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Re: (G) cut from Queens Boulevard |
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Posted by Michael549 on Sun Dec 23 12:58:46 2007, in response to Re: (G) cut from Queens Boulevard, posted by trainsarefun on Sun Dec 23 12:16:31 2007. At the risk of being shouted down by G-train riders, it is highly doubtful that the TA is going to restore G-train service at any time of the day/night/weekend to the Queens Plaza station.From a train operation point of view, the G-train requires several switch movements to get the train into and out of the station - which could impact the other running through lines. One may want to argue that during the midnight hours there is indeed enough time to complete the train movements without much impact on the other trains, and most transit fans would agree. However in choosing between a situation where currently there is no interference, and one where there may be interference - guess which one the TA will choose. Bottom line - no G-train to Queens Plaza - whatever, whenever, that battle is over with. One chief complaint of G-train riders was the waiting between trains, that has been solved with more frequent service. Transit fans have long talked about extending the G-train to Church Avenue which is about to be done. Queens Blvd riders have long wanted more direct to Manhattan service which the R-train running 24/7/365 provides plus additional transfers. I believe that the TA figures it can live with the transit fans and G-train riders who long for the old pattern/route - since they have effectively established the current route as the one that will run 24/7/365. The folks that are not happy will just have to transfer to other trains to get where they are going - its that simple. Improving things for the majority of riders is much easier to do. Mike |
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