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Service Advisories

A guest stint on London Reconnection’s podcast; weekend changes for 13 lines

by Benjamin Kabak October 15, 2016

written by Benjamin Kabak on October 15, 2016

If you’ve been jonesing for a podcast from me, you’re in luck this week. My friend Nicole Badstuber was in town from London a few weeks ago, and we recorded an edition of London Reconnections’ On Our Line podcast. The podcast is targeted to a London audience, and Nicole and I discussed the current state of transit in New York City. Nothing regular readers hear will come as much of a surprise, but if you’d like to hear my voice for a change and give London Reconnections some love, mosey on over to this page to listen to the podcast. You also can listen via the embedded player below:

I’m still working on bringing back a regular podcast for this site, but that idea is on hold until I can get a new laptop. I expect it to return early next year at this point.

Meanwhile, weekend subway changes abound:

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 14 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2 trains are suspended in both directions between 96 St and Wakefield-241 St. Take 4 or 5 trains and free shuttle buses instead. 5 service will operate all weekend. Free express and local shuttle buses provide alternate service between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse. Transfer between 45/se trains and free shuttle buses at 149 St-Grand Concourse.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 14 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, 3 service is suspended. Take 2 or 4 trains and free shuttle buses instead. 2 service operates between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and 96 St. 4 service operates all weekend between Woodlawn and New Lots Av, making local stops in Brooklyn. Free shuttle buses operate between 96 St and 148 St. Transfer between free shuttle buses and 2 trains at 96 St. Transfer between 2 and 4 trains at Nevins St or Franklin Av.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 14 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, 4 service operates to/from New Lots Av. 4 service operates all weekend between Woodlawn and New Lots Av, making local stops in Brooklyn.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 14 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, 5 trains are suspended in both directions between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St. Free shuttle buses operate all weekend between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, making all 5 line station stops. Transfer between trains and free shuttle buses at E 180 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, October 14 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, A trains are suspended in both directions between 168 St and Inwood-207 St. Take 1 trains and free shuttle buses instead. 1 trains make nearby stops between 168 St and 207 St. Free shuttle buses operate along two routes: On Broadway, between 168 St and 207 St, making stops at 175 St, 181 St, 190 St, and Dyckman St, and also on Fort Washington Av, between 168 St and 190 St, making stops at 175 St and 181 St. Transfer between trains and shuttle buses at 168 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, October 14 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, A trains run via the F line in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Jay St-MetroTech.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, October 15 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, A trains run local in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, October 15 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, A trains run local in both directions between 168 St and 145 St.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15, and Sunday, October 16, C trains are suspended in both directions between 145 St and 168 St. Take the A instead.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15, and Sunday, October 16, C trains run via the F line in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Jay St-MetroTech.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, October 15 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, D trains run local in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and 34 St-Herald Sq.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, October 14 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, E trains are rerouted via the F line in both directions between 21 St-Queensbridge and W4 St-Wash Sq. Free shuttle buses run between Court Sq-23 St and 21 St-Queensbridge, stopping at Queens Plaza.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, October 14 to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, October 16, and from 11:45 p.m. Sunday, October 16 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, Jamaica Center-bound E trains run express from the 21 St-Queensbridge F line station to 71 Av.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, October 14 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, Jamaica Center-bound E trains skip 75 Av and Briarwood.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, October 15 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, Manhattan-bound E trains run local from 71 Av to the 21 St-Queensbridge f line station.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, October 14 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, Jamaica Center-bound F trains skip 75 Av, Briarwood and Sutphin Blvd.

From 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, J trains are suspended in both directions between Crescent St and Jamaica Center.

From 3:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, Manhattan-bound j trains run express from Myrtle Av to Marcy Av.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15, and from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, October 16, Manhattan-bound M trains run express from Myrtle Av to Marcy Av.

From 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Saturday, October 15, and Sunday, October 16, 71 Av-bound R trains run express from Queens Plaza to 71 Av.

From 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Saturday, October 15 to Monday, October 17, the 42 St Shuttle operates overnight.

October 15, 2016 4 comments

New Jersey Transit Service Advisories

NTSB releases facts from Hoboken; weekend subway changes

by Benjamin Kabak October 8, 2016

written by Benjamin Kabak on October 8, 2016

As New Jersey Transit gears up to reopen Hoboken for some trains on Monday and the agency prepares for its first board meeting in months, the National Transportation Safety Board has issued the first of what will be many reports on the recent train crash. The initial press release is simply a bullet point list of facts the NTSB has discerned from data recorders and videos of the crash. We know the train was going 21 mph when it collided with the bumper. We know the train had been going 8 mph approximately 38 seconds before the crash, and we know the throttled shifted from idle to 4. The NTSB has not yet provided any analysis, and it is premature to speculate on the causes of the crash yet. I’ll have more as we know more.

