by interface76
As a Long Islander who moved to Forest Hills a few years ago, I'd always wondered..
Why ARE the platforms at Forest Hills and Kew Gardens only built to handle four cars in both directions? It doesn't seem like space on the track sides was ever a concern, either station could easily be extended outward. It sure isn't for lack of ridership at either one, as I'd always noticed as a LI commuter. Now as someone getting on/off at FH instead, I've seen from this new perspective how crowded said cars get in each train, as well as having to make sure that you're in one of those cars as you board in your origin station. Real fun during rush hours, when everyone already boards up front as it is, out of sheer laziness. (I used to take advantage of that every time by going all the way to the back, relaxing in a seat, and hear the agitated conductors repeatedly say there's more seating in the back)
Just wondering if anyone had any insights.
Why ARE the platforms at Forest Hills and Kew Gardens only built to handle four cars in both directions? It doesn't seem like space on the track sides was ever a concern, either station could easily be extended outward. It sure isn't for lack of ridership at either one, as I'd always noticed as a LI commuter. Now as someone getting on/off at FH instead, I've seen from this new perspective how crowded said cars get in each train, as well as having to make sure that you're in one of those cars as you board in your origin station. Real fun during rush hours, when everyone already boards up front as it is, out of sheer laziness. (I used to take advantage of that every time by going all the way to the back, relaxing in a seat, and hear the agitated conductors repeatedly say there's more seating in the back)
Just wondering if anyone had any insights.