Exec. Director Weinstein steps down
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2014/02/nj_transit_executive_director_to_leave_afrer_super_bowl.html Looks like it's official... Everything from Arc Tunnel cancellation to 2 hurricanes, to leaving...
View ArticleLIRR Headway Determination
Does LIRR use a maximum load point on its train lines to determine service levels like NYCT does on its subway lines? If it does, where is the maximum load point in each direction on the weekend...
View ArticleSubway tunnel to SI: political power?
I know the idea is busted before and I'm not vouching for building it, but according to someone over at Sheepshead Bites...
View ArticleR-17 Paint Scheme History
Can someone either confirm or correct the following information. I believe the paint scheme history for the R-17's was as follows: Olive, Maroon, Red, Silver/Blue, Graffiti, White, Redbird Of...
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Disney Transport's Nova Artics
This pic is not mine and I'm posting it with permission from a user on Facebook. This bus was parked right next to his house. lol This is one of the six Nova artics, Disney has ordered. More...
View ArticleMTA to expand Wi-Fi and cell service
Queens is next for this expansion, its about time http://www.theverge.com/2014/2/19/5425928/new-york-city-2014-subway-wi-fi-expansion
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B skip-stop?
So I was re-watching vol 2 of the awesome rare annoucements video by Mr Railfan for the gazillionth time (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= ZNfGyjEaCW0) and there's an annoucement for a B skip-stop...
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2 Reroute Over the 4
So I Saw this on the Board This Evening And Found this G.O Intresting to say the least...So It seems the 2 will Switch at chambers...Then switch to the Inner loop At SF then Head Up to Wall Switch To...
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LA Metro Scores $669 Million To Finally Connect All Downtown Trains
The proposed layout of the new downtown regional connector. One of the biggest headaches involving rail lines in L.A. is having to potentially get on two different trains to get to another part of...
View ArticleHighway repairs could cause service disruptions to the 2 and 5.
The DOT is forced to reconstruct the Bronx River Parkway that goes over the E.180 Street/Unionport complex due to the severe weather damage. Expect major disruptions to 2 and 5 service as a result,...
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If You Were Chairman Of The MTA...
Thomas Pendergast has a tough job. Not only does he have to think like an hourly employee (negotiating with unions), he also has the dubious task of dealing with politics on three levels: MTA, NYC...
View ArticleIf You Were MTA Chairman...
Thomas Pendergast has a tough job. Not only does he have to think like an hourly employee (negotiating with unions), he also has the dubious task of dealing with politics on three levels: MTA, NYC...
View ArticleAbandoned Trackways near Sunnyside Yard
Throughtout the years, I've noticed some old abandoned trackways located in a parking lot in front of the shopping center that has stores such as the Stop & Shop and the Guitar Center on 48th...
View ArticleQuestions about school trippers
1. During days where there are regents, how do the school trippers there operate? What about half days, planned and unplanned? 2. In the B100 schedule it says there are school trippers, however, the...
View ArticleShattering Bus Shelter Glass
I'm wondering if this problem has been occurring outside of Queens; after each big snowstorm, I'll pass by at least 1 or 2 bus shelters with a totally shattered side glass pane. It seems like the snow...
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M60 +SelectBusService+
I thought it would be a good idea to keep all M60 SBS discussion on one thread (if there is a thread for that already, then I'm sorry). Anyways, since it's been confirmed that the projected date of...
View ArticleAmtrak Writer Residency Program
http://www.thewire.com/culture/2014/02/inside-amtraks-absolutely-awesome-plan-give-free-rides-writers/358332/ This is pretty cool...I doubt the free rides will last indefinitely, but I like this...
View ArticleSEPTA to consider late night subway service
This would only be for late Friday and Saturday nights only, this would replace the buses that operate the Owl routes on those nights... Broad Street Line and Market Frankford Line...
View ArticleThe Last of the Brooklyn Trolleys
http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2014/02/the-last-of-the-brooklyn-trolleys/
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