
The schedule changes add up to over 1,000 additional roundtrips each week. (Photo by Sabina Mollot)
Last Monday, the MTA New York City Transit announced details about planned increases in subway service to help commuters who’d normally be riding the L train during the upcoming shutdown.
The additional subway service that will run during the 15-month-long shutdown for repairs and restorations will add up to over 1,000 roundtrips each week across seven subway lines, including additional service on the 7 train that was announced in September.
During weekdays, changes include:
On the G: 66 additional roundtrips; some peak trips extend to 18th Avenue, and some peak trips run between Court Sq-23rd Street and Bedford-Nostrand Avenue
On the M: 62 additional roundtrips, increased peak-hour service and overnight service extends to 96th St to Second Avenue