DONOHUE: ‘A’ train heads uptown on a downtown track — but good visibility...
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/train-heads-uptown-downtown-track-good-visibility-prevents-tragedy-article-1.1915299 Forget about trains with bedbugs. At least those trains were on the right...
View ArticleA train heads uptown on a downtown track — but good visibility prevents tragedy
Forget about trains with bedbugs. At least those trains were on the right track. A subway operator on the line recently piloted an express train uptown — on a downtown track — for several minutes...
View ArticleTripping question
How does one reset the emergency brakes after getting tripped by a signal? Do they just put the brake handle into a service position and let the reservoir refill or is it more that that?
View Article1991 Proposed Service Reductions Map
In 1991, the MTA was considering a reduction in service along Central Park West. Their proposal included eliminating the entirely and replacing it with a full-local version of the . It also called for...
View ArticleComing November 28: New Numbers and Colors (RTS- Monroe) in Rochester
When you ride RTS, we want it to be easy for you to quickly and clearly identify which routes go where. New Route Numbers We know that our current route numbering system can be confusing. (For example,...
View ArticleNJ Transit buses run late more than previously thought...
http://www.northjersey.com/news/nj-state-news/nj-transit-data-on-bus-service-confirm-worst-suspicions-1.1070833 Discuss...
View Article$4.9 Million in Enhancements Planned for Routes in All Five New York City...
New routes, extensions and stops are among the bus enhancements customers will get to use on Sunday, August 31. One example will be the M12 route on the Far West Side of Manhattan to meet a demand...
View ArticleSeptember 2014 Bus Route and Schedule Changes
Route Changes: Bx18: http://web.mta.info/nyct/service/servChanges_Bx18_aug31_14.htm M12: http://web.mta.info/nyct/service/planned_servChanges_M12.htm B13/Q8:...
View ArticleNew Fantasy Maps
Can someone try to make a new fantasy map like the one in 2012 and 2013,but with more routes and lines with different colors and make lines in places in The Bronx and Brooklyn?
View ArticlePort Authority during rush hour
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View ArticleQ-64 changing depots again?
My current regular driver, who said goodbye Friday, told us he was outbid on the new pick effective next week. I then told him I hope he gets it back on the next pick, but he said that he heard that in...
View ArticleN87/N88 Beach Service
Yesterday afternoon/evening NICE bus left busloads of people stranded for 90+ minutes at Jones Beach. I saw buses short-turning at Central Bathhouse due to immense crowds since they couldn't pick up...
View ArticleReguarding the Future of N,Q,and W after SAS
I just doing a favor.there has been much discussion about after the 2nd ave subway open regarding the N and Q and possible future of the w route.i will post the propose plan and past route information....
View ArticleAre RTS's back at West Farms Depot?
Because I saw one this morning (in service) on the Bx17 Bus. Wish I took a picture of it.
View ArticleA History of Street Signage
http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2014/09/commute-history-street-signage-part-1-3/
View ArticleBedbug scare on Brooklyn’s B44 route; bus removed from service for fumigation...
If bedbugs boarded a bus in Brooklyn on Monday morning, it appears they also exited. A bus was taken out of service after a rider spotted what were believed to be bedbugs crawling on another passenger...
View ArticleMichael J Quill depot drivers
Hey. I work for MTA (OA) and I just wanted to ask you a few questions if that's ok about Qull depot? I've only been on the job now since March 2014. Since I got called for Mabstoa, I thought I could...
View ArticleThug receives 25 years for shooting cop after farebeating on bus
Man who shot rookie cop gets 25 years, tells judge ‘F— it’ By Josh Saul September 3, 2014 | 12:50pm Rashaun Robinson was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Police Officer James Li in...
View ArticleComponent repairs in the works for the BMT 4th Avenue Line, Update on Sea...
The MTA is now looking to close a bid for a new project to perform major repairs on the BMT 4th Avenue Line in Brooklyn. Scope of work includes platform floor repair including platform edge/rubbing...
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