Shuttle Will Not Run Dec. 26 – 29 

Customers Advised To Take Train or M42 Bus 

Changes to Accommodate Work on Universal Subway Wireless Connectivity Plan 

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today is reminding customers about upcoming 42 St  Shuttle service changes at the end of the month. The shuttle will not run between Times Square – 42 St and Grand Central – 42 St from Tuesday, Dec. 26, through Friday, Dec. 29. During this time customers are advised to take the train for service between Times Square – 42 St Station and Grand Central – 42 St Station. Customers can also take the M42 bus which makes stops along 42 St between First Avenue and 12th Avenue.  

This service change accommodates work on the Universal Subway Wireless Connectivity Plan, which will provide mobile coverage along all 418 track miles of subway tunnel and expand service to all above-ground subway and Staten Island Railway stations. The plan is expected to yield $1 billion in benefits resulting from cost savings, increases in revenue, and the plan’s terms of service agreements. Riders will be able to utilize the service as each section is completed with the entire system expected to be finished in the next ten years.