Now, the services advisories for this weekend’s subway trips:

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 7 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2 trains are suspended in both directions between 96 St and Wakefield-241 St. Take 45 trains and free shuttle buses instead. Free express and local shuttle buses provide alternate service between 96 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse. Transfer between 4/5 trains and free shuttle buses at 149 St-Grand Concourse.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 7 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, 3 service is suspended. Take 24 trains and free shuttle buses instead. 2 service operates between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and 96 St. 4 service operates all weekend between Woodlawn and New Lots Av, making local stops in Brooklyn. Free shuttle buses operate between 96 St and 148 St. Transfer between free shuttle buses and 2 trains at 96 St. Transfer between 2 and 4 trains at Nevins St or Franklin Av.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 7 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, 4 service operates to/from New Lots Av. 4 trains will run local in Brooklyn.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 7 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, 5 trains are suspended in both directions between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St. Free shuttle buses operate all weekend between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, making all 5 line station stops. Transfer between trains and free shuttle buses at E 180 St.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, October 8 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, October 9, Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 trains run express from Parkchester to Pelham Bay Park.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, October 8 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, October 9, Main St-bound 7 trains run express from 74 St-Broadway to Willets Point.

From 6:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, and Sunday, October 9, Main St-bound 7 trains run express from Queensboro Plaza to 74 St-Broadway.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, October 7 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, A trains are suspended in both directions between 168 St and Inwood-207 St. Take 1 trains and free shuttle buses instead. 1 trains make nearby stops between 168 St and 207 St. Free shuttle buses operate along two routes: On Broadway, between 168 St and 207 St, making stops at 175 St, 181 St, 190 St, and Dyckman St, and also on Fort Washington Av, between 168 St and 190 St, making stops at 175 St and 181 St. Transfer between trains and shuttle buses at 168 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, October 7 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, A trains run via the F line in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Jay St-MetroTech.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, October 8 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, A trains run local in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, October 8 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, A trains run local in both directions between 168 St and 145 St.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, and Sunday, October 9, C trains are suspended in both directions between 145 St and 168 St. Take the A instead.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, and Sunday, October 9, C trains run via the F line in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Jay St-MetroTech.

From 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, and Sunday, October 9, Norwood-205 St bound D trains skip Bay 50 St and 25 Av.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, October 7 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, E trains are rerouted via the F line in both directions between 21 St-Queensbridge and W4 St-Wash Sq. Free shuttle buses run between Court Sq-23 St and 21 St-Queensbridge, stopping at Queens Plaza.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, October 7 to 7:00 a.m. Sunday, October 9, and from 11:45 p.m. Sunday, October 9 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, Manhattan-bound E trains run express from 71 Av to the 21 St-Queensbridge F station.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, October 7 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, Manhattan-bound E trains skip Briarwood and 75 Av.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, October 7 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, Manhattan-bound F trains skip Sutphin Blvd, Briarwood and 75 Av.

From 5:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, J trains are suspended in both directions between Hewes St and Broad St. Take 46f trains and/or free shuttle buses. For service to/from Manhattan, consider using ac or l via transfer at Broadway Junction.

From 6:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, M trains are suspended in both directions between Myrtle Av and Essex St. Take the J/L and/or free shuttle buses instead. Free shuttle buses provide alternate service between Hewes St and Essex St, stopping at Marcy Av. Transfer between J trains and buses at Hewes St. For direct service to/from Manhattan, use the L.

From 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, and Sunday, October 9, Coney Island-Stillwell Av bound N trains run express from Astoria Blvd to Queensboro Plaza.

From 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Saturday, October 8, and Sunday, October 9, Manhattan-bound R trains run express from 71 Av to Queens Plaza.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, October 8 to 6:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, the 42 St Shuttle operates overnight.

October 8, 2016 2 comments

Service Advisories

A cricket hoax; Transportation Camp 2016; weekend service changes

by Benjamin Kabak August 26, 2016

written by Benjamin Kabak on August 26, 2016

So the D train cricket lady was apparently all an act. At least that’s what she told Fusion late on Friday afternoon. How frustratingly maddening. She should have to clean up out subway stations with a toothbrush for the next five years to make amends for her disruptive routine.

As you let that frustration stew, consider purchasing a ticket to attend Transportation Camp NYC 2016. The so-called un-conference runs all day on Saturday, September 24, and it is, I promise you, a good time for those interested in a variety of transportation-related topics. Attendees get to set the agenda, and the day ends up being a veritable “who’s who” of the transit world. After a day full of networking and panels, there’s a happy hour at 5 p.m. and events on the Thursday and Friday prior to the conference. Get more details and your tickets right here. Act fast, though, as there are only 111 tickets remaining. I’ll be there, leading a session (though the topic is still TBD).

