MTA G train subway service may shut down summer weekends, angering Brooklyn residents
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MTA G train subway service may shut down summer weekends, angering Brooklyn residents
""The G train is the lifeline for our community," Councilmember Lincoln Restler stated, highlighting the train's essential role in connecting residents to the outside world."
""It turns out that tunnel under Newtown Creek between Greenpoint and Long Island City needs a lot more work than was originally thought," said MTA chairman Janno Lieber, explaining the need for additional weekend shutdowns."
""This is the reality of the generations of neglect of the MTA's core infrastructure," Lieber added, underscoring the challenges faced by the transit agency."
""The possibility of another set of G train outages evokes frustration after two years of service suspensions," reflecting the community's concerns over ongoing disruptions."
Greenpoint residents and officials expressed strong opposition to the MTA's proposal to suspend G train service for nine weekends during the summer. Councilmember Lincoln Restler emphasized the train's critical role in the community. The MTA plans to shut down service between specific stations for maintenance due to water leaks in the Greenpoint Tube. Although the MTA has not finalized the outage dates, officials stress the necessity of the work due to longstanding infrastructure issues. Residents are frustrated after previous service suspensions for upgrades.
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