Archive for July, 2008
Service Diversions Updated 07/18 (Revised)
The service diversions have been updated with the latest scheduled diversions for the coming weekend & following week. The scheduled diversions for the train has been posted. xoxo Transit Blogger
MTA Arts For Transit Honored In Brooklyn
The MTA has just issued a press release highlighting an award received as part of its Arts For Transit Program. Here are the details: Artwork in a Canarsie subway station received an Award at the 8th Annual Building Brooklyn Awards presentation, recently announced by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. The Awards are based on completed […]
Upcoming 1 Train Service Suspension
Normally the MTA does not issue a standalone press release for a service diversion or suspension. So when they do, it must be considered major & that it is. This upcoming weekend, service will be suspended in both directions between the 137th Street & 215th Street stations. Here are the complete details: MTA NYC Transit […]
MTA Cutting Its Budget By $61M
The MTA is in a major hole financially. This is not news to any of us who keep tabs with all the happenings in & around the MTA. In keeping with the bad financial news theme comes a report about the MTA’s New York City Transit division cutting its budget by $61 million dollars. This […]
LIRR Third Rail Project Battle
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has many projects that are important to its operations. While many would say the East Side Access project is the most important, I will respectfully disagree. I feel the most important project for the Long Island Rail Road is the creation of a third track on the main line. […]
