About 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 between 207 and 168 St
FASTRACK begins weeknights at 10 PM and ends 5 AM the next morning. This service change will
run from Nov 9 - 13 & Nov 16 - 20 nightly, ending Friday morning. Read on for more information.
How will trains operate?
service operates between Lefferts Blvd/Far Rockaway and 168 St.
What are the travel alternatives?
 Free shuttle buses operate on Broadway between 168 St and 207 St, stopping at 175 St, 181 St, 190 St, and Dyckman St.- For service to/from stations at 207 St and Dyckman St, use nearby
 stations instead.
- For service to/from stations at 190 St, 181 St, and 175 St, use the or take M4 buses instead.
- Transfer between and trains or M4 buses at 168 St station.
- local service at
 stations begins early.
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