MTA F and M Train Lines Swap Tunnels in Queens for Faster Commutes

F and M Train Line Swap in Queens

• 🚇 The F and M subway lines have swapped tunnels in Queens, a change implemented to save riders time.
• 💡 This modification is expected to reduce delays by eliminating shared track segments where the lines previously merged.
• 🎯 The MTA anticipates this change will benefit over 1.2 million riders by increasing on-time service and slightly improving travel times.

New Route Details

• 🗺️ On weekdays, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., the M train will now use the 63rd Street tunnel, serving stops like 21st Street-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island, Lexington Avenue-63rd, and 57th Street.
• 📍 Concurrently, the F train is utilizing the 53rd Street tunnel, with stops at Queens Plaza, Court Square, Lexington Avenue-5th Avenue, and Fifth Avenue.
• ⚠️ Outside of these weekday hours, both trains will revert to their original routes.

Rider Impact and Information

• 📈 One rider reported anticipating a 15 to 30 minute saving on their daily commute, calling the change an "amazing improvement."
• 🗣️ Transit President Demetrius Critso is scheduled to be at the Roosevelt Island station to address customer questions.
• 📍 Riders can find information on the changes via signage within stations and maps displayed near token booths.