Archive for August, 2008
Future LIRR Service Diversions
Earlier this afternoon I received a press release from the LIRR about a major service diversion coming up this month. The diversion will have buses replace trains between Mineola & Jamaica on 5 LIRR branches due to work on the Queens Interlocking Project. Here are the complete details: Long Island Rail Road President Helena Williams […]
MTA Website Adds 9 Language Translation Services
Earlier today I received a press release talking about the MTA’s website adding translation services for 9 new languages. Here are the complete details: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that it had upgraded its website translation service, adding nine new languages to the list of 14 that were already available, and featuring a […]
MetroCard Vending Machines Fail
So earlier this week while browsing the transit blogosphere, I read on Subway Blogger how the MetroCard Vending Machine’s (MVM) ability to take electronic payments crashed. One would figure that the problem would be taken care of quickly but not so as it continued into the next day. Days after the MTA decided to issue […]
191st Street 1 Train Station Tunnel Closed
I’m sorry for not posting this sooner. MTA’s New York City Transit issued a press release to announce the temporary closure of the 191st Street 1 train station tunnel. The first closure occurred on Wednesday but two more days are scheduled. Here is the press release: New York City Department of Transportation is closing the […]
MTA Names New Capital Construction Company President
Earlier this week I received a press release from the MTA to announce the hiring of a new Capital Construction Company President. Here is that press release: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that Michael Horodniceanu had been appointed President of the MTA Capital Construction Company, effective today. Dr. Horodniceanu succeeds Mysore Nagaraja, who […]