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.
FASTRACK begins weeknights at 10 PM and ends 5 AM the next morning. This service change will run for one week from May 2 to May 6 nightly, ending Friday morning. Read on for more information.
No 
trains between Flatbush Av and Franklin Av
Free shuttle buses provide alternate service
service ends earlier in Brooklyn-Take the or 
instead
service operates between 241 St and the Utica Av station, the last stop
Travel alternatives:
- For service between Franklin Av and Flatbush Av, take free shuttle buses.
- Transfer between free shuttle buses and service at the Franklin Av station.
- trains make all station stops between Chambers St and Utica Av.
- trains make all station stops between Nevins St and New Lots Av. Service to New Lots Av starts early.
- Transfer between and trains at Utica Av.
- Consider using
service to/from nearby stations.