"Every day, tens of thousands of riders in Brooklyn and northern Queens rely upon this train to connect with jobs, businesses, family, friends and numerous subway lines linked to Manhattan."
"The most recent major project took place in the summers of 2024 and 2025, when the MTA closed much of the G line on weekends to install Communications-Based Train Control, an upgraded signal system that allows the MTA to operate more trains at faster speeds."
"Residents in Greenpoint and neighboring Williamsburg, however, don't want to hear that. They seethed over the news because of the additional inconvenience that awaits them: slower shuttle buses instead of train service, lost time spent traveling, and lost business in the impacted communities."
"The MTA needs to get the work done, so the repairs must move forward, along with the realities of additional shutdowns on the G line."
The G train serves as a crucial link for tens of thousands of riders in Brooklyn and northern Queens. Recent MTA upgrades have led to significant service disruptions, frustrating local residents. Major projects, including the installation of an upgraded signal system, have resulted in weekend closures. New closures are planned for summer and fall to repair the tube under Newtown Creek. Residents express concern over the inconvenience and economic impact of these disruptions. The MTA is urged to extend the G line to better serve affected communities once upgrades are complete.
Read at www.amny.com
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