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Re: Queens/Rockaway Super Express with Roosevelt Island and upper east side stops |
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Posted by Wallyhorse on Wed Mar 12 04:03:45 2008, in response to Re: Re-Open LIRR 'White Pot Junction, posted by trainsarefun on Sat Mar 8 12:07:07 2008. Which is why I keep saying the way to do it would be to have it stop at Roosevelt, but on a separate platform (either a new one directly below the currently used ones or the built-but-never-used upper level platform there) and then send it a bit north with perhaps a stop in a part of Queens not currently serviced, then going through a new northern tunnel with stops on Roosvelt Island and 79th Street and York-1st Avenues in what is arguably the most densely populated area in all of New York. After that, it would stop on a lower level of 72nd/2nd before the Rockaway line splits up, with half joining the T on the SAS and the other half going with the Q to Broadway. The one stop on 79th/York-1st Avenues would be the big key to making this work because as noted upthread, that one station would likely be VERY heavily used, especially by those who live east of 2nd avenue between 75th and 81st streets or so.This setup would also potentially give east side riders a relatively easy 1-2 seat ride to JFK, which would be very attractive for a lot of people who don't wish to drive and leave their car in a long-term lot, which also to me would be very important if done correctly. |
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