4-month shutdown for A train to Rockaways begins

A train shutdown starts in the Rockaways. Here's what riders need to know.
The months-long A train shutdown in the Rockaways​ has begun, impacting more than 9,000 daily riders in Queens.
Four-month subway shutdown to Rockaways starts this week to repair lingering Sandy impacts
A major winter subway improvement project is set to begin this week, with the MTA shuttering service on the Rockaway Line for four months to address lingering damage left behind by Superstorm Sandy and strengthen infrastructure in anticipation of future storms.
What you need to know about the 17-week A train shutdown hitting Rockaway
Rockaway residents are urged to plan ahead as the A train line closure begins this Friday, impacting commutes across the area.
A-train subway repair work and partial shutdown begins in the Rockaways
During the A-train shutdown, the MTA says workers will repair damage from Superstorm Sandy. The line was damaged in 2012 by Sandy, and then was cleaned up and service restored, but it never fully recovered and remains vulnerable to future storms. The repairs also include preparing it for future extreme weather events.
Four-month subway shutdown to Far Rockaway begins Friday, affecting thousands of riders
The suspensions make way for critical repairs, with free shuttle buses and discounted LIRR tickets available to mitigate the disruption.
A Train Service to Far Rockaway Faces Four-Month Shutdown for Superstorm Sandy Repairs, Affecting 9,000 Daily Commuters
The MTA begins a four-month A train shutdown in Far Rockaway on Jan. 17 for Sandy-related repairs, impacting 9,000 riders.
Rockaways' A train to be shut down Friday; LIRR offers special fare
The Rockaway Line suffered extensive damage as a result of Superstorm Sandy, the MTA said on its website. While emergency repairs restored service seven months after the storm, the viaducts and bridge that carry trains across Broad Channel need major upgrades to protect the line from future storms.
4-month shutdown for A train to Rockaways begins: What to know
A major subway improvement project is set to begin, shutting down A trains on the Rockaway line for four months to address lingering damage left behind by Superstorm Sandy and strengthen infrastructure in anticipation of future storms.
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