD said:

Does the  run express on 6 Av or local during this GO?

Local

[Q43LTD]

6 minutes ago, darkstar8983 said:

Local

Thanks

[Calvin]

https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/queensboro-plaza-getting-revamp-3-new-elevators-nicer-platforms

Work will take place during the weekends in 2023. 

[Lil 57]

3 hours ago, Calvin said:

https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/queensboro-plaza-getting-revamp-3-new-elevators-nicer-platforms

Work will take place during the weekends in 2023. 

Just saw that. It’s going to be a living hell for western queens transit users on weekends next year. Hopefully the  makes better plans than just shuttle buses like increased LIRR service at woodside and other western queens stations (especially the PW branch). q32 service (including overnight) etc… Probably going to be just as impactful (if not more) than the  train shutdown a few years ago. Hopefully the Sunnyside LIRR station and ESA is completed by then since that can take off the load.

Edited May 13, 2022 by Lil 57

[Lil 57]

Does anyone know what the official headway is for the  to Whitehall street is? Doesn’t say that the  is running reduced service but according to the gtfs schedules on Google maps and the My MTA app, the  is running on a 15 minute headway instead of the normal 12 minutes.

[darkstar8983]

18 hours ago, Lil 57 said:

Does anyone know what the official headway is for the  to Whitehall street is? Doesn’t say that the  is running reduced service but according to the gtfs schedules on Google maps and the My MTA app, the  is running on a 15 minute headway instead of the normal 12 minutes.

It was supposed to be  every 12 minutes, but a lot  of factors made the headways closer to  15-20 minutes.

1. The incident at Canal St yesterday

2. The full-local service in the Queens Corridor

3.  flagging along Queens Blvd, and the merging with the  .

4.  crew shortages

[Lawrence St]

So they are going to shut down the  AGAIN between 121st St & Jamaica Center from July to September. Didn't they JUST do a full shutdown of that section not even a year ago?

[CyclonicTrainLookout]

On 5/25/2022 at 2:16 PM, Lawrence St said:

So they are going to shut down the  AGAIN between 121st St & Jamaica Center from July to September. Didn't they JUST do a full shutdown of that section not even a year ago?

Actually it was the winter of 2018-19 but yeah it was a bit recent. But may I ask where you have heard of this? I haven't seen anything about a shutdown on the site.

[Lil 57]

3 minutes ago, CyclonicTrainLookout said:

Actually it was the winter of 2018-19 but yeah it was a bit recent. But may I ask where you have heard of this? I haven't seen anything about a shutdown on the site.

Here’s a link.

[Wallyhorse]

Real interesting is the 24/7 shutdown being through September 16, which unless the religious holidays fall a certain way means this will extend into the very beginning of the new school year in the fall. 

[CyclonicTrainLookout]

On 5/26/2022 at 8:56 PM, Lil 57 said:

Here’s a link.

It doesn't appear on the planned service change for July 1. Since the late night GO between 121 and Jamaica Center this week was cancelled, could they have also cancelled this 24/7 suspension?

[darkstar8983]

6 hours ago, CyclonicTrainLookout said:

It doesn't appear on the planned service change for July 1. Since the late night GO between 121 and Jamaica Center this week was cancelled, could they have also cancelled this 24/7 suspension?

The GOs for the June changes are between Broadway Junction and Marcy Av only. It’s only starting in July that the suspension of service east of 121 St will occur. Will the  be forced to run every 8 minutes on the whole line during rush hours during this change (considering the  /  skip stop service will be suspended). I’m also pretty sure the crew changes will be at Broadway Junction just like last time there was the 24-7 closure 

[Kingsbridgeviewer382]

17 hours ago, darkstar8983 said:

The GOs for the June changes are between Broadway Junction and Marcy Av only. It’s only starting in July that the suspension of service east of 121 St will occur. Will the  be forced to run every 8 minutes on the whole line during rush hours during this change (considering the  /  skip stop service will be suspended). I’m also pretty sure the crew changes will be at Broadway Junction just like last time there was the 24-7 closure 

https://new.mta.info/project/reconstructing-archer-av-jz?fbclid=IwAR0N8LZ6vnqIFvZpJ-G-msjud9-Z2WVMUMcOuRJ-B_Ar8qvLaRHCt_kRa18

More details were given on the MTA Site. While Skip-Stop service will still be suspended,  frequencies will remain the same. Also, shuttle bus frequencies were posted and will run under the J99 moniker. LIRR will be cross-honoring as well during the shutdown. 

[darkstar8983]

12 hours ago, Kingsbridgeviewer382 said:

https://new.mta.info/project/reconstructing-archer-av-jz?fbclid=IwAR0N8LZ6vnqIFvZpJ-G-msjud9-Z2WVMUMcOuRJ-B_Ar8qvLaRHCt_kRa18

More details were given on the MTA Site. While Skip-Stop service will still be suspended,  frequencies will remain the same. Also, shuttle bus frequencies were posted and will run under the J99 moniker. LIRR will be cross-honoring as well during the shutdown. 

If the service frequencies remain the same, then why can’t the skip stop run west of Woodhaven Blvd, with all  trains making local stops at 121 St, 111 St and 104 St. i thought the skip stop was suspended because there was reduced track capacity due to using 121 St as a terminal. Can someone please explain this?

[Lawrence St]

19 hours ago, Kingsbridgeviewer382 said:

https://new.mta.info/project/reconstructing-archer-av-jz?fbclid=IwAR0N8LZ6vnqIFvZpJ-G-msjud9-Z2WVMUMcOuRJ-B_Ar8qvLaRHCt_kRa18

More details were given on the MTA Site. While Skip-Stop service will still be suspended,  frequencies will remain the same. Also, shuttle bus frequencies were posted and will run under the J99 moniker. LIRR will be cross-honoring as well during the shutdown. 

How is the  frequency going to stay the same if the  isn't running?