City leaders combat potential G train weekend closures
According to a post from Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, the MTA is considering suspending service every weekend in June and December, along with select weekends in May, August and September.
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Commuters who rely on the G train could face a summer of disruptions, as officials warn of potential service cuts and frequent weekend shutdowns later this year.
According to a post from Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, the MTA is considering suspending service every weekend in June and December, along with select weekends in May, August and September.
City leaders say the scope of the outages is already raising concerns.
"They've announced 10 more weekend closures through the end of this year, which will get us to 19 weekend closures overall in 2026. That's nearly 40% of weekends without train service from Friday evening to Monday morning," said Councilmember Lincoln Restler.
For riders, the impact is already being felt. Some say their commutes have become unpredictable and frustrating, with many forced to rely on the B48 bus as an alternative.
"A lot of times it's shut down, so you have to take a different bus or a separate train that comes 15 minutes later or after. And that's very inconvenient," said commuter Tanaya Spence.
Local officials say they are now pushing back.
Councilmember Restler and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso say negotiations with the MTA are underway, with possible solutions including discounted Citi Bike and rideshare fares or scaling back the planned closures.
"We're here fighting against this closure and are hoping that what we're hearing today, where they're willing to negotiate and have a conversation, comes to fruition and is actually true," Reynoso said.
Small business owners along the line are also watching closely, worried about how fewer trains could affect foot traffic and weekend sales.
"Small business already is difficult in this city. Our biggest day is Saturday, so if customers are struggling to get here, it will definitely impact business," said coffee shop owner James Collins.
For now, the MTA says any service changes beyond April and May have not been finalized, adding that riders will be updated once plans are fully confirmed.
