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 #270619  by StevieC48
 
MANHATTAN, NY (NYC) **TRANSIT ALERT** NYC SUBWAYS.. DUE TO ONGOING CON-ED POWER REDUCTIONS: "V&W TRAINS" SUSPENDED, "E&F TRAINS" RUNNING EVERY 10-MINS, "R TRAIN" SUSPENDED 57TH ST (MNHTN) - CONTINENTAL AVE (QNS). 07/19/06 02:36

Please can some one explain why they are reducing power. Is it to the city or just the T/A any help please.

 #270623  by arrow
 
From their website:

"Due to ongoing concerns about power supply in the Queens neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside, NYC Transit has curtailed or suspended service on several subway lines that run in those areas at this time. "

Sounds strange to me.

 #270645  by StevieC48
 
Wow thanks but I agree it is strange. Never had it happen here lol. Mabe a rolling blackout here and there.

 #270882  by jlr3266
 
We have been trying to get Con Ed to deliver some new lines to LIC for a while now. There is a noticeable increase in development (after years of just the CitiCorp building), and Con Ed is way behind in upgrading the neighborhood.