alekr Posted August 17, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 17, 2012 I'm just curious that when the F is rerouted to the 53rd street corridor what is going on the Lex Ave 63rd street station. I know that they are building the 2nd ave subway but what happens to the F station on Lex Ave/63rd street do the workers actually work on the F side or the 2nd ave subway side? I did saw the 2nd ave subway tunnel it is pretty cool I was on the queens bound F train and I saw a 2nd tunnel light blue in color. It feels tempting to go and take a peek of the work zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4 Via Merrick Rd Posted August 17, 2012 Share #2 Posted August 17, 2012 I'm just curious that when the F is rerouted to the 53rd street corridor what is going on the Lex Ave 63rd street station. I know that they are building the 2nd ave subway but what happens to the F station on Lex Ave/63rd street do the workers actually work on the F side or the 2nd ave subway side? I did saw the 2nd ave subway tunnel it is pretty cool I was on the queens bound F train and I saw a 2nd tunnel light blue in color. It feels tempting to go and take a peek of the work zone. They work on both sides and well they are building the side of that platform(behind the plywood) and they seem to of taken out the bricks from the track wall or the and giving other upgrades to the station. Check out 's Capital Construction page on SAS. I think they are building a second mezzanine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quill Depot Posted August 17, 2012 Share #3 Posted August 17, 2012 53rd Street could get kinda crowded with the and the . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astoria Line Posted August 17, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 17, 2012 Jimmy, this is a weekend thing, and the doesn't go through Manhattan and Queens Blvd on weekends so it will be fine ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted August 17, 2012 Share #5 Posted August 17, 2012 While I was searching through (really) old threads, I came upon this: http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/10391-maybe-the-v-should-operate-via-the-63rd-street-line/ Maybe this'll provide more information on the via 53 St idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 17, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 17, 2012 53rd Street could get kinda crowded with the and the . Tell me about it. It's total chaos on 53rd, in either direction during the rush. Seems even worse on the PM rush. I mean its packed in a way I can't even describe. Last thing I want to deal with is overpacked trains on the way home from the job. Like what's the point of the 63rd street line connector to QBL then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quill Depot Posted August 17, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 17, 2012 Jimmy, this is a weekend thing, and the doesn't go through Manhattan and Queens Blvd on weekends so it will be fine ! Oh, Got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted August 17, 2012 Share #8 Posted August 17, 2012 Like what's the point of the 63rd street line connector to QBL then? To allow for more service to Manhattan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E train line Posted August 17, 2012 Share #9 Posted August 17, 2012 Not really at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWM Posted August 17, 2012 Share #10 Posted August 17, 2012 Like what's the point of the 63rd street line connector to QBL then? It was the proposed "QBL Super-Express". However, this was never realized so they connected the through 63 to serve there. 53 Street was reaching dangerous crowding at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted August 17, 2012 Share #11 Posted August 17, 2012 Not really at all What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overclocked Posted August 18, 2012 Share #12 Posted August 18, 2012 Like what's the point of the 63rd street line connector to QBL then? Back in the days it was the cheapest option that could rid 63rd St. tunnel of it's nickname "tunnel to nowhere", meaning that the trains that would be using this tunnel actually went somewhere useful, instead of serving ~1000 passengers a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubwayStation Posted August 18, 2012 Share #13 Posted August 18, 2012 Like what's the point of the 63rd street line connector to QBL then? Remember, the 63 St tunnel serves a good purpose: it allows for the or train to become an extra Manhattan - Queens Blvd route. The other benefit is that since Lexington/53rd can get REALLY crowded, it's good to not have already-crowded trains entering the station. Sure, riders lost out, but I'm guessing that Manhattan - Queens ridership is higher than Brooklyn - Queens ridership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 18, 2012 Share #14 Posted August 18, 2012 It was the proposed "QBL Super-Express". However, this was never realized so they connected the through 63 to serve there. 53 Street was reaching dangerous crowding at that point. Yeah no doubt, the 63rd street tunnel was supposed to connect to the LIRR ROW and merge with the QBL at Union Turnpike. I was just saying what was the point of the 63rd street connector if the purpose of it to relieve crowding on the 53rd street corridor and it's stations was never realized anyway it seems. I meant it in that sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 18, 2012 Share #15 Posted August 18, 2012 Remember, the 63 St tunnel serves a good purpose: it allows for the or train to become an extra Manhattan - Queens Blvd route. The other benefit is that since Lexington/53rd can get REALLY crowded, it's good to not have already-crowded trains entering the station. Sure, riders lost out, but I'm guessing that Manhattan - Queens ridership is higher than Brooklyn - Queens ridership. True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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