It is once again that time of year when the unofficial holiday season really kicks into gear with the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. As one should expect, service in & around the area will be affected due to the ceremony. Here is the official word on what [...]
Let me apologize for not posting this sooner as I like to have it up at least a day before the diversions start. However with Thanksgiving going on, things were more extremely chaotic. Anyhow, the service diversions page has been updated with the latest information for the holiday weekend, following [...]
Sorry for not posting this sooner but here is the service schedule information for today courtesy of a press release sent to me by the MTA:
MTA New York City Transit and MTA Bus officials today announced service plans on subways and buses for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving Day holiday.
On Thanksgiving Day, [...]
Yesterday was yet another sign of the rebuild of Lower Manhattan. 8+ years after the attack on September 11th, the Cortland Street station reopened to the public, even if it was only the Queens-bound side. The MTA held a ceremony at the event which I could not attend but here [...]
As usual, the Long Island Rail Road is beefing up its schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with extra service. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me by the MTA:
Thanksgiving weekend is the official start for many to the holiday busy season and the [...]
It is that time again, the return of the Staten Island Railway’s “Get-A-Way” service. Here are the details courtesy of a press release sent to me by the MTA:
Staten Island customers looking to get a head start on their Thanksgiving celebration will be able to catch earlier afternoon express train [...]
Catching up with some news & notes sent to me by the MTA over the last few days….
Over the last few years, it has become sort of a tradition to see some form of vintage buses or subway cars in use during the holidays. The 2009 holiday season will be [...]
Let me first apologize for the lack of updates recently. I have been extremely busy working on a major music project that should be launched in the coming months. I’ve also been busy looking for a new place to live. So I have not had the time to blog as [...]
I updated the service diversions page with the latest information for this weekend & following week (beyond in some cases) on the rails. For those who will be using the LIRR’s Oyster Bay line, read up on the bridge replacement work affecting service. Lastly, I suggest printing out a [...]
Yesterday afternoon, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) sent me a reminder press release about Oyster Bay service being affected for the next 2 weekends due to bridge replacement work. Here are the complete details:
Vans will replace trains between Oyster Bay and Locust Valley on the MTA Long Island Rail [...]
One of the biggest complaints labeled against the MTA is in regards to planned service diversions. Even with the advance warning of such information from the MTA & sites such as mine, many riders continue to be uninformed while riding the system. However for the rest of this month, [...]
I updated the service diversions page with the latest information for the upcoming weekend & following week (beyond in some cases) on the rails. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the system. Have a safe & wonderful time this weekend!
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Earlier today, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) announced it will be providing extra trains in anticipation of the many Long Islanders who will be attending the New York Yankees Ticker Tape Parade. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me:
The MTA Long Island [...]
With the New York Yankees fresh off winning their 27th World Series, tons of fans will be flocking to the “Canyon of Heroes” for the Ticker Tape Parade tomorrow. MTA New York City Transit issued a press release to talk about service information for the event. Here are the details:
Fresh [...]
Newly named NYC Transit President Thomas F. Prendergast. Photo courtesy of the NY Daily News.
Last night, I wrote an entry about the shocking resignation of MTA New York City Transit President Howard H. Roberts effective December 1st. It [...]
Shortly after the NYPIRG Straphangers’ Campaign announced its 2009 award winners for the slowest & poorest bus service, MTA New York City Transit responded with a statement. Here is what they said courtesy of a press release sent to me:
Buses were introduced to New York City more than 100 [...]
It is once again that time of year when the NYPIRG Straphangers’ Campaign hands out its annual awards for the poorest bus service in New York City. The two awards given out annually are the “Pokey Award” & “Schleppie Award”. However this year is a bit different as the [...]
I just got back in after a long day of doing business. I was shocked when I opened my inbox & saw a statement sent to me by the MTA talking about the resignation of NYC Transit President Howard Roberts. Lets first take a look at the statement I received:
“Earlier [...]
Renovated Men’s Room inside the LIRR portion of Penn Station.
If you have been in or around the main waiting area in the LIRR’s part of Penn Station, you would have noticed some renovations going on. The renovations which started last summer were [...]
