Archive for August, 2011
Gov. Cuomo Directs Safety First Trans. Policy
Earlier today, Gov. Cuomo directed MTA officials to begin a hurricane plan. Here are the details courtesy of a press release sent out by the agency: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo this morning directed MTA officials to begin immediately implementing a hurricane plan designed to protect the safety of New Yorkers before, during and after the […]
Buses Replace Trains On Port Washington Line
Just a few minutes ago, I received word from the LIRR that buses will replace early morning trains between Port Washington and Great Neck due to emergency track drainage repair work. Here are the complete details: The MTA Long Island Rail Road will substitute buses and vans in place of early-morning train service between Port […]
LIRR Reducing Service Due To Hurricane Irene
The potential damage that will stem from Hurricane Irene has caused the MTA Long Island Rail Road to reduce some service. Here are the details courtesy of a press release I received a few minutes ago: MTA Long Island Rail Road is making some adjustments to its service in advance of Hurricane Irene reaching Long […]
MTA Statement On Hurricane Irene
With Hurricane Irene set to potentially hammer our region, the MTA is in full prep mode. Earlier today, the agency released a brief statement & here it is via the press release I received: The MTA is actively preparing for the impact of Hurricane Irene, coordinating with the Governor’s Office, Mayor’s Office and regional OEMs […]
Buses Replace LIRR Far Rockaway Trains
Earlier this afternoon, the MTA Long Island Rail Road announced that buses will replace trains on the Far Rockaway branch this Sunday due to switch surfacing work. Here are the complete details courtesy of the press release I received: MTA Long Island Rail Road customers planning to ride the Far Rockaway Branch this Sunday are […]
