What is FASTRACK?

FASTRACK is a subway maintenance, cleaning, and repair program that shuts down segments of a subway line for several hours over consecutive weeknights, allowing our employees to perform a number of critical maintenance jobs. The line shutdown approach has proven successful in that, under normal conditions in our 24/7 system, the scope and breadth of this important work would be impossible to accomplish with customers and trains moving through work areas. Thus far, since FASTRACK began in 2012, the results have had a positive impact on service with a reduction in train delays and a decrease in the number of track fires, while realizing cost efficiencies and a lower accident rate for employees.







FASTRACK tasks typically include:

• Track – remove debris and repair or replace tie blocks and running rails.

• Third Rail Operations – clean and remove debris from under and around the third rail.

• Signals – perform general maintenance on signals and switches and replace dispatcher holding lights.

• Infrastructure – repair or replace handrails, signs, and tunnel lighting. Clean track drains and repair water damage/leaks.

• Electronic Maintenance – optimize performance of closed-circuit television monitors and cameras. Inspect and test public address system equipment.

• Station Environment – perform high-intensity station cleaning and painting as well as perform elevator and escalator repair work. Clean vents and drains.

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Service Changes

No trains at stations in Manhattan



Use the to/from nearby stations

FASTRACK begins weeknights at 9:30 PM and ends 5 AM the next morning. This service change will run from

November 6 – 10 and 13 – 17 nightly, ending Friday morning. Read on for more information.

What are the travel alternatives?

Use nearby stations on the 7 Av , 6 Av , and Lexington Av .

Use between Queens and Manhattan.

Use between Brooklyn and Manhattan.

makes local stops in Brooklyn between Court St and 59 St.





makes local stops in Brooklyn between Court St and 59 St. In Queens, take instead of the .





instead of the . Key transfer points:

Queensboro Plaza

42 St-Bryant Park

42 St-Grand Central

Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr



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How will trains operate?

in Queens and Brooklyn between:

Ditmars Blvd and Queensboro Plaza only. Stillwell Av and Court St only.





between 96 St and Stillwell Av, rerouted:

Via between DeKalb Av and 47-50 Sts. (serving 14 St and 23 St late nights).

between DeKalb Av and 47-50 Sts. (serving 14 St and 23 St late nights). Via between 47-50 Sts and Lex Av/63 St.



in Brooklyn between 95 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (express between 36 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr)





in Brooklyn between 95 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (express between 36 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr) ends early

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