Just a short time ago, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) announced via press release that it would run 2 extra trains Sunday morning for those out & about Halloween night. Here are the details from the release I received:
“Time waits for no one” is of particular significance this coming [...]
I updated the service diversions page with the latest information for what will be another chaotic weekend & upcoming week (beyond in some cases) on the rails. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the system. Have a safe & wonderful time as [...]
In what will come as a surprise to no regular subway rider, 25% of weekday trains are either late or don’t make all planned stops. The numbers rise to 50% when focusing on weekend trains. The unsurprising data comes from a report released by MTA NYC Transit yesterday. Pete Donohue [...]
Back in June, MTA New York City Transit ran a pilot program which saw the creation of Brooklyn-bound A.M. express service on the in the Bronx. The program which lasted for 3 weeks will be lasting more than double that this go around as [...]
Back in May, the Long Island Rail Road announced the beginning of a renovations to the parking lot at the Ronkonkoma station. A few days ago, the agency sent me a press release highlighting the creation of 110 new parking spots due to part of the project being completed. [...]
Tomorrow will be a hectic day for commuters as service delays & detours will affect both bus & subway service in Manhattan due to a visit from President Obama. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me by the MTA:
President Barack Obama is scheduled to [...]
At 9:20 AM, a Brooklyn-bound train derailed at the Park Place station. Due to this derailment, a service advisory is in place. Here are the details courtesy of a press release sent to me a short time ago by the MTA:
At 9:20 a.m., a Brooklyn-bound [...]
I updated the service diversions page with the latest information for what will be another chaotic weekend & upcoming week (beyond in some cases) on the rails. Also lets not forget about the National Grid remediation work that is affecting LIRR service on the Montauk brach. I also suggest [...]
Last month, I shared a press release from the Long Island Rail Road which talked about how service would be affected on the Montauk Branch due to National Grid remediation work around the Bay Shore station. Earlier today, the agency sent out a reminder release about the work scheduled [...]
This upcoming Saturday, early morning service on the LIRR’s Port Washington branch will be affected due to rail inspections by the Sperry Rail Car. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me by the LIRR:
The MTA Long Island Rail Road will provide bus service in [...]
The new luggage racks that will be on 7 NYCT bus routes serving NYC airports.
Earlier today, MTA New York City Transit launched a test pilot program to install luggage racks on seven bus routes that serve the two New York City airports. Here are the complete [...]
Earlier today, MTA New York City Transit announced the completion of a comprehensive study of the . Here are the details of the study courtesy of a press release sent to me by MTA NYC Transit:
With an eye toward improving service along the second longest line [...]
Earlier today, the MTA announced it received a $2 million federal grant for the installation of centrally controlled 3rd rail heaters. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me by the MTA:
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced today it has received $2 million in American [...]
I apologize for the lack of updates recently but I have been & continue to be under the weather. I am starting to feel better so I will try & catch up by the end of the weekend. Lets start with the announcement that ADA work has begun at the [...]
I updated the service diversions page with the latest information for what will be a chaotic weekend & upcoming week (beyond in some cases). Don’t forget to check in for any changes to the page. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the [...]
I updated the service diversions page with the latest information for the weekend & upcoming week (beyond in some cases). Don’t forget to check in for any changes to the page. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the system. Have a safe [...]
Starting October 6th & including the 8th & 9th, buses will replace some Monatuk branch trains due to rail inspections. Here are the details courtesy of a press release sent to be by the Long Island Rail Road:
The MTA Long Island Rail Road will provide bus service in place of [...]
Yesterday, the TWU fought back against the MTA’s attempts to backtrack their way out of 11% raises awarded by an arbitration panel. Their method of choice was a protest in & around the MTA Headquarters in midtown. Shari Logan & Tom Namako of the New York Post have more in [...]
I was in my kitchen the other night & had the Fox 5 news on while I was in the kitchen. I was cleaning up when a subway story caught my attention. The story was about how the Seneca Avenue station on the M was the dirtiest station in disrepair [...]
I was browsing the New York Daily News website & noticed I miss out on a story regarding an unfortunate accident in Queens. As expected when one hears or reads accident in Queens, they probably think it happened on Queens Blvd. If so, your instincts were spot on as a [...]
I updated the service diversions page with the latest information for the weekend & upcoming week (beyond in some cases). Don’t forget to check in for any changes to the page. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the system. Have a safe [...]