Meanwhile, as August draws to an end, the service advisories continue apace. These comes to from the MTA and are subject to change without notice. Check signs; listen to announcements.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, August 26 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, South Ferry-bound 1 trains run express from 145 St to 96 St.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 26 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2 trains are suspended in both directions between Manhattan and Brooklyn. Take the 5 instead. For service to/from Park Place, Fulton St, Wall St, Clark St, Borough Hall, and Hoyt St, use nearby 45 stations instead. For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the NQR. Transfer between 23 and NQR at Times Sq-42 St. Transfer between NQR and 45 trains at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 26 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, 3 trains are suspended in both directions between 14 St and New Lots Av. Take the 4 instead. For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn take the NQR. 4 service will operate all weekend between Woodlawn and New Lots Av.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 26 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, 4 service will operate all weekend between Woodlawn and New Lots Av, replacing the 3 in Brooklyn. 4 trains will run local in Brooklyn.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 26 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, 5 trains are suspended in both directions between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St. Free shuttle buses provide alternate service and operate all weekend between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, making all stops. Transfer between trains and shuttle buses at E 180 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, August 26 to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, August 28, and from 11:45 p.m. Sunday, August 28 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, Inwood-207 St bound A trains run express from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, August 27 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, Downtown A trains run local from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 168 St-bound C trains run express from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, August 26 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28, Norwood-205 St bound D trains are rerouted via the N line from Coney Island-Stillwell Ave to 36 St.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, August 27 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, Downtown D trains run local from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, August 26 to 7:00 a.m. Sunday, August 28, and from 11:45 p.m. Sunday, August 28 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, Manhattan-bound E trains run express from Forest Hills-71 Av to Queens Plaza.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, August 26 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer bound E trains skip Spring St and 23 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, August 26 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 29, Jamaica-179 St bound F trains are rerouted via the E line after 47-50 Sts to Roosevelt Av.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, August 27 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28, Manhattan-bound J trains run express from Myrtle Av to Marcy Av.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27, and from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28, M trains run every 20 minutes. Manhattan-bound M trains run express from Myrtle Av to Marcy Av.

From 6:30 a.m. to 12 Midnight, Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, R service operates to/from the Jamaica-179 St F station.

From 6:30 a.m. to 12 Midnight, Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, Manhattan-bound R trains run express from Forest Hills-71 Av to Queens Plaza.

From 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Saturday, August 27 to Monday, August 29, the 42 Street Shuttle will operate overnight.

August 26, 2016 15 comments

PANYNJ Service Advisories

A brief thought on PATH bustitution; weekend work for 16 subway lines

by Benjamin Kabak August 20, 2016

written by Benjamin Kabak on August 20, 2016

Bus-stituting over perfectly functional New York City Transit subway lines is a very Port Authority thing to do. (Click to enlarge)

Due to a variety of circumstances — a post-Sandy rebuild, Positive Train Control installation — the Port Authority has had to shut down one of the two trans-Hudson PATH tunnels at various points over the past few years. The agency has come under fire for not providing alternate service, and they rang up quite a bill for ferry subsidies when the WTC tunnel was out of service. Now, with PTC installation coming to the 33rd St. line, service from Hoboken to Midtown will be out every weekend between now and late December.

As part of the service plan, the Port Authority will run free shuttle buses per the map above. Trains will run up 6th Ave. and down 7th Ave. Buses won’t pick passengers up at the new WTC Transit Hub because it’s not really a transit hub, and the buses will mirror existing New York City Transit buses and, of course, the subway. Why, you might ask, is one transit agency bustituting above another transit agency’s perfectly fine service? This is a good question, and it highlights how our region’s separate transit agencies cannot and often do not cooperate.

Allowing PATH riders to transfer to the subway and vice versa is simply an economic exchange. The PA could pay the MTA, and the MTA could provide free transfers. One obstacle is how the MTA can’t exchange PATH’s SmartLink cards, but these are solvable operational problems, not intractable obstacles. I don’t know if the PA approached the MTA for a solution; a press official from the MTA is working on finding this out for me. But for some reason, more buses are going to fill the streets of Manhattan when preexisting transit options are plentiful because the PA and MTA can’t cooperate. It’s simply silly.

These weekend changes are necessary because of capital construction work on the MTA New York City Transit subway system. This work is part of NYC Transit’s ongoing Capital Rebuilding Program aimed at upgrading and maintaining our tracks, stations and signal systems in order to continue to provide our customers with safe and reliable service. For more information on the 2015-2019 Capital Program log on to www.mta.info/capital. Customers who rely on these lines should allow for additional travel time.

Meanwhile, we have subway changes for this weekend. These come to me from the MTA and are subject to change without notice. Check signs; listen to announcements. Everything is listed after the jump.

August 20, 2016 15 comments

Service Advisories

Weekend work affecting 14 subway lines

by Benjamin Kabak August 6, 2016

written by Benjamin Kabak on August 6, 2016

Spend your weekend designing your own NYC subway map. This site’s been this week’s transit phenomenon, and it’s easy to see why. Correct the wrongs of the NYC subway or build new subway lines faster than the MTA can. It’s quite the addictive site, and you can read all about how it’s inspired by Robert Moses, not exactly a transit booster, in this essay describing the idea. If you’re so inclined, share your results via the Second Ave. Sagas Facebook page. I’d love to see everyone’s ideas.

