Archive for May, 2011
New Bus Fleet Disappoints
I am all for the MTA upgrading their equipment to help cut costs & improve the rides for their commuters. However sometimes, the wrong choices are made regardless of what benefits they provide. A great example of this is the new Nova Diesel Standards which started to hit the streets this month. The buses have […]
Retired LIRR Worker Pads Salary With OT
Overtime abuse is a huge matter of debate within transit circles as many MTA employees have taken advantage of work rules in place to help bolster their annual salary or pension due after retirement. The latest battle stems from recently retired LIRR engineer Dominick Masiello who earned over $175,000 last year in overtime & perks […]
Service Diversions 05-12-11
I have just updated the Service Diversions 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. The next update will be at […]
LIRR Continues To Run Reduced PM Rush Service
As has been par for the course the last few days, the Long Island Rail Road continues to operate reduced PM rush hour service due to Sunday’s Amtrak derailment in the East River Tunnel. Here are the details courtesy of a press release: Amtrak crews are continuing around the clock repair work from Sunday’s Amtrak […]
LIRR AM Rush Info 05-10-11
As I mentioned earlier, the LIRR expects the Amtrak derailment to impact service until at least Wednesday. Earlier tonight, they released service info for tomorrow morning’s rush commute via a press release: As repair work continues from Sunday’s Amtrak derailment in one of the East River tunnels, the MTA Long Island Rail Road will again […]
