Trainmaster5 wrote:What exactly is the status of the double track project today ? I mistakenly believed that the project was completed and that more service would be provided between Ronkonkoma and Farmingdale. That the approximately 3 hour gap westbound on weekday afternoons would be finally eliminated. I don't see any evidence of that in the new schedule. Just this afternoon a westbound train was reported being delayed because of a late eastbound train in single track territory between KO and CI.. WTH.
They are replacing the other track in between Ronkonkoma and Central Islip. Service was switched over to the new track, so instead of them utilizing Platform B, they are using Platform A.
Edward posted new photos!
-Brentwood's station building is undergoing renovations, they are cleaning up along the ROW, but several cones have been laid on the platforms. It seems that Brentwood will see new lighting installed.
-Deer Park is seeing station building renovation, portions of the platform being replaced (possibly new lights). JS had its' gantry removed, and where DK is located is now straightened out with the second track and new siding.
-Wyandanch's platforms are completed with snow-melt system, new lighting, a new station building, the old 1987 depot was razed
and I'm not sure if both platforms are in service but the Solari signs on both platforms are working. Areas surrounding the station have been cleaned up with crews removing equipment.
-Pinelawn has its' new turnabout paved where the station will have supplemented parking with an actual parking lot. Fencing and railing with lights have been installed with Solaris, but it is still a mystery with the new pedestal signal.
-At FARM the new track is connected, the FARM2 gantry will most likely be removed.
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