Anyway, you know the drill: These come from the MTA and may change without notice. Check signs; listen to announcements. Do your thing.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, service is suspended between 14 St and South Ferry. Take 2/3 or free shuttle buses.

Downtown trains skip 28 St, 23 St, and 18 St during days and evenings.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, August 6, to 10 p.m. Sunday, August 7, downtown trains run express from 242 St to 215 St. For service to bypassed stations, take the Bx9 bus.

From 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, and from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 7, trains run every 16 minutes between 137 St and 242 St. Some uptown trains terminate at 137 St.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, August 6, to 10 p.m. Sunday, August 7, service operates in two sections:

Between Flatbush Av and E 180 St, and via the 5 to/from Dyre Av.

Between E 180 St and 241 St.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, August 6, to 10 p.m. Sunday, August 7, E 180 St-bound trains run express from 241 St to E 180 St.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, trains run local between Chambers St and 34 St.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, service is suspended between Utica Av and New Lots Av. Trains operate all weekend between 148 St and Utica Av. Free shuttle buses make all stops between Utica Av and New Lots Av.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, trains run local between Chambers St and 34 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, August 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, service is suspended between New Lots Av/Utica Av and Bowling Green. Take the 2/3 or free shuttle buses instead.

From 3:45 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, and from 9:45 p.m. Saturday, August 6, to 9:30 a.m. Sunday, August 7, 5 shuttle service is replaced by the 2.

From 7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 7, service is suspended between Dyre Av and 149 St-Grand Concourse. Take the 2.

From 6:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, Manhattan-bound trains run express from Willets Point to Queensboro Plaza, stopping at 74 St-Broadway.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, August 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, trains run via the f in both directions between W 4 St and Jay St-MetroTech.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, August 6, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, trains run local in both directions between W 4 St and 59 St. Downtown trains run local from 125 St to 59 St.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7, trains run via the F in both directions between W 4 St and Jay St-MetroTech.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, August 6, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, downtown trains run local from 125 St to 59 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, August 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, trains run via the F in both directions between 21 St-Queensbridge and W 4 St. Free shuttle buses run between Court Sq-23 St and 21 St-Queensbridge, stopping at Queens Plaza.

From 11:45 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Friday to Sunday, August 5 to 7, and from 11:45 p.m. Sunday, August 7, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, Jamaica Center-bound trains run express from 21 St-Queensbridge to 71 Av.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, August 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, Jamaica Center-bound trains skip 75 Av and Briarwood.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, August 6, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, Manhattan-bound trains run local in Queens.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, August 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, Jamaica-bound trains skip 75 Av, Briarwood, and Sutphin Blvd.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, August 6, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 8, Brooklyn-bound trains run local in Queens.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, August 6, to 5 a.m., Monday, August 8, trains run via the N in both directions between Canal St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, August 6, to 5 a.m., Monday, August 8, trains run via the R in both directions between Canal St and DeKalb Av.

From 6:30 a.m. to midnight, Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7, Forest Hills-bound trains run express from Queens Plaza to 71 Av.

August 6, 2016 3 comments

Service Advisories

Weekend work affecting 11 subway lines

by Benjamin Kabak July 30, 2016

written by Benjamin Kabak on July 30, 2016

A little late on these, but better than never. As always, these come to me via the MTA and are subject to change without notice. Check signs in your local station and listen to all on-board announcements.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, July 30, to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 31, trains operate in two sections: between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and E 180 St, then via the 5 to/from Eastchester-Dyre Av, and between E 180 St and Wakefield-241 St. To continue your trip, transfer at E 180 St.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, July 30, to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 31, E 180 St-bound trains run express from Wakefield-241 St to E 180 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 29, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, 3 service operates to/from New Lots Av, replacing the 4 in Brooklyn.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 29, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, service is suspended in both directions between New Lots Av/Crown Hts-Utica Av and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take D/N/Q/R. Transfer between 4/6/N/Q/R at 14 St-Union Sq or Canal St. Transfer between 2/3/D/N/Q/R at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. For service to/from Wall St and Bowling Green, use the R. For service to/from Fulton St and between Borough Hall and Franklin Av, take 2/3. For service between Franklin Av and New Lots Av, take the 3.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 29, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, trains run local in both directions between 125 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

From 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 30, and from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 31, service is suspended in both directions between Bowling Green and Grand Central-42 St. For stations between Grand Central-42 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, take the 4 or 6. Transfer between 5 and 4 or 6 trains at Grand Central-42 St. For service to Fulton St, Wall St, and Bowling Green, use nearby r at Cortlandt St, Rector St, or Whitehall St. Transfer between 4/6 and R trains at Canal St, or transfer between 4 and r trains at 59 St-Lexington Av. As a reminder, 4 service is suspended in both directions between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and New Lots Av all weekend, until 5 a.m. Monday, August 1.

