March 19, 2024
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MTA Announces Regular Service Being Restored to F and M Lines Following Critical Track Replacement Work in Manhattan and Queens |
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and Trains to Resume Making All Stops at 5:00 A.M. on Monday, April 1 New Track Improves Reliability and Extends Life of Infrastructure Project Completed On Time and On Budget
Crews removed existing tracks and constructed new concrete roadbed and track; installed 25,643 feet of new third rail with protection board, brackets and insulators; removed and replaced cables; installed new signals; repaired spalled concrete and cracks, and sealed active leaks. The shuttle that has been running between Lexington Av -63 St and 21 St - Queensbridge will be suspended beginning at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 30 as part of the final stage of the project. trains will resume making all stops at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, April 1. Customers are advised of the following service updates and alternatives:
The MTA offers customers a variety of ways to receive real-time and planned service change information, as well as 24/7 customer support in their multiple languages. mta.info – The definitive source for real-time arrival information and service change information for each line or route in the MTA system. Customers can find current statuses on mta.info and upcoming planned service changes using the lookup tool at mta.info/alerts. MYmta app – Customers who use the comprehensive MYmta smartphone app will see real-time train and bus arrival times and other travel information for all MTA services all in one place. The app is available in the Apple Store and in Google Play. Email & Text Alerts – Customers can sign up for email and SMS alerts tailored to their specific commutes and travel times. They can also sign up for MTA newsletters like The Weekender, a weekly newsletter that covers major weekend planned service changes. Customers can sign up here. WhatsApp – Riders can chat with NYC Transit via WhatsApp for 24/7 customer assistance. With the help of Google Translate, NYC Transit staff offer real-time customer support in up to 108 languages. 511 – For those who prefer to contact the MTA by telephone, information is available by dialing 511. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can use their preferred service provider for the free 711 relay to reach the MTA at 511. |
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