Archive for October, 2017
Service Diversions 10-26-17
I have just updated the Service Diversions for the weekend through the end of the next week. Make sure to follow @TransitBlogger on Twitter as I am using it more often. Also if you are into indie music make sure to follow @IndMusicReview & @SurgeFM! xoxo Transit Blogger
MTA To Introduce New Fare Payment System
Yesterday afternoon, the MTA Board voted to introduce a new fare payment system to replace the Metrocard which they hope to start implementing in someway by mid 2019. Here is more via the press release I received: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board voted today to approve a contract to phase in a new fare […]
Metro North To Perform Rail Testing
Starting on Halloween & ending the next day, the MTA Metro-North Railroad will be performing ultrasonic rail testing between Southeast & Wassaic. Here is more via the press release I received: MTA Metro-North Railroad today announced that it will perform ultrasonic rail testing on the Upper Harlem Line on Tuesday, October 31, and Wednesday, November […]
NYC Transit To Add 180 New Buses
MTA NYC Transit has announced that will be adding 180 new state of the art buses to its current fleet. Here is more via the press release I received: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board voted today to purchase 180 state-of-the-art articulated buses equipped with pedestrian safety technology and modern customer amenities to increase the […]
Metro North Port Jervis Line Work Scheduled
Just a short time ago, the MTA Metro-North Railroad announced the scheduling of track work on the Port Jervis line this weekend which includes switch installation & repaving. Due to the work, the agency will be providing substitute bus service between Harriman & Port Jervis. Here is more via the press release I received: MTA […]