From 3:45 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30, and from 9:45 p.m. Saturday, July 30 to 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 5 shuttle service is suspended in both directions between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse. Take the 2.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 29, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, trains are rerouted via the F in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Jay St-MetroTech. To/from Spring St, Canal St, and Chambers St, take the E via transfer at W 4 St. To/from Fulton St, take the J via transfer at Delancey-Essex Sts. Or, use the E at nearby World Trade Center station; transfer between trains at W 4 St-Wash Sq. To/from High St, use the nearby York St F station.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 30, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, trains run local in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 30, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, downtown trains run local from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 30, and Sunday, July 31, trains are rerouted on the F in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Jay St-MetroTech.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 30, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, Coney Island-Stillwell Av bound trains run local from 125 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 29, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, trains are rerouted via the F in both directions between 21 St-Queensbridge and W 4 St-Wash Sq. Free shuttle buses run between Court Sq-23 St and 21 St-Queensbridge, stopping at Queens Plaza.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 30 to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 31, and from 11:45 p.m. Sunday, July 31 to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, Jamaica Center-bound trains run express from 21 St-Queensbridge to 71 Av.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 29, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, Jamaica Center-bound trains skip 75 Av and Briarwood.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 30, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, World Trade Center-bound trains run local in Queens.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 30, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, Jamaica-bound trains skip 75 Av, Briarwood, and Sutphin Blvd.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 30, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, trains run local from Forest Hills-71 Av to 21 St-Queensbridge.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 29 to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, trains are rerouted via the d line from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 36 St in both directions.

From 6:30 a.m. to midnight, Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and July 31, Forest Hills-71 Av bound trains run express from Queens Plaza to Forest Hills-71 Av.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 30 to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 31, and from 11:45 p.m. Sunday, July 31, to 5 a.m. Monday, August 1, 36 St-bound trains stop at 53 St and 45 St.

July 30, 2016 0 comment

Service Advisories

Weekend work impacting 11 subway lines

by Benjamin Kabak July 23, 2016

written by Benjamin Kabak on July 23, 2016

Hot town, summer in the city. Nothing rings true more than the Lovin’ Spoonful’s lyric right about it. It’s stifling in New York, and I’ve fled to the slightly cooler climes of the Berkshires for the weekend. If you’re stuck in our concrete jungle this weekend, head to the beach. Find some shade. See a movie. Stay cool.

But if you’re going anywhere, pay attention to the service advisories. As always, these are courtesy of the MTA and may change without warning. Check signs; listen to announcements. We’ll talk buses and new fare payment systems next week, and on Monday, expect an update on the status of the Second Ave. Subway. The MTA’s board committee meeting materials for this week’s sessions have a big old gap where the project’s update should be. Is it a sign of delay? Whatever the reason, the MTA is keeping this one tight-lipped this week.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, July 23 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 24 2 trains operate in two sections: between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and E 180 St, then via the 5 to/from Eastchester-Dyre Av, and between E 180 St and Wakefield-241 St. To continue your trip, transfer at E 180 St.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, July 23 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 24, E 180 St-bound 2 trains run express from Wakefield-241 St to E 180 St.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, 3 trains are suspended in both directions between Crown Hts-Utica Av and New Lots Av. Free shuttle buses operate all weekend, making all station stops. Transfer between trains and shuttle buses at Crown Hts-Utica Av.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 22, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, 4 trains run local in both directions between 125 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 22, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, 4 trains are suspended in both directions between New Lots Av/Crown Hts-Utica Av and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the dnq or r. Transfer between the 46 and nqr at 14 St-Union Sq or Canal St. Transfer between the D, N, Q and R and 2/3 at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. For service to/from Wall St and Bowling Green, use the r train. For service to/from Fulton St and between Borough Hall and Franklin Av, take the 2 or 3 instead. For service between Franklin Av and Crown Hts-Utica Av, take the 3 instead. For service between Crown Hts-Utica Av and New Lots Av, take free shuttle buses.

From 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 23 and from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 5trains are suspended in both directions between Bowling Green and Grand Central-42 St. For stations between Grand Central-42 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, take the 4 or 6. Transfer between 5 and 46 trains at Grand Central-42 St. For service to Fulton St, Wall St, and Bowling Green, use nearby rstations at Cortlandt St, Rector St, or Whitehall St. Transfer between 4/6 and R trains at Canal St, or transfer between 5 and r trains at 59 St-Lexington Av. As a reminder, 4 service is suspended in both directions between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and New Lots Av all weekend.

