MTA Will Swap 2 Subway Lines Between Queens And Manhattan: What To Expect

""NYC Transit is implementing smart changes that will enhance reliability and operational resilience, which ultimately results in better service that customers can count on,"NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow said. "Running the F via the 53 St line and the Mvia the 63 St line between Manhattan and Queens will make for faster, less crowded, and more direct trips between the 63 St line and Queens Boulevard local stations.""

"F and M train service between Manhattan and Queens will be switched to eliminate a merge at Queens Plaza that has caused delays to Queens Boulevard riders. The switch will go into effect beginning on Dec. 8, the MTA said. The new service pattern between the Queens Boulevard corridor and Manhattan will be in effect weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. During these times, F trainswill run via the 53 St line and Queens Plaza, alongside the E line."

F and M train routes between Manhattan and Queens will be swapped starting Dec. 8 on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The F will run via the 53rd Street line and Queens Plaza alongside the E; the M will run via the 63rd Street line and Roosevelt Island and serve local Queens Boulevard stations. Late evenings, nights, and weekend service will not change. The swap eliminates merges at Queens Plaza that currently cause 15–20% of rush-hour delays and isolates local and express delays. The change enables upgrades at 21 St–Queensbridge, including lighting, signage, ADA tactile strips, drainage, and canopy work.

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