Technology
PTC Coming To Waterbury Branch
Earlier today, the MTA announced it has installed signals, Positive Train Control (PTC) and passing sidings along the Waterbury Branch. Here is more via the press release they sent me: Historic Upgrade Will Enable Service Increases, Reaffirms Commitment to Rail Service for Naugatuck Valley Communities Project Completed in Collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Transportation Eliminates Final Manual Signal System on Railroad […]
Metro North Adds Real Time Car Info
One of the best features the MTA ever introduced in their LIRR TrainTime app was the real time car seat information displaying the percentage of seats available/taken in a car. Now the agency is introducing it on the Metro-North’s New Haven Line. Here is more information about it via the press release they sent me: […]
MTA Brings New Buses To Staten Island
Earlier today, MTA NYC Transit along with Congressman Max Rose announced that 77 new state of the art buses will be coming to Staten Island along with a contactless fare payment system. Here is more information via the press release I received: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Congressman Max Rose announced today that a […]
MTA Testing Countdown Clocks On SAS
So far the MTA’s Second Avenue Subway has been a success. The stations still look to be in great shape, ridership is strong & it has helped crowding somewhat along the Lexington Avenue lines. The only thing that has been missing for the first stage is the arrival countdown clocks seen throughout many NYC Subway […]
MetroCard Machines To Undergo Software Upgrade
Earlier today, the MTA announced that its MetroCard Vending Machines will be undergoing a software upgrade this upcoming Saturday. During this time, riders will not be able to make any purchases using credit or debit cards. Here are more details courtesy of the release I received: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is performing a major […]
