Archive for April, 2011
LIRR Expects Normal AM Rush On 2 Branches
Track tie & scrap pickup from this weekend’s construction work. On Thursday afternoon, I posted information on how buses were replacing LIRR trains between Freeport & Babylon due to the completion of a signal modernization project. Earlier this afternoon, the agency announced that they expect normal morning rush hour on both the Babylon & Montauk […]
Service Diversions 04-07-11
I have just updated the Service Diversions page with the latest planned work for the upcoming weekend, next week, & beyond. As always, I suggest printing out a copy before heading to your destination. If you have an internet capable handheld device, use it to access Transit Blogger’s mobile site. A reminder to LIRR riders […]
Buses Replace Trains Bet. Freeport & Babylon
A short time ago, the MTA Long Island Rail Road announced that shuttle buses will replace trains between Freeport & Babylon due to a major signal modernization project between Amityville and Wantagh. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release I received: Buses will replace trains between Freeport and Babylon on the weekend […]
MTA Officially Starts Help Point Pilot
Last September, the MTA introduced a piece of equipment aimed at helping subway riders. The piece of equipment was a prototype for the “Help Point” communication system. The agency started a pilot program for the “Help Point” which was to be installed at 23rd Street & Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall on the Lexington Ave lines. Fast […]
Service Diversions 04-04-11
I have just updated the Service Diversions page by removing all of the weekend work that wrapped up by a minute ago. The planned work for this week & beyond in some cases has been moved to the forefront. I suggest printing out a copy before heading to your destination. If you have an internet […]
