R Train Line Switch Replacement in Brooklyn
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Source: Railway Track and Structures
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is replacing seven switches on the R train line between 86 St and Bay Ridge-95 St in Brooklyn. The switches are at the end of their useful life, and their replacement aims to reduce delays and improve reliability. The work began on March 28, 2022, and involves service suspensions during weeknights and certain weekends with shuttle bus replacements an
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Railway Track and Structures
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Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is replacing seven switches on the R train line between 86 St and Bay Ridge-95 St in Brooklyn. The switches are at the end of their useful life, and their replacement aims to reduce delays and improve reliability. The work began on March 28, 2022, and involves service suspensions during weeknights and certain weekends with shuttle bus replacements and alternative train services. |
Original sector | Passenger Rail |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | Brooklyn |
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Source | Railway Track and Structures |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail |
Article published date | 2026-05-01 |
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