Proposed on October 15, 1986 but put in effect on May 24, 1987, the north terminals of the and R were swapped, taking the R along the IND Queens Boulevard Line to Forest Hills – 71st Avenue.
С 24 мая 1987 года и R поменялись своими конечными станциями, и R снова стал следовать по IND Queens Boulevard Line до Forest Hills.