Dan05979 Posted May 16, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 16, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro CSW Posted May 16, 2013 Share #2 Posted May 16, 2013 Good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itmaybeokay Posted May 16, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 16, 2013 From the MTA Website: On May 16, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced service on the storm-damaged Rockaway line of the train will resume May 30 after an all-out, six-month MTA effort to rebuild the 3.5 mile-long stretch of the Rockaway flats including 1,500 feet of washed out tracks, replace miles of signal, power and communications wires, and rehabilitate two stations that were completely flooded. The new work included installing two miles of corrugated marine steel sheet wall 30 feet into the soft soil of the right-of-way along Jamaica Bay to protect the track against future washouts and ensure the line is ready to handle future coastal storms. Read the full story here: http://web.mta.info/nyct/service/RockawayOngoingRecoveryWork.htm While they're just barely missing Memorial Day weekend, this is nonetheless fantastic news, and no doubt will come as a sorely needed measure of relief to still-suffering citizens of the Rockaways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacemak3r Posted May 16, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 16, 2013 Someone posted this already. http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/41089-may-30-2013/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itmaybeokay Posted May 16, 2013 Share #5 Posted May 16, 2013 Someone posted this already. http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/41089-may-30-2013/ Oops, looked but didn't see it. Thanks to the mod who merged them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R10 2952 Posted May 16, 2013 Share #6 Posted May 16, 2013 Well then, it seems the train will never make it to Beach 116th Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted May 16, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 16, 2013 That day will be my first time that I will ride the between Brooklyn and the Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainspot12 Posted May 16, 2013 Share #8 Posted May 16, 2013 Excellent news. I will definitely be over there when it opens (provided it opens during the morning/afternoon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted May 17, 2013 Share #9 Posted May 17, 2013 Well then, it seems the train will never make it to Beach 116th Street. It did as the round robin shuttle, but yeah, if B116th isn't ready, it's a shame to not being able to get from Far Rock to B116th via the wye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RtrainBlues Posted May 17, 2013 Share #10 Posted May 17, 2013 Did you see a link that Beach 116th St will be closed? The article mentions restoration of the S shuttle, so I would assume that means between Broad Channel and Beach 116th St? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted May 17, 2013 Share #11 Posted May 17, 2013 Say goodbye to the rest of the fareboxless Orion V CNGs! I see they put the ADA strip at Broad Channel and renovated the mezanine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacemak3r Posted May 17, 2013 Share #12 Posted May 17, 2013 Did you see a link that Beach 116th St will be closed? The article mentions restoration of the S shuttle, so I would assume that means between Broad Channel and Beach 116th St? I believe you misread the poster's intentions on the . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gong Gahou Posted May 17, 2013 Share #13 Posted May 17, 2013 Did you see a link that Beach 116th St will be closed? The article mentions restoration of the S shuttle, so I would assume that means between Broad Channel and Beach 116th St? You're getting confused between the normal Rockaway S shuttle and the current H shuttle. Yes, the article mentions restoration of the S shuttle, and your assumption is correct. But restoring the S will eliminate the H, and so fans of the H are hoping that Beach 116 will open before May 30. It's May 17 now - not much time left until the demise of the H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTA Posted May 17, 2013 Share #14 Posted May 17, 2013 Good news. Not for those T/O's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted May 17, 2013 Share #15 Posted May 17, 2013 Not for those T/O's. whats wrong with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTA Posted May 17, 2013 Share #16 Posted May 17, 2013 whats wrong with that? Well from what I hear, T/O's are NOT a fan of the 90+ minute trip from 207th to the Rockaways. Not to mention, now a few aren't getting OPTO pay either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted May 21, 2013 Share #17 Posted May 21, 2013 LOL I've still never worked a 207 to Far Rockaway trip (nor a 207 to Lefferts trip!). This will change on 6/30/13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstar1 Posted May 22, 2013 Share #18 Posted May 22, 2013 I've waited six long months and finally will ride straight into the rockaways. Any photos of how it looks between Howard Beach to Broad Channel including the bridges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
via White Plains Road Posted May 24, 2013 Share #19 Posted May 24, 2013 I've waited six long months and finally will ride straight into the rockaways. Any photos of how it looks between Howard Beach to Broad Channel including the bridges. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151384597444091&set=a.10151384597239091.1073741828.250313209090&type=1&theater https://www.facebook.com/MTA.info?fref=ts http://web.mta.info/nyct/service/RockawayOngoingRecoveryWork.htm That should answer part of your question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4 Via Merrick Rd Posted May 25, 2013 Share #20 Posted May 25, 2013 This is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted May 28, 2013 Share #21 Posted May 28, 2013 Speaking of the Rockaways, Seastreak will continue ferry service as well. http://www.nycedc.com/blog-entry/weekday-rockaway-ferry-service-continue-and-enhanced-weekend-service-begin-july-4th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleRTO Posted May 29, 2013 Share #22 Posted May 29, 2013 Would've been cool if the MTA installed cbtc equipment while they're rebuilding but it wouldent have been cost effective... Anyways great news for you queens riders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted May 30, 2013 Share #23 Posted May 30, 2013 I'm disappointed all the trains were signed up as S, but meh I just wanted to ride on the wye anyway. So that was accomplished as well as riding the long ass bus shuttle. Nice to see some A trains stopping at Far Rock and seeing trains running towards B116th. So I think everything seems set for tomorrow's reopening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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