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Posted by trainsarefun on Fri Oct 9 23:19:16 2009 So NYCT put out this report, with the accompanying statement:October 9th, 2009 Press Release IMMEDIATE #168 Paul J. Fleuranges Charles F. Seaton (646)252-5878 MTA New York City Transit Completes Comprehensive Study of F Line New Initiatives Underway to Improve Service With an eye toward improving service along the second longest line in the subway system, MTA New York City has completed an exhaustive three-month study of conditions along the entire length of the 27-mile F Line. The study acknowledges the line's below average performance, due in part to its length, the age of its infrastructure, and the complexity of its operation. Recognizing the need for improvement along the line, which connects the Jamaica section of Queens to Coney Island in Brooklyn, NYC Transit has made the line a priority and numerous initiatives are already underway under the leadership of F Line General Manager Dwayne Anglero. • A dedicated manager responsible for maintenance of the car fleet has been assigned to the line and the new cars are currently being placed into service. So far, these changes have resulted in increased reliability for F Line trains. • The line schedule is being reviewed for potential modifications. • Strategies are in place to reduce impact of construction and maintenance. NYC Transit President Howard H. Roberts, Jr., is chairing a committee of senior managers that will analyze the line's performance and implement strategies for improvement. A similar committee on the 4, 5 and 6 lines led to service changes and measurably improved performance. "While we are already in the midst of several capital projects aimed at improving service for F Line riders, there are measures underway that will move our customers closer to the type of service that they pay for and that they deserve," said Roberts. Current capital projects include rehabilitation of the Culver Viaduct and the Jay Street station rehabilitation while improvements to the signal system are proposed for the 2010 to 2014 Capital Program. While express service in Brooklyn cannot be implemented until the completion of the viaduct project, NYC Transit is committed to studying the cost and feasibility of this service prior to the completion of the work. The analysis was prepared at the request of State Senator Daniel Squadron. ---- Lots of interesting tidbits, but I gather that the 'solution' to the F woes will consist primarily of: R160s replacing older 60' stock (already done) Increase off-peak running time SMS program for signals For some odd reason, NYCT will study the feasibility of express service on the Crosstown-Culver segment, even though it's obvious, for reasons stated in this report, that it's a non-starter. That said, I have some comments of my own. While the SMS program for signals sounds great, the rest of the fix surely doesn't. Looking at the F route, one of the main problems for OTP is the fact that trains routinely don't leave 179 St on time; the relay process as practiced there is inefficient, and it seems to be a one-man operation in many (all?) cases. If the train is late to begin with, odds are that it's going to be late at the opposite terminal too. Another problem is delays due to the endless saga of track chip-outs, which the report obliquely notes has been exacerbated by adjacent track flagging. Considering the delays caused, and the expense of replacement, it may make sense to revisit the idea of concrete there. My guess is that the costs of the concrete bed are severe while the benefits are minimal. Lastly, for you R46 fans, although the R160s will make up most F trains, "some trains of R46s are expected to remain in F service until they come due for replacement by the end of the next decade." |
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