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G Train Service Suspended for Signal Modernization Project Through Mid-August

Eyewitness News ABC7NYAugust 5, 20251 min3,416 views
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G Train Service Disruptions

  • ⚠️ Service on the G train is suspended between Court Square and Bedford Nostrand Avenues on select weeknights and weekends.
  • 🗓️ These closures are part of an ongoing signal modernization project and will continue through at least mid-August.

Project Details and Impact

  • 💰 The MTA's project involves upgrading a central signal system on the G-line at a cost of $368 million.
  • ⏰ Weeknight suspensions run from 9:45 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., while weekend suspensions begin at 9:45 p.m. on Friday and last until early Monday morning.
  • 🚌 Free shuttle buses are operating between Court Square and Bedford Nostrand Avenues to assist commuters.

Commuter Experiences and Future Outlook

  • 😩 Commuters describe the G train as often slow and unreliable, with long wait times.
  • ✅ Despite the inconvenience, some riders recognize the necessity of the maintenance and find ways to work around the disruptions.
  • 🎯 The MTA aims to fully upgrade its signal system by 2027, with the hope that the current work will lead to faster service in the future.
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