The latest shot in the raise battle between the MTA & Transport Workers Union Local 100 was fired earlier today when hundreds of union members protested in the streets of midtown. Pete Donohue of the New York Daily News has more in this report:
In a scene reminiscent of the tumultuous [...]
Later today, the MTA Board is expected to approve a funding request for a communications project that will help riders reach transit personnel in case of an emergency. The communications project calls for intercoms to be installed on subway platforms. The first set of stations to have these intercoms installed [...]
Last month, one of the major topics in the world of local transportation, was the battle between the MTA & TWU. The latest round in the long standing feud focused on the MTA’s desire to have the 11% raises awarded to TWU Local 100 members, by an arbitration panel, [...]
I updated the service diversions page with the latest information for the weekend & upcoming week (beyond in some cases). Don’t forget to check in for any changes to the page. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the system. Have a safe [...]
During the weekend of October 24th & 25th, service on 6 LIRR branches will be affected by work on the Valley Interlocking Signal Cutover Project. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me by the LIRR:
Train service on five MTA Long Island Rail Road South [...]
During the weekend of October 17th & 18th, service on the Montauk Branch will be affected by National Grid Soil Remediation work in Bay Shore. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me by the Long Island Rail Road:
MTA Long Island Rail Road train service [...]
This weekend, the Great Irish Fair will be taking place at the Coney Island KeySpan Park Parking Lot on Surf Avenue at West 17th. MTA NYC Transit sent out a press release to talk about why you should take mass transit to reach the event:
Plenty of Irish eyes will be [...]
Starting this Monday & lasting through October 2nd, some bus service will be affected due to the United Nations General Assembly. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me:
Due to the United Nations General Assembly meeting scheduled from September 21 through October 2, 2009, many [...]
Now it is time to catch up on a few press releases sent to me by the MTA this week. The Long Island Rail Road has delivered two retired locomotives to the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum. Here are the complete details:
MTA Long Island Rail Road officially transferred two retired LIRR [...]
Just a short time ago, MTA New York City Transit announced the train will have Manhattan-bound local & express service after the conclusion of the U.S. Open ceremony. Because of this, all Queens-bound express service will be immediately switched to local service. Here are the [...]
Just a short time ago, the Long Island Rail Road announced it will be running eight extra trains on the eve of Rosh Hashanah. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release they sent to me:
The MTA Long Island Rail Road is offering eight additional eastbound trains from [...]
Last night, I updated the service diversions page with the latest information for the weekend & upcoming week (beyond in some cases). Don’t forget to check in for any changes to the page. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the system. Have [...]
I forgot to post a press release sent to me yesterday afternoon which was in addition to an earlier 9/11 bus detour press release. The information had to due with the M11 being rerouted due to a 9/11 Court Officers ceremony. Here are the complete details courtesy of a [...]
Sol LeWitt Art at the 59th St-Columbus Circle subway station. Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Rob Wilson.
A few days ago, the MTA announced the completion of the Sol LeWitt art installation at the 59th Street-Columbus Circle subway station. Here are [...]
In continuation with transit news related to the start of the 2009 Fall Championship Meet at Belmont Park, MTA NYC Transit announces that the Q2 & Q110 will once again directly serve Belmont Park. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me by NYC [...]
With the 2009 Fall Championship Meet starting today at Belmont Park on Friday, the Long Island Rail Road announces it will once again run its “Belmont Special”. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me by the Long Island Rail Road:
The 2009 fall racing season [...]
Earlier this week, MTA New York City Transit officially launched the Bx36 Limited. The new service on the Bx36 was put in place to help save long distance customers up to 8 minutes or 10% travel time. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me [...]
I apologize for the lack of posts the last couple of days. The site was undergoing some changes due to a server move. Anyhow lets get back on track by starting with the bus detours that will be in place due to tomorrow’s 9/11 Memorial. Here are the complete details [...]
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[...]The MTA has & will always be called many different things whether it be incompetent, thieves, etc… However you can add a new word to the list, deadbeat. This is according to Dr. Michael Hearns who says the MTA has stiffed him out of more than $600,000 in claims he [...]
