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Metro-North relaxes restrictions on bicycle transport

Posted on April 27, 2009 by brian

As of the new May 3 2009 timetable update, Metro-North Railroad will be allowing bikes on more of its trains. Here is a summary of the new rules, as per today’s press release: Of note to bicyclists, with the May … Continue reading →

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MTA Long Island Rail Road Celebrates 175th Anniversary With Commemorative U.S. Postal Stamp Cancel

Posted on April 24, 2009 by brian

The MTA Long Island Rail Road 175th Anniversary celebration I mentioned earlier this week is in full swing now at Penn Station! The commemorative U.S. Postal Stamp Cancel is taking place in the 34th Street Entrance Corridor. The LIRR is … Continue reading →

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Vintage IND subway train to run in service April 29

Posted on April 23, 2009 by brian

In honor of New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg declaring April 29th, 2009 “Duke Ellington Day,” The Islands Of The Bahamas is sponsoring a free ride (no additional cost beyond the normal subway fare) on the New York City … Continue reading →

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Long Island Rail Road to hold 175th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on April 21, 2009 by brian

This Friday the Long Island Rail Road will be celebrating its 175th Anniversary with events at both Penn Station and Jamaica station. Penn Station – 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM – United States Postal Service will be hand canceling letters … Continue reading →

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LIRR Raffle today at Penn Station

Posted on April 21, 2009 by brian

As part of the series of Customer Appreciation Giveaway Days in honor of their 175th Anniversary, the Long Island Rail Road is holding numerous raffle drawings today at Penn Station. Prizes include METS tickets and MACYS gift certificates. Good stuff. … Continue reading →

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Subway contractor screws up Herald Square escalator rehab

Posted on April 20, 2009 by brian

Today’s amNY newspaper reports that subway contractor Fujitec America botched the $36 million installation of new escalators in the Herald Square subway station. It’s gotten so bad, that this weekend, 5 of the 12 escalators were out of service. Why … Continue reading →

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Meadowlands Rail Service Information on NJT Website

Posted on April 14, 2009 by brian

Following last month’s release of Meadowlands Station rail service information by the MTA, New Jersey Transit has now posted information of its own. As was also mentioned in recent news articles, the NJT webpage announces that service will begin in … Continue reading →

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The 2009 METS MetroCard is here!

Posted on April 14, 2009 by brian

Continuing a long tradition, New York City Transit has released its 2009 edition METS / Take the (7) Train to the Game MetroCard. There have been 2 million copies of the card produced, and they are available for purchase at … Continue reading →

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New logo for the (7) local train

Posted on April 14, 2009 by brian

You may have noticed the fancy new LED signs that have popped up on the (7) – Flushing Line subway trains. These LED signs show a green circle for local trains and a red diamond for express trains. And the … Continue reading →

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Vitamin Water all over the 42 St Shuttle

Posted on April 7, 2009 by brian

I took a ride on the 42 St Shuttle yesterday and found that the train on Track 1 has been covered with an advertising wrap for Vitamin Water. It’s a nice wrap. The seats are pretty cool. Click on the … Continue reading →

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