MTA to Perform Switch Replacement, CBTC-Related Work on Multiple Lines
Written by Kyra Senese, Managing Editor
The MTA has announced that switch replacement and Communications-Based Train Control related work during Presidents’ Day weekend.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has announced that the agency will complete switch replacement and Communications-Based Train Control related work along the A, C, and E8 Avenue line during Presidents’ Day weekend.
Replacement of tracks and switches north of 42 St. – Port Authority Bus Terminal will be part of the project.
As a result, service on the A, C, D, E, F, and M lines will be altered from 9:45 p.m. on Feb. 17 until 5:00 a.m. on Feb. 27.
The planned work is being carried out during the holiday week to ensure minimal inconvenience to commuters, MTA said. Uptown A, C, and E trains will operate normally.
Due to the holiday, just four weekdays will be affected. Historically, Tuesday through Friday ridership during that week has about 7% lower than typical weekday ridership.