From 3:45 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23, and from 9:45 p.m. Saturday, July, 23 to 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 24, 5 shuttle trains are suspended in both directions between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse. Take the 2 instead.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, July 23 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 24, Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 trains run express from Parkchester to Pelham Bay Park. For service to Castle Hill Av, Zerega Av, Westchester Sq, Middletown Rd, and Buhre Av, take the Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to Pelham Bay Park and transfer to a Brooklyn Bridge-bound 6. From these stations, take a Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall bound 6 to Parkchester and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.

From 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 23 and from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 6 trains run every 16 minutes between Pelham Bay Park and 3 Av-138 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 22, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, A trains are rerouted via the F in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Jay St-MetroTech. To/from Spring St, Canal St, and Chambers St, take the e instead via transfer at W 4 St. To/from Fulton St, take the j instead via transfer at Delancey-Essex Sts f station. Or, use the E at nearby World Trade Center station; transfer between trains at W 4 St-Wash Sq. To/from High St, use the nearby York St F station.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 22, to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 24, and from 11:45 p.m. Sunday, July 24 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, downtown A trains run express from 145 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 23, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, A trains are suspended in both directions between Lefferts Blvd and Rockaway Blvd. Free shuttle buses operate between Rockaway Blvd and Lefferts Blvd, stopping at 104 St and 111 St.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 23, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, A trains run local in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday July 23, and Sunday July 24, C trains are rerouted on the F line in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Jay St-MetroTech.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday July 23, and Sunday July 24, downtown C trains run express 145 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 22, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, E trains are rerouted via the F line in both directions between 21 St-Queensbridge and W 4-St Wash Sq.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 23, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, E trains run local in both directions in Queens.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 23, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, F trains run local in both directions between 21 St-Queensbridge and Forest Hills-71 Av.

From 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday July 23, and Sunday July 24, Coney Island-Stillwell Av bound N trains run express from Astoria Blvd to Queensboro Plaza.

From 6:30 a.m. to 12 midnight, Saturday July 23, and Sunday July 24, Rockaway Park Shuttle service is replaced by a service.

July 23, 2016 1 comment

Service Advisories

Weekend work affecting all but Q and R trains

by Benjamin Kabak July 16, 2016

written by Benjamin Kabak on July 16, 2016

Next week, I’ll tackle the MTA’s new fare payment plans and a familiar name entering with a familiar technology. It certainly would be something if, after all these years, the MTA ends up adopting this technology, but that’s a conversation for next week.

If you’re looking for some weekend reading, the city named Adam Giambrone the head of the Brooklyn-Queens Connector, and New York Magazine published quite the profile. Giambrone, as city officials assured me, is certainly an expert in planning streetcars, but he carries with him some scandal-plagued years in Toronto. He also doesn’t seem quite familiar with New York City and will be thrown into the fire of a tempestuous project that many are eying skeptically for a variety of reasons.

Meanwhile, there are plenty of weekend service changes to go around. As always, these come to me from the MTA and may change without notice. Check signs; listen to announcements; stay out of the heat.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 1 trains are suspended in both directions between 14 St and South Ferry. Free shuttle buses provide alternate service between Chambers St and South Ferry. Transfer between 1 and 2/3 trains at Times Sq-42 St or 14 St. Transfer between 2/3 trains and shuttle buses at Chambers St.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, July 16 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 17 2 trains operate in two sections: between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and E 180 St, then via the 5 to/from Eastchester-Dyre Av, and between E 180 St and Wakefield-241 St. To continue your trip, transfer at E 180 St.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, July 16 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 17, E 180 St-bound 2 trains run express from Wakefield-241 St to E 180 St.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2 trains run local in both directions between Chambers St and 34 St-Penn Station.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 15, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 3 service operates to/from New Lots Av, replacing the 4 in Brooklyn.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 3 trains run local in both directions between Chambers St and 34 St-Penn Station.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 15, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 4 trains run local in both directions between 125 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 15, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 4 trains are suspended in both directions between New Lots Av/Crown Hts-Utica Av and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. For service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, take the D, N, Q or R. Transfer between the 4/6 and N/Q/R at 14 St-Union Sq or Canal St. Transfer between the D/N/Q/R and 2/3 at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. For service to/from Wall St and Bowling Green, use the R train. For service to/from Fulton St and between Borough Hall and Franklin Av, take the 2 or 3 instead. For service between Franklin Av and New Lots Av, take the 3 instead, running all weekend.

From 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 16 and from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 5 trains are suspended in both directions between Bowling Green and Grand Central-42 St. For stations between Grand Central-42 St and Brooklyn Bridge- City Hall, take the 4 or 6. Transfer between 5 and 4/6 trains at Grand Central-42 St. For service to Fulton St, Wall St, and Bowling Green, use nearby R stations at Cortlandt St, Rector St, or Whitehall St. Transfer between 4/6 and R trains at Canal St, or transfer between 5 and R trains at 59 St-Lexington Av. As a reminder, 4 service is suspended in both directions between Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and New Lots Av all weekend, until 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18.

