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Mess on the Broadway line Aug 23 AM
I went from Grand Central to 14th Street on the and then hopped a to Brighton Beach. I knew something was wrong when the came in on the local track. The conductor made an announcement "that due to an...
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The NYC subway in 2021
What do you think or hope the NYC subway will look like in 2021??? Rules Apply- all ideas MUST be realistic I'll start it off. 1. The train shutdown will be completed (hopefully with all stations...
View ArticleBee-Line Bus Service Changes Effective 9/5/2017
Here are the service changes effective September 5, 2017. Beside the 13, 75, and 91 service to Playland coming to an end, there are noticeable service changes planned....
View ArticleBoro Hall Mechanical Problems
Again Im trying to get a definitive answer in this mystery from you seasoned Vets. This Happened earlier this mornin at 830AM "Due to a train with mech problems at boro hall, the following is in...
View ArticleLIRR yard by Hunterspoint Av on the 7
Anyone know anything about the vintage car sets parked on the station platform in the yard - model numbers, why the newer one is out of service, etc?
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When do R160/R142 transfers update?
A scenario, to help explain my question: - You're sitting on the at Coney Island, it's a weekday evening, let's say 10:45pm. - Conductor loads the to Astoria program. - FIND shows Atlantic-Barclays...
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Rockaway Beach Branch
The Rockaway Beach Branch should be rebuilt and converted into subway, here's a petition if anyone wants to...
View ArticleNYPD: Teen biker busted for swerving in front of MTA bus
NYPD: Teen biker busted for swerving in front of MTA bus 132 Updated on August 24, 2017 at 4:25 PM Posted on August 23, 2017 at 6:28 PM 4 Gallery: Bikers disrupt traffic on South Shore...
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ImproveNYCsubway Version 2.0
Thought I make a new version of this thread because the old one didn't go as planned so here's version 2 of ImproveNYCsubway. Here is a topic that focuses on only Improving service and reliability for...
View ArticleThe Local-Express Theory
Hey guys! I took a really...really long hiatus from the forums, but now I'm back. I created this topic for a short-term Change The World project (it's a long story. Message me if you're still curious)...
View ArticleIf Queens needs another trunkline...
Where would you route it? Is it on one street (ie Metropolitan Av); is it on multiple streets? Is it east-west, crosstown? Where does it run in Manhattan? Etc. (Been looking at maps of the Second...
View ArticlePeter Pan and Greyhound ending partnership in September
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield-based Peter Pan Bus Lines will be ending its long relationship with national bus carrier Greyhound next month. Peter Pan announced on its website that their...
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Academy ending Atlantic City bus service from NYC/Cheesequake effective Sept 10
AcademyBusAC by DJ MFS, on Flickr Not too much of a surprise there, still have Greyhound and the NJT 319
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Metro-North workers could strike if union doesn't resolve contract dispute
Metro-North workers could strike if union doesn't resolve contract dispute By Alexa Friedman Monday, August 28, 2017 10:13PM NEW YORK (WABC) -- Thousands of Metro-North workers are being asked to...
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MTA driver critically injured while trying to stop bus from rolling backward...
MTA driver critically injured while trying to stop bus from rolling backward in Queens A city bus driver trying to stop his bus from rolling backward into a cemetery sustained...
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MTA says Maspeth doesn’t need an express bus line despite lawmaker’s urging
Photo: Wikipedia Commons Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley's request to bring an express bus to Maspeth was shot down by the MTA. Taking public transportation around Maspeth can be difficult, time...
View ArticleBombardier banned from NYCT subway contracts
http://montrealgazette.com/business/local-business/bombardier-shut-out-of-n-y-subway-contract-because-of-poor-performance-report
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City Workers on Track to Set a Record for Being Late to Work Due to Train Delays
Transit woes cost city 17k hours in lost worker time through 2017 Seemingly constant delays have plagued the city’s aging mass transit system through 2017. (RICHARD HARBUS/FOR NEW YORK DAILY NEWS)...
View ArticleMTA Events
Does anybody knows where and how can I find out about events that the MTA have like getting a tour of the subways yards ? I have too little brothers that love trains and I would like for them to...
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Some Q37s won't serve Aqueduct due to low ridership; relabeled Q37B
These were seen at the Q37's terminal in Kew Gardens. IMG_9414 by Union Turnpike, on FlickrIMG_9413 by Union Turnpike, on Flickr
View ArticleThoughts on Subway Proposals
This should probably be in the off-topic section. However, as it pertains mainly to the subway section, I'll post this here. If necessary, I'll move it to the relevant section. It has been brought to...
View ArticleQV BUS 8017
Queens Village Bus 8017 is finally fixed and back on the road after about 5 years! It was on the Q27 a little while ago... Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app
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September 3, 2017 Bus Service Changes
I am piling a list of notable service changes. I will not post all the changes at once though. For now, here are notable service changes for Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan buses. The Bronx Spoiler...
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Expanded Tappan ZEExpress Bus Service
This went into effect August 6th. Saturday service was expanded, and Sunday Service was launched for the very first time....
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New Real-time Arrival Clocks on Subway’s Lettered Lines Frustrate Riders
As MTA installs real-time arrival clocks on subway’s lettered lines, riders see countdown to frustration Architect Alejandro Barrero, of Brooklyn, was "absolutely confused" in the...
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New Subway Train Prototype Up But Hidden at Hudson Yards Station
New subway train prototype up but hidden at Hudson Yards station The MTA created a mock-up of a new subway car with an open gangway design and no doors between cars. (DAN...
