PATH World Trade Center
Why does the WTC Path station have 3 platforms(1 unused)? And why does the WTC-NWK use only one track while WTC-HOB used two tracks??
View ArticleU.S. Government now requires seatbelts on coach buses
not sure if this will affect MTA express buses as well as NJT http://www.nbcnews.com/travel/seat-belts-will-be-required-large-buses-2D11624341 in fact, this made this tonight's top story on NBC...
View ArticleTransit Bill Clears Roadblock for SEPTA
As you know, SEPTA had a big deficit, and would cut bus service and train service down, affecting many communities. However......
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1987 Service Pattern/Duplicate Letter Use
I recently took a look at the 1987 subway map and I wanted to talk about it in the hopes someone could offer insight. Things of note were 5 Broadway services as was compelled by the North Side...
View ArticleIn October, a Day for the New York City Subway’s Ridership Record Book - NY...
By MATT FLEGENHEIMER Published: November 20, 2013 The weather was mild on the subway system’s perfect day — clear skies to coax New Yorkers outdoors, paired with a breeze that discouraged long walks....
View ArticleJune 29, 2008 Bx12 +SelectBus Service Bus Timestable
File Name: June 29, 2008 Bx12 +SelectBus Service Bus Timestable File Submitter: Harry File Submitted: 21 Nov 2013 File Category: Transit Manuals, Guides, Brochures & Timestables June 29, 2008...
View ArticleNew York City Transit The Vintage Bus Fleet
File Name: New York City Transit The Vintage Bus Fleet File Submitter: Harry File Submitted: 21 Nov 2013 File Category: Transit Manuals, Guides, Brochures & Timestables New York City Transit...
View ArticleDisturbing ride on the QM5 tonight
I had a very unusual experience on the manhattan-bound QM5 this evening. As the bus approaches my stop, it gets caught at a red light. I notice that the bus seems to turn off entirely and turn back on...
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All Union Members Support Boston School Bus Driver Strike Against Veolia
Boston School Bus Drivers need new strategy to fight Veolia Transportation. Boston school bus drivers need new strategy to fight company attacks By Socialist Equality Party 15 November 2013...
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My Transit Journey with R-188 (7), B44 SBS and n22 Bus (Thurs 21st)
First, I caught R-188 on front car of Times Sq-bound Local departed Junction Blvd at 12:11, got off at Times Sq-42nd St at 12:42. Total time on Subway via R188: 31 minutes. Next, I rush to get...
View ArticleB26 to East New York?
So I was talking to a B/O on the Q24 asking him about MTA internships & jobs and I brought up working for the ENY depot & somewhere in the convo he tells me that the B26 might get re-routed to...
View ArticleReverse tracking on metro north ?
I had the pleasure of takin the metro north into work this morning (friday) from williams Bridge in the bronx becuse the 5 was suspended and i just didnt want to sit on the 2 local...so i walked down...
View ArticleDetroit buses could be getting own police force
Local 4 has learned that there’s a plan in the works to put more officers on buses as part of a Detroit Department of Transportation police force. City bus drivers have been demanding more security....
View ArticleBus terminal problems at 4th Av & 86th St Brooklyn.
I recently read in both the local newspapers on the website that there are bus problems when it comes to terminating buses at 4th Av and 86th St in Brooklyn. Well I do have a solution to the...
View ArticleWhy are switches so hard to "throw"?
I Just wanna kno what goes into the "throwing" of switches? This obviously is a question for tower operators and such But from what ive read its pretty much "the less switches the better" kind of...
View ArticleWhy do trains have to be fumigated
Simple question, at the last stop train gets fumigated even when going back in service, why?
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Mechanics of Subway Cars
I noticed that every new subway car that has came in after the R142s have Kawasaki built trucks like on the R142A, R143, R160, R188 like this (wouldn't be surprised if the R179s had the same) But the...
View ArticleFlashing Red lights at Track level
I saw on the local tracks at Chambers Street flashing red lights in between the running rails.What is their purpose?
View Article2002 Guide to Weekend Travel during Construction in Lower Manhattan
http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/index.php?app=downloads&module=display§ion=screenshot&id=102File Name: 2002 Guide to Weekend Travel during Construction in Lower ManhattanFile...
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Subway in London Plans to Run 24 Hours - NY Times
The London Underground, which is celebrating its 150-year anniversary, plans to start 24-hour service on Friday and Saturday nights in 2015. By KATRIN BENNHOLD Published: November 21, 2013 LONDON —...
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