A few months ago, a big topic was the alleged abuse of overtime which was costing the MTA millions. Fast forward to the present & yet another part of the agency is alleged to be draining millions in overtime. The agency in question is the MTA Police. According to a [...]
Earlier this morning, I updated the service diversions page with the latest information for this weekend & next week. One of the diversions I listed involved the temporary closure of three Queens-bound platforms in the Rockaways. The closure is part of a 5 month station rehabilitation project. Here are [...]
If you have ever taken a ride on the NYC Subway, this scenario has played out. You are trying to get to your destination as quickly as possible yet the ride is littered with delays due to one person after another holding the door. The angry glances & stares do [...]
I have just updated the service diversions page with the latest information for the weekend & upcoming week (beyond in some cases). Don’t forget to check in for any changes to the page. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the system. Please [...]
I apologize for this oversight but a few days ago, MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) sent out a press release to announce new timetables would start on September 8th. The new timetables include changes made due to upcoming construction & track projects. Here are the complete details:
New MTA Long [...]
Starting September 14th, & including the 15th & 19th, LIRR service on the Ronkonkoma Line will be affected due to rail inspections. Here are the complete details just released by the LIRR just minutes ago via an e-mailed press release:
The MTA Long Island Rail Road will provide bus service in [...]
For any of my readers who ride or plan to ride the M96, please be aware of the following. MTA New York City Transit has extended the line’s loop privileges. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent out a short time ago:
Due to construction activity related [...]
Just a few minutes ago, MTA New York City Transit e-mailed a press release to highlight the permanent changes in service on the S79 in Bay Ridge. Here are the complete details:
In order to reduce congestion at the 86th Street-4th Avenue R station, effective September 6, 2009, MTA NYC Transit [...]
Just a short time ago, MTA Long Island Railroad (LIRR) announced it will run extra trains for the start of the upcoming Labor Day Weekend. Here are the complete details courtesy of the press release sent out:
The MTA Long Island Rail Road will be providing additional service for customers getting [...]
Just a short time ago, MTA New York City Transit sent out a press release via e-mail to talk about plans for train service to & from the 2009 U.S. Open. Here are the complete details:
The fastest and most convenient way to and from the [...]
I apologize for not getting this up last night. I ran into some server issues which I will continue to address. Anyhow, I wanted to post a quick notice which MTA New York City Transit sent out to a number of last night. The notice was about the reopening of [...]
Late last month, some troubling allegations were directed towards a motorman & conductor on the . The two employees allegedly allowed a child into their respective cabs. After an investigation, the two have been disciplined via an arbitrator’s decision. Here are the complete details courtesy of [...]
Tomorrow afternoon, Spike Lee will be hosting a special celebration honoring the birthday of the recently deceased “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. In light of this event, MTA New York City Transit has issued a service advisory:
On Saturday, August 29 from 12 noon to 5 p.m., Prospect Park’s Nethermead Field [...]
I have just updated the service diversions page with the latest information for the weekend & upcoming week (beyond in some cases). Don’t forget to check in for any changes to the page. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the system. Have [...]
In the service diversions which you can see in its entirety by clicking here, you will notice that 1 train service between 137th & Dyckman Streets is suspended. The suspension is of course due to the brick facade collapse at the 181st Street station as well as work [...]
The drama between the MTA & Transport Workers Union Local 100 (TWU Local 100) continues as in a move that comes as no surprise, the MTA is asking a judge to toss the 11% raises awarded to union members by an arbitration panel. I first noted the agency was considering [...]
The “DesignLine” is a turbine powered bus being tested by MTA New York City Transit. Photo courtesy of MTA New York City Transit.
Even during these trying financial times, the MTA is continuing their initiative to upgrading their system especially in terms of evaluating new fleet for [...]
As you know by now, an arbitration panel awarded transit workers (specifically TWU Local 100 members) an 11% raise over three years. Shortly thereafter, the MTA due to poor planning on their part complains about the decision & considers challenging the ruling. While they continue to look into [...]
Late yesterday afternoon, I received word via press release that Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service on the Oyster Bay Branch will be affected by a scheduled triathlon this Sunday. Here are the complete details:
MTA Long Island Rail Road Oyster Bay Branch service between Locust Valley and Oyster Bay will [...]