From 3:45 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 16, and from 9:45 p.m. Saturday, July, 16 to 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 17, 5 shuttle trains are suspended in both directions between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse. Take the 2 instead.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, July 16 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 17, Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 trains run express from Parkchester to Pelham Bay Park. For service to Castle Hill Av, Zerega Av, Westchester Sq, Middletown Rd, and Buhre Av, take the Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to Pelham Bay Park and transfer to a Brooklyn Bridge-bound 6. From these stations, take a Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall bound 6 to Parkchester and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.

From 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 16 and from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 6 trains run every 16 minutes between Pelham Bay Park and 3 Av-138 St.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, July 16 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 17, Main St-bound 7 trains run express from 74 St-Broadway to Mets-Willets Point.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, A trains are suspended in both directions between 168 St and Inwood-207 St. a service operates between 168 St and Far Rockaway/Lefferts Blvd. Free shuttle buses operate along two routes:

On Broadway, between 168 St and 207 St, making stops at 175 St, 181 St, 190 St, and Dyckman St.
On Fort Washington Av, between 168 St and 190 St, making stops at 175 St and 181 St. Transfer between trains and buses at 168 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 15, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, A trains are rerouted via the F in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Jay St-MetroTech. To/from Spring St, Canal St, and Chambers St, take the e instead via transfer at W 4 St. To/from Fulton St, take the J instead via transfer at Delancey-Essex Sts F station. Or, use the E at nearby World Trade Center station; transfer between trains at W 4 St-Wash Sq. To/from High St, use the nearby York St F station.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 15, to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 17, and from 11:45 p.m. Sunday, July 17 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, downtown A trains run express from 145 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 16, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, A trains run local in both directions between 168 St and 145 St.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 16, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, A trains run local in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday July 16, and Sunday July 17, C trains are suspended in both directions between 145 St and 168 St. Take the a instead.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday July 16, and Sunday July 17, downtown C trains run express 145 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday July 16, and Sunday July 17, C trains are rerouted on the F line in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Jay St-MetroTech.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 16, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, Coney Island-Stillwell Av bound D trains stop at 23 St and 14 St.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 16, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, E trains run local in both directions between Queens Plaza and Forest Hills-71 Av.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 15, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, Coney Island-Stillwell Av bound F trains run express from Jay St-MetroTech to 4 Av-9St.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 16, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, F trains run local in both directions between 21 St-Queensbridge and Forest Hills-71 Av.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 15 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, G trains are suspended in both directions between Church Av and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts. A and F trains provide alternate service. G trains will operate in two sections between Long Island City-Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs, and between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, every 20 minutes. To continue your trip, transfer at Bedford-Nostrand Avs.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, L trains are suspended in both directions between Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs. Free local shuttle buses provide alternate service between Rockaway Pkwy and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs, stopping at East 105 St, New Lots Av, Livonia Av, Sutter Av, Atlantic Av, Broadway Junction, Bushwick Av-Aberdeen St, Wilson Av, and Halsey St. Free express shuttle buses serve Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, Broadway Junction, and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs only, days and evenings. Transfer between free shuttle buses and L trains at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs. For service to/from Manhattan, consider the A/C or J trains via transfer between trains and buses at Broadway Junction.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 15 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, Astoria-Ditmars Blvd bound N trains are rerouted via the D line from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 36 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 15 to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 17, and from 11:45 p.m. Sunday, July 17 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 36 St-bound N trains will stop at 53 St and 45 St.

July 16, 2016 2 comments

Service Advisories

Weekend work affecting 11 subway lines

by Benjamin Kabak July 9, 2016

written by Benjamin Kabak on July 9, 2016

Courtesy of Jessica Leibowitz and Gothamist, your New York City moment of zen:

As always, these come to me from the MTA. They may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check listings at your local station and listen to announcements on trains as you ride.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, 1 trains are suspended in both directions between 14 St and South Ferry. Free shuttle buses provide alternate service between Chambers St and South Ferry. Transfer between 1 and 2/3 trains at Times Sq-42 St or 14 St. Transfer between 2/3 trains and shuttle buses at Chambers St.

From 4:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Sunday, July 10, Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College bound 2 trains skip Jackson Av.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2 trains run local in both directions between Chambers St and 34 St-Penn Station.

From 6:30 a.m. to 12 midnight, Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, 3 trains run local in both directions between Chambers St and 34 St-Penn Station.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 9 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, 4 trains run local in both directions between 125 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 8, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, 5 trains are suspended in both directions between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St. 5 service operates every 20 minutes between E 180 St/149 St-Grand Concourse and Bowling Green days and evenings only. Free shuttle buses operate all weekend between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St making all station stops.

From 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Sunday, July 10, 5 trains are suspended in both directions between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse. Take the 2 instead. Transfer between 2 and 5 trains at 149 St-Grand Concourse.

