which sections of the subway are disrupted?
Dec 8th, 2001, 02:59 PM
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The subways are a little messy these days, yes due to 9/11 but also due to maintenance work being done on the Manhattan Bridge, which affects a buntch of lines.
The easiest to list is the Westside IRT, or 3 lines; they suspended the #9, and now the #3 is the only express, except it only goes to 14th st...best bet if you take that line is just to always take the # 1 ; it stops at all the stops, although in the Financial district, it replaces the #2...
like I said VERY confusing & don't get me started on the 6th ave line...
the D has changed, the E, F, B, N, R ..and there are several new trains, the V, Grand St Shuttle, and one other one.
NOT worth plotting before your trip; all previous maps are kinda usesless, in fact, the MTA is now printing a MONTHLY 1 page map, because of the changes. If you must, checkout the MTA's website for the most complete info,but it WILL be cofusing.
Best advice; ASK for help!
The easiest to list is the Westside IRT, or 3 lines; they suspended the #9, and now the #3 is the only express, except it only goes to 14th st...best bet if you take that line is just to always take the # 1 ; it stops at all the stops, although in the Financial district, it replaces the #2...
like I said VERY confusing & don't get me started on the 6th ave line...
the D has changed, the E, F, B, N, R ..and there are several new trains, the V, Grand St Shuttle, and one other one.
NOT worth plotting before your trip; all previous maps are kinda usesless, in fact, the MTA is now printing a MONTHLY 1 page map, because of the changes. If you must, checkout the MTA's website for the most complete info,but it WILL be cofusing.
Best advice; ASK for help!
Dec 8th, 2001, 03:03 PM
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Just some additional info:
The Eastside IRT is relatively unchanged; don't forget to get a metrocard, either the $4 daily pass or the weekly pass, depending on how long you are here. The best thing is they allow UNLIMITED rides, AND TRANSFERS between subways & buses.
Even with all the changes & confusion, it's STILL the best way to get around Manhattan during the day
The Eastside IRT is relatively unchanged; don't forget to get a metrocard, either the $4 daily pass or the weekly pass, depending on how long you are here. The best thing is they allow UNLIMITED rides, AND TRANSFERS between subways & buses.
Even with all the changes & confusion, it's STILL the best way to get around Manhattan during the day
Dec 8th, 2001, 05:00 PM
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The #1 and #9 used to go to South Ferry.
The #1 now goes to Brooklyn and the #9 has been suspended. Cortland Street, Rector and South Ferry stations which were serviced by the #1 and #9 are closed and will remain closed for a long time.
Cortland St. station was under the WTC.
Indicate wbere you will be staying and where you will want to go and instructions will be provided.
The #1 now goes to Brooklyn and the #9 has been suspended. Cortland Street, Rector and South Ferry stations which were serviced by the #1 and #9 are closed and will remain closed for a long time.
Cortland St. station was under the WTC.
Indicate wbere you will be staying and where you will want to go and instructions will be provided.
Dec 9th, 2001, 06:07 AM
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I just took a two day class in the financial district and would advise against taking the #1 train to that area if you're traveling during morning rush. It makes an incredible number of stops because it's a local. I tried taking the 2 or 3 down - was made to change at 14th Street and then the 1 train we boarded at 14th stopped at Chambers and we had to change again! From the west side it's easier to take the A or C down and get off at Nassau Street or from the east side just get the 4 or 5 express.
