Archive for January, 2009
Service Diversions 01-09
Normally I would be updating the service diversions page today with the latest changes for the weekend & beyond. However due to the major snowstorm that is expected, just about all work for this weekend is canceled. The MTA issued a press release with the latest information: Due to the weather forecast of 3-8 inches […]
LIRR Ronkonkoma Service Changes Continue
As you know by now, a New York & Atlantic Railway freight train derailed near Deer Park yesterday. This caused the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to implement many service changes on the Ronkonoma line yesterday. The changes will continue tonight as they continue working on re-railing the 6 freight cars. Here is the latest […]
MTA & NYPA Offically Launch NYS’ First BESS System
Yesterday I posted an entry for those in the Garden City area who wanted to be witness to the unveiling of a new project between the MTA & NYPA. The special ceremony has concluded & the MTA issued a press release via e-mail just a short while ago with the details: GARDEN CITY, N.Y.—Metropolitan Transportation […]
LIRR Ronkonkoma Service Changes
Earlier today a New York & Atlantic Railway freight train derailed near Deer Park. Due to this, the Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) Ronkonkoma branch will undergo service changes for the rest of the day & into tomorrow morning prior to the A.M. rush. The LIRR sent out a media alert via e-mail a short […]
Mr. Jags Free Pass Is Over & Rightfully So!
Last June, the biggest story on this blog was the free perks scandal that rocked the MTA Board. The scandal started with MTA Board Vice Chairman David S. Mack who said he only rode the Long Island Rail Road because it was free. Let me quickly refresh you on some of his statements from last […]