If you are one of the many who count on my “Service Diversions” page for the latest scheduled diversions or happened to ride the 5 today, you would have noticed how express service in the Bronx was not running. Earlier today I received information from MTA New York City [...]
Just a little after midnight, I received word from MTA NYC Transit that train service would resume at 5AM, a week after the brick facade collapse at 181st Street. While service will resume, the 181st Street station itself will remain closed until further notice [...]
In what boils down to a common sense move considering the unfortunate events that unfolded at the 181st Street station, MTA New York City Transit will inspect the 168th Street station due to it having a similar ceiling structure as its neighbor station to [...]
Earlier this morning, I posted the latest scheduled service diversions for the upcoming weekend & following week. A couple of the scheduled diversions called for the bypassing of some Harlem stations on the due to rail repairs.
However earlier this afternoon, I was notified by [...]
I have just updated the service diversions page with the latest information for the weekend & upcoming week (beyond in some cases). Don’t forget to check in for any changes to the page. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the system. Have [...]
A nice size majority exists that are dead set against the raises recently awarded to transit workers by an arbitration panel. One of the leaders of that majority is Mayor Bloomberg who has been quite critical of the raises especially during the current economic times. However outgoing Transport Workers Union [...]
When accidents such as the one that occurred Sunday night at the 181st Street station on the 1 happen, the media usually focuses on the problem & looks to see if it is present elsewhere. So the piece in today’s New York Post comes as no surprise as they [...]
If you were to open up a dictionary & look up the word hypocritical, a huge picture of Mayor Bloomberg would be right next to word. The latest display comes from his decision to blast the MTA for failing to adequately fund the expansion of the system while keeping the [...]
Two stories have dominated the coverage on this blog & others like it over the last few days. The two stories in question are the state of the 181st Street station after the collapse of a brick facade & the fallout of the awarded raises to TWU Local [...]
Just a short time ago I was in my kitchen cleaning up when I heard a Fox5 News @ 10 story about to start in regards to a rowdy Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train. I stopped what I was doing to watch the report & found it to be [...]
Early this morning, a report in the New York Daily News broke the story that the powerful law firm of Proskauer Rose abruptly quit the MTA. Pete Donohue has more in this report:
A powerhouse law firm that has represented the MTA in labor negotiations for two decades abruptly quit after [...]
Current state of the 181st Street station after brick facade collapse. Photo courtesy of MTA NYC Transit.
Late last night, I shared the latest update on the latest condition of the 181st Street station on the along with [...]
Late Sunday night, a collapse of the brick facade from the ceiling above the tracks at the 181st Street station on the occurred. This led to service being suspended through the area & forcing the line to run in two sections. Within the last 10-15 [...]
I urge any of my readers to please wake me up when the children go to bed. The children I am referring to are the MTA bigwigs who, like a child who lost a game, want a do over in regards to the recent arbitration panel’s decision to award [...]
Just about two months ago, I talked about a story in the New York Daily News which highlighted how the MTA was frustrating some Long Island City residents. The source of the frustration was from an exhaust fan that the MTA was part of the replacement of rails in [...]
In 5 days, some severely underused LIRR ticket offices will be closed. Starting on that day & lasting until August 25th, Passenger Services Department employees will temporarily replace the closed ticket offices by providing assistance when necessary. A press release containing full details was sent to me earlier today:
Long Island [...]
I have just updated the service diversions page with the latest information for the weekend & upcoming week (beyond in some cases). Don’t forget to check in for any changes to the page. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the system. Have [...]
The following story in today’s New York Daily News is just the type of piece that will have the masses screaming bloody murder over the raises awarded to MTA workers via an arbitration panel. The piece focuses on how interim MTA CEO/Executive Director Helena Williams can’t rule out fare [...]
Yesterday evening I continued my coverage of TWU Local 100 members winning raises via arbitration. In the last entry on the subject, I commented on how I was shocked at the lack of response from other sources besides the MTA. I spoke too soon as a few hours later, [...]
Yesterday morning I blogged about the exclusive New York Daily News report which talked about transit workers being poised for healthy raises. The report was enough to spark a response from Mayor Bloomberg who yesterday afternoon, warned that riders will have to foot the bill for these raises. Frank [...]
