Draft:Far Rockaway Shuttle (New York City Subway)

The Far Rockaway Shuttle (S train) is a New York City Subway shuttle service that operates in the borough of Queens. It provides local service between Far Rockaway–Mott Avenue and Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn.

History
The Far Rockaway Shuttle's history dates back to the early 20th century when the Rockaway Beach Branch of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) served the area. In the 1950s, the New York City Transit Authority acquired the line and integrated it into the subway system. The shuttle service began operation as part of the IND Rockaway Line on June 28, 1956.

Termini

 * Far Rockaway–Mott Avenue
 * Euclid Avenue

Stations
The shuttle serves several stations along its route, including:
 * Far Rockaway–Mott Avenue
 * Beach 25th Street
 * Beach 36th Street
 * Beach 44th Street
 * Beach 60th Street
 * Beach 67th Street
 * Beach 90th Street
 * Broad Channel
 * Howard Beach–JFK Airport
 * Aqueduct–North Conduit Avenue
 * Aqueduct Racetrack
 * Rockaway Boulevard
 * 88th Street
 * 80th Street
 * Euclid Avenue

Operation
The Far Rockaway Shuttle operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It provides local service along its entire route, facilitating convenient transfers to the A line at Euclid Avenue for passengers traveling to other parts of Brooklyn, Manhattan, and beyond.

Rolling Stock
The shuttle primarily uses R46 cars, which are maintained at the Pitkin Yard. These trains are a common sight on the shuttle, known for their reliability and capacity to handle the ridership demand on the route.

Hurricane Sandy (2012)
The Far Rockaway Shuttle was heavily impacted by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. Severe flooding and infrastructure damage led to extensive repairs. Shuttle service was replaced by bus shuttles during the recovery period, with full service restoration by May 2013.

Summer Service
Increased ridership during the summer months due to beachgoers traveling to Rockaway Beach often leads to additional service to accommodate higher demand.

Connections
The Far Rockaway Shuttle connects with several other NYC Subway lines and transportation services, including:
 * A line at Euclid Avenue, providing service to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and other parts of Queens.
 * JFK AirTrain at Howard Beach–JFK Airport, offering a connection to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
 * Various local and express buses, including the Q22, Q35, and Q53, provide further connectivity throughout the Rockaways and other parts of Queens.

Future Developments
The MTA has proposed several improvements for the Far Rockaway Shuttle, including station upgrades, increased service frequencies, and infrastructure enhancements to improve service reliability and passenger experience.