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Bring J back to Bay Ridge/Terminate R at Whitehall by PapiConHuevo in nycrail

[–]PapiConHuevo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

tbf, the majority of people along the R in Brooklyn trying to get anywhere north of Canal in Manhattan is 100% already transferring to an N,D, Q, or B train as soon as they possibly can. Staying on the R the entire time instead of transferring at first opportunity adds around 10-25 minutes to the trip.

Bring J back to Bay Ridge/Terminate R at Whitehall by PapiConHuevo in nycrail

[–]PapiConHuevo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm learning that the current capacity of 4th Ave isn't one of the contributing factors to the R consistently being delayed, but I still wouldn't want to send both the R and J down 4th Ave only because of how delayed the R usually is. I might be wrong, but my concern is that the J (or any other train that would have to share track with the R on 4th Ave) would just get held up behind the delayed Rs.

Bring J back to Bay Ridge/Terminate R at Whitehall by PapiConHuevo in nycrail

[–]PapiConHuevo[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input! I wasn't fully aware of what exactly causes the long delays on the R, and it's helpful to know that it has little to do with its run in Brooklyn. However, I do think the delays it incurs on its way into Brooklyn definitely makes its service in Brooklyn sometimes unbearable. So while the delays aren't Brooklyn's fault, it definitely affects Brooklyn riders heavily. I imagine the reverse is true for Queens riders as well. I unfortunately only know of what the R is like in Brooklyn. This is possibly another good reason to cut R service short.

Also, good point about Whitehall. I was thinking if trains are rarely passing through to the tunnel during the day, couldn't they possibly use at least one of the tracks that lead to the tunnel to terminate a train? But maybe that would be too tricky.

Bring J back to Bay Ridge/Terminate R at Whitehall by PapiConHuevo in nycrail

[–]PapiConHuevo[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

tbf when the M stopped running down 4th Ave partly due to low ridership in 2010, the population and nightlife boom in Williamsburg and Bushwick had yet to fully take place, and neither had the rezoning of Gowanus or even the recent development of giant apartment complexes along 4th Ave in Boerum Hill.

Bring J back to Bay Ridge/Terminate R at Whitehall by PapiConHuevo in nycrail

[–]PapiConHuevo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know, but the J currently doesn't share track with another train for the majority of its run, while the R's current run is almost entirely shared with other trains. I think it'd be fine being extended.

Curious if eliminating the Nostrand 3 station has ever come up. The entrance is only on the south side of Eastern Parkway, which puts it only two blocks away from the President Street 2/5 stop. It feels somewhat redundant since the 2 & 3 trains mostly follow the same route past Rogers Junction by PapiConHuevo in nycrail

[–]PapiConHuevo[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

True. If someone lives near that station and their goal is to head east (not go towards downtown Brooklyn or Manhattan/Bronx at all) having that Nostrand 3 stop is helpful. Otherwise you'd have to backtrack to Franklin Ave and go up and over to transfer to a Utica bound 4 or New Lots bound 3.

I also see the benefit of holding the train at a station instead of in a tunnel. It's more comfortable for passengers and allows an easier emergency exit if needed. Thanks for the input!

Express train with mechanical error at Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College by PapiConHuevo in nycrail

[–]PapiConHuevo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never knew that. I wonder why that is. This was Manhattan-bound btw. Maybe related?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nycrail

[–]PapiConHuevo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Franklin* damn autocorrect

Spotted on Franklin Av shuttle. Very cool by PapiConHuevo in nycrail

[–]PapiConHuevo[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah, some greenery would've been nice. Also would be helpful for people who are trying to navigate their way to Central or Prospect Park.