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MTA suspends A train service in Rockaway for 5 months
The MTA said it's shutting down A train service in Rockaway for five months starting in January. FOX 5 NY’s Kendall Green explains why.
HOWARD BEACH - Starting in January, the MTA will suspend A train service in Rockaway for five months, impacting the commutes of over 9,000 daily riders.
The MTA said the Rockaway Line, which carries the A train and Rockaway Park Shuttle, suffered extensive damage after Superstorm Sandy.
Here's what you need to know:
JUMP TO REPAIR START DATE | WEEKEND SERVICE CHANGES | SERVICE CHANGES STARTING JAN 20, 2025
When will repairs begin on the A train?
From January 17, 2025, through May 2025, A train service will be suspended between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and the line’s final stops, Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St. and Far Rockaway-Mott Ave.
The Rockaway Park Shuttle will also cease operations to and from Broad Channel.
Weekend service changes, January 17-20, 2025
From Friday night to Monday morning, January 17-20, 2025:
- A trains won’t run between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue
- Rockaway Park Shuttle trains won’t run.
- For service to/from affected stations, take free shuttle buses, which will run on three routes:Nonstop between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.Between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av, making all stops.Between Howard Beach-JFK Airport, Broad Channel, and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St, making all Rockaway Park Shuttle stops.
- Nonstop between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.
- Between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av, making all stops.
- Between Howard Beach-JFK Airport, Broad Channel, and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St, making all Rockaway Park Shuttle stops.
- Trains will run between Inwood-207 St and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd or Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
Service changes starting January 20, 2025
From January 20, 2025, until May 2025:
- A trains won’t run between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av or Rockaway Park-Beach 116 Street
- Rockaway Park Shuttle trains won’t run to/from Broad Channel.
- For service between Howard Beach-JFK Airport, Broad Channel, and the Rockaway Peninsula, take free shuttle buses, which will run on two routes:Q97, nonstop between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.Q109, between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Beach 67 St, stopping at Broad Channel and Beach 90 St.
- Q97, nonstop between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.
- Q109, between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Beach 67 St, stopping at Broad Channel and Beach 90 St.
- Trains will run between Inwood-207 St and Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd or Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
- Rockaway Park Shuttle trains will run between Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St and Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue
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