Archive for August, 2011
MTA Shutdown Complete
Well as I sit here riding out the storm on Long Island, the MTA sent out word a little over an hour ago that they have completed their shutdown. Details courtesy of the press release I received: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has now completed the shutdown of its subway, bus and rail network, with […]
MTA Recap Of Hurricane Irene Plans
Just a short time ago, the MTA sent out a press release recapping their service plan for Hurricane Irene. Here are the details: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority reminds customers that all MTA services will begin an orderly shutdown at about 12 noon tomorrow in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Irene. These actions are consistent […]
Some MTA Fares & Tolls To Be Suspended
Literally just a few minutes ago, the MTA has sent out word that Gov. Cuomo has announced the suspension of certain fares & tolls to help facilitate evacuations. Here are the details: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that in order to facilitate the mandatory evacuation of residents living in low-lying Zone A areas and […]
Service Diversions 08-26-11
All service diversions scheduled for this weekend have been cancelled due to Hurricane Irene. As far as ones for starting on Monday, I will report when I get word. xoxo Transit Blogger
Metro-North To Start Shutdown At Noon Tom.
Late this afternoon, the MTA Metro-North Railroad announced it will begin a service shutdown at noon tomorrow due to the expected landfall of Hurricane Irene. The agency sent out a press release which lists the last trains that will be in service tomorrow on the respective branches: Metro-North’s storm preparations have begun and normal train […]
