Archive for June, 2008
Emergency A Train Service Diversion
The MTA has announced an emergency service diversion since I updated the sidebar on Friday. The diversion is for Monday only & will effect train service. The diversion is as followed: All southbound trains (Lefferts Blvd. & Far Rockaway) will terminate at Euclid Avenue between 10:15 a.m. & 3:15 p.m. Shuttle buses will run in […]
LIRR Queens Interlocking Project Starts Tomorrow!
For Long Island Rail Road riders, don’t forget to find out the latest schedule changes as a major construction project starts tomorrow & will alter many train schedules. Here is the complete information courtesy of the MTA: Customer Impacts Most Rush Hour Service: Some trains will be canceled or combined. Reverse Peak customers on the […]
Most Extreme Commuter Yet
As you might recall, I have blogged about the AMNY feature “Extreme Commuter” which showcases riders who have extreme daily commutes. Today’s extreme commuter in my opinion deserves the championship belt for the most extreme commute if such a belt existed. Marlene Naanes of AMNY has brought us a new extreme commuter today & his […]
Transit Beauty Tips
I was viewing the AMNY website & noticed that one of the headlines was “Board The Beauty Train”. I automatically figured the report would contain beauty tips for those riding the subway. The genius that I am was correct & here is that report courtesy of AMNY: Squeezing zits, plucking grays, going to bed with […]
Ask Gene Conclusion
5 days ago, I wrote an entry about the New York Times City Room Blog having the Straphangers Campaign‘ lawyer & main face Gene Russianoff answer transit related questions in a 4 part series. The series has concluded & I have gone through all the questions & answers that were posted. To be honest, I […]