From 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 9, and from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 5 trains run every 20 minutes. Trains run local in both directions between 125 St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, July 9 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 trains run express from Parkchester to Pelham Bay Park. To Castle Hill Av, Zerega Av, Westchester Sq, Middletown Rd, and Buhre Av, take the Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 to Pelham Bay Park and transfer to a Brooklyn Bridge-bound 6. From these stations, take a Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall bound 6 to Parkchester and transfer to a Pelham Bay Park-bound 6.

From 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 9 and from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 6 trains run every 16 minutes between Pelham Bay Park and 3 Av-138 St.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, A trains are suspended in both directions between 168 St and Inwood-207 St. A service operates between 168 St and Far Rockaway/Lefferts Blvd. Free shuttle buses operate along two routes:

On Broadway, between 168 St and 207 St, making stops at 175 St, 181 St, 190 St, and Dyckman St.
On Fort Washington Av, between 168 St and 190 St, making stops at 175 St and 181 St. Transfer between trains and buses at 168 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 8, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, A trains are rerouted via the F in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Jay St-MetroTech in both directions. To/from Spring St, Canal St, and Chambers St, take the E instead via transfer at W 4 St. To/from Fulton St, take the J instead via transfer at Delancey-Essex Sts F station. Or, use the E at nearby World Trade Center station; transfer between trains at W 4 St. To/from High St, use the nearby York St F station.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 8, to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 10, and from 11:45 p.m. Sunday, July 10 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, downtown A trains run express from 145 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 8, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, A trains run local in both directions between 168 St and 145 St.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 9, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, A trains run local in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday July 9, and Sunday July 10, C trains are suspended in both directions between 145 St and 168 St. Take the A instead.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday July 9, and Sunday July 10, downtown C trains run express 145 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday July 9, and Sunday July 10, C trains are rerouted on the F line in both directions between W 4 St-Wash Sq and Jay St-MetroTech.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 9, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, E trains run local in both directions between Queens Plaza and Forest Hills-71 Av.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 8, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, Coney Island-Stillwell Av bound F trains run express from Jay St-MetroTech to Church Av.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 9, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, F trains run local in both directions between 21 St-Queensbridge and Forest Hills-71 Av.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 8 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, G trains are suspended in both directions between Church Av and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts. A and F trains provide alternate service. G trains will operate in two sections between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs, and between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, every 20 minutes. To continue your trip, transfer at Bedford-Nostrand Avs.

July 9, 2016 0 comment

Service Advisories

Weekend work affecting 12 subway lines

by Benjamin Kabak July 1, 2016

written by Benjamin Kabak on July 1, 2016

Not a bad weekend’s slate of work for a three-day break. Enjoy your 4th. Travel safely.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, July 2 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2 service operates in two sections:

Between Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and E 180 St, and via the 5 to/from Eastchester-Dyre Av.
Between E 180 St and Wakefield-241 St. To continue your trip, transfer at E 180 St.

From 3:45 a.m. Saturday, July 2 to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 3, E 180 St-bound 2 trains run express from Wakefield-241 St to E 180 St. To Nereid Av, 233 St, 225 St, 219 St, Burke Av, Allerton Av, Pelham Pkwy, and Bronx Park East, take the Bx39 bus (days and evenings). Or take the E 180 St-bound 2 to Gun Hill Rd or E 180 St and transfer to a Wakefield-241 St-bound 2. From these stations, take a Wakefield-241 St-bound 2 to Gun Hill Rd or Wakefield-241 St and transfer to an E 180 St-bound 2.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 1, to 7:30 a.m. Sunday, July 3, and from 11:45 p.m. Sunday, July 3 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 4, uptown 4 trains run express from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St.

From 3:45 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2 and from 9:45 p.m. Saturday, July 2 to 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 3, 5 Shuttle service is replaced by the 2 between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.

From 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 2, and from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 5 trains run every 20 minutes between Eastchester-Dyre Av and Bowling Green.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 1, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 4, uptown 6 trains run express from Grand Central-42 St to 125 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 1, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 4, Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall bound 6 trains run express from Parkchester to 3 Av-138 St.

From 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 2, Flushing-Main St bound 7 trains run express from Queensboro Plaza to Mets-Willets Point.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 1, to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July 3, and from 11:45 p.m. Sunday, July 3 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 4, downtown A trains run express from 145 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 2, and July 3, 168 St-bound C trains run express from Canal St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday July 2, and Sunday July 3, downtown C trains run express from 145 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 1 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 4, Norwood-205 St bound D trains are rerouted via the C line from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 59 St-Columbus Circle.

From 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 2 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 4, Coney Island-Stillwell Av bound D trains stop at 23 St and 14 St.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 1, to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 4, Coney Island-Stillwell Av bound F trains run express from Jay St-MetroTech to Church Av.

From 11:45 p.m. Friday, July 1 to 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 4, G trains are suspended in both directions between Church Av and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts. A and F trains provide alternate service. G trains will operate in two sections between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs, and between Bedford-Nostrand Avs and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, every 20 minutes. To continue your trip, transfer at Bedford-Nostrand Avs.

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