F IS FOR FASTER 70-year-old signals being replaced on Bklyn. tracks
The MTA is moving forward with signal modernization along the F subway line in Brooklyn, a project designed to give riders a faster, more efficient ride.
Workers will install a new Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) system on a section of the line between the Church Ave. and Coney Island-Stillwell Ave. stations, and add three new signal facilities at the Ditmas Ave., Bay Parkway and Avenue X stations.
The new facilities will allow personnel to respond faster and with alternative service options when there are disruptions, officials said.
“The bottom line is that a modern signaling system will allow the MTA to deliver better and more reliable service for F line train riders,” said Janno Lieber, MTA Chief Development Officer.
The $253 million project will replace 70-year-old signals along the line. An alternative service plan is already in place, with the bulk of the work being done on weekends, with the exception of major holidays.
A customized subway map has been placed on the
MTA’s website, and will be available in stations, officials said.
Starting March 20, there will be no weekend service at F stations south of Church Ave.
Weekend service at affected stations will resume in December.
In the interim, the MTA will operate two shuttle bus lines between Church Ave. and Coney Island-Stillwell Ave., one that will serve each station, and one that will run express between Church Ave. and Coney Island-Stillwell Ave.
The signal work is expected to disrupt travel to Coney Island and its famed boardwalk during its busy season, and could impact local businesses.
The Coney Island Luna Park and Deno’s Wonder Wheel open for the season the first weekend of April.