"The G train ventured deep into Queens for decades, until service cuts in 2010 led to the train being terminated at Court Square, eliminating 13 stops east of the Court Square terminus. The so-called Crosstown Local" now only stops twice in Queens. City and state elected officials from Brooklyn and Queens urged the MTA to bring back G train service to Forest Hills along with running a full eight-car train in 2024. But that push fizzled."
"Everyday commuters say it's more than just interesting it's vital. I was doing, actually, a lot of canvassing work for Zohran Mamdani's campaign in Forest Hills, said Hunter Boone, a video producer from Bushwick. It was just like a huge pain to get out there all the time. Boone said it'd be a no-brainer to revive the G train's service to Forest Hills and said it's kind of strange that the train doesn't already run to the Qu"
The G train once ran deep into Queens but was cut back in 2010, terminating at Court Square and eliminating 13 stops. City and state elected officials pushed to restore service to Forest Hills and to run full eight-car trains on weekends, but initial efforts fizzled. Transit advocates revived the campaign in late January and 30 groups, including Mets owner Steve Cohen and Open Plans, sent a letter to Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani and the MTA calling for weekend lengthening. Mayor Mamdani said the idea is under review, and riders describe restoration as vital and long overdue.
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