Some New Yorkers’ work commutes just got a bit simpler.
Beginning today, November 3rd, the MTA revealed that it is increasing weekday service on the A and L trains, two of the busiest lines in the city and the longest line in the entire system (the A).
“When we launched congestion pricing, I made a promise to New Yorkers that we would deliver tangible improvements to transit service and by adding more trips on two of the busiest subway lines, we are doing just that,” Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “More frequent subway service means less waiting on platforms and reduced crowding on trains — two big wins for riders.”
You could take out your book to keep you entertained while en route to the office, but that routine might no longer be necessary.
What’s going on with A & L train service
While some straphangers are feeling the effects of the MTA in the opposite sense — rush hour 7 express trains are on pause while the F and M are swapping routes permanently by the end of the year — others along the A and L are praising the newly-installed changes.
So, what does that look like, exactly? See for yourself”
- A train: Increased service during the midday rush by adding one round trip each to Lefferts Blvd and Far Rockaway, which would extend the span of midday eight-minute average headways between Inwood-207 St and Rockaway Blvd.
- L train: Additional trips will be provided in the AM rush (four additional round trips); two extra trains between 8-9am, bringing the total to 22
Anything to keep us moving at a normal (read: fast) pace is ideal. After all, we only have a New York minute to spare.