View ArticleHelp With Map Creation
So I need to make a map for a project I'm working on showing the Bronx bus routes. Is there a way to download the Geocodes showing the locations of the Bronx bus stops from BusTime (and show the routes...
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Cuomo Climbs Down Onto Filthy Subway Tracks With A Vacuum, Doubles Fines For...
Macho Cuomo Climbs Down Onto Filthy Subway Tracks With A Vacuum, Doubles Fines For Littering BY DAVID COLON IN NEWS ON SEP 7, 2017 2:48 PM FULLSCREEN The governor, collecting all of your...
View ArticleNew Subway Pilot: Standing-Room-Only cars
The MTA is in the process of developing a pilot program that will outfit Subway trains with Standing-Room-Only cars. The SRO cars are part of a pilot to develope and implement new ways to move more...
View ArticleNorth Newark To Penn Station Route Discussion
I Realize That The Northern Side Of Newark Besides The 72 Has No Route To Newark Penn At All. So I Made The Mt Prospect Av Route This Route Runs From Big Tree Garage To Penn Station Via Mt Prospect Av...
View ArticleVegan Car Free Day Long Island Challenge 9/22 BusFanning NICE/SCT/HART
On Friday, September 22nd, on Long Island's 5th Annual Car Free Day, I will only depend on vegan food during this trip via train and bus only. If anyone want to join in between, you're welcome.1. 5:25...
View ArticleMTA Wants MetroCard Replacement in Use by Next Year
Subway tokens were done away with 14 years ago. And the ubiquitous MetroCard, modern when swipes started in 1993, is on its way out. The MTA says a replacement to the MetroCard will hopefully be in...
View ArticleHappy anniversary to the R32s!
Happy 53rd anniversary to the R32s! Post your favorite R32 pics here to celebrate! TOO STRONG!
View ArticleGreyhound restarting service from GWB Bus Station in NYC
Coinciding with the pool split on Wed. September 27th, Greyhound is re-launching service from the GWB Bus Station with service to Boston, Hartford, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC. Service...
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Subway What if? Worst case Scenario edition
If a "worst case scenario" event happened such as a catergory 5 hurricane that caused us to rebuild our subway system, how would rebuild it, (now i highly doubt that we'll fall into any events such as...
View ArticleNYC Area Bus/Train Schedules/Maps: How and Where to Find Them
I am aware that many of us here utilize paper schedules as a supplement to the virtual transit data provided by our operators, and perhaps even collect them. As such, I have compiled a list of the...
View ArticleMore Money alone won't cure frequency and reliability problems
Read the third letter https://www.brooklyndaily.com/stories/2017/36/bd-letters-2017-09-08-bk-.html
View ArticleSeptember 11, 2001
9/11 (as we all know) is a VERY serious day in America because that's the day where the AL Quaeda tried to take us down (but thankfully failed to do so). So let's tribute to those who's lives were lost...
View ArticleM86 to MJQ & M31 to MCH Depots.
Suggestion, why not sent the M86 to MJQ so all the SBS articulated buses are assigned there & the M31 to MCH where there is room for about 30 buses since the depot handles 150 buses.
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Proterra Secures Three-year Lease Program with New York MTA
Demonstrating the combined economic, environmental and performance benefits of deploying a zero-emission, all-electric bus service to support New York City's climate and transportation goals Sep 12,...
View ArticlePittsburgh Public Transportation Faces Cuts Under Budget
Ouch. Pretty serious if a city like Pittsburgh has no evening or weekend service:...
View ArticleOff the Rails: Rude Riders Making the Commute a Nightmare on Some Trains,...
INVESTIGATIVE Off the Rails: Rude Riders Making the Commute a Nightmare on Some Trains, Investigation Finds by Inside Edition 5:45 PM EDT, September 13, 2017 Passengers are getting fed up with...
View ArticleBus Announcement
English is not my native language and I have difficulties to get the correct contents of the announcement in NYC buses. Either it "Please access through the rear door", which sounds for me like...
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Power Failure Stops Several Trains For Hours Between Manhattan and Brooklyn: MTA
Power Failure Stops Several Trains For Hours Between Manhattan and Brooklyn: MTA Subway service was restored Sunday hours after a power failure halted service on several lines between Manhattan and...
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Nicole Malliotakis, GOP mayoral candidate, says NYC’s reserves could help...
Mayoral candidate Nicole Malliotakis said Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration has surpluses that can be used for subway maintenance on Sept. 15, 2017, at the 59th Street-Columbus Circle subway...
View ArticleNYU Students make use of MTA data to highlight NYC Bus performance
Found this looking for some research on TransitCenter. Hope this sparks a discussion on what has lately been a dead site. http://www.busstat.nyc/methodology http://www.busstat.nyc/home
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3 dead, 16 injured in bus crash in Flushing
A tour bus “flying” down a busy Queens street crashed into an MTA bus Monday, killing three people and injuring 16 others, witnesses and authorities said. The Dahlia Travel and Tours bus slammed into...
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D60HF Pictures and References
Hey Guys! Since June of 2017, I've been modelling a New Flyer D60HF 2002-2003 Galaxy bus! I've been making the bus for a simulator which is called OMSI 2 which is a bus driving and operating simulator....
View ArticleMTA will add bike racks to Bx23, Q50 buses
http://bronx.news12.com/story/36390645/mta-will-add-bike-racks-to-bx23-q50-buses MTA will add bike racks to Bx23, Q50 buses THE BRONX - The MTA announced it will add bike racks to its Bx23 and...
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(W) train question
There is one question that has been bugging me about the . Because the shares fleet with the , isn't the one line similar to the ? It says on wikipedia the is a branch of the and staffed...
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