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Meadowlands Rail Station coming along but when will it be done?

Posted on March 10, 2009 by brian

I was at the New Meadowlands Stadium today, so I drove by the Meadowlands Rail Station to check on its progress. I’m not sure how to tell if it will be ready to open by this summer, so here are … Continue reading →

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New York City Subway goes Web 2.0

Posted on March 9, 2009 by brian

I was doing a Google search today for information on a certain MetroCard when I ran across some flickr photos of the Rockettes handing out MetroCards at the World Trade Center terminal of the (E) subway line. I thought “hey, … Continue reading →

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New South Ferry Terminal may open March 16

Posted on March 9, 2009 by brian

The latest word is that the new South Ferry subway terminal is scheduled to open for revenue service at MIDNIGHT on Monday, March 16, 2009. I guess March 16th is the new February 2009 (which in turn was the new … Continue reading →

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Barge of Death returns on a beautiful Sunday morning

Posted on March 8, 2009 by brian

What a way to ruin a beautiful Sunday! The Barge of Death returned to the 207 Street Subway Yard this morning. It passed under the raised Broadway Bridge. The barge was escorted by the Weeks Marine tugs “Virginia” and “Shelby”. … Continue reading →

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British Transport Police Patrol New York’s Penn Station

Posted on March 5, 2009 by brian

Walking through the Amtrak concourse at the rathole Penn Station this morning, I came upon the gaggle of British Transport Police (BTP), still decked out in the traditional Bobby’s helmets and all, who were last seen in Philly on Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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Meadowlands (Giants, Jets, and more) Train Service Details Revealed

Posted on March 2, 2009 by brian

The MTA has revealed a ton of details about the expected new rail service to the NJ Meadowlands Sports Complex starting later this year, for NFL NY Giants and NY Jets football games and other Sports Complex events. First things … Continue reading →

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Early Saturday Barge of Death Departure

Posted on March 1, 2009 by brian

The Barge of Death departed yesterday morning (Saturday, February 28, 2009) at about 10:00 AM. This is the earliest in the day I recall it ever departing. The barge appeared to be filled with about 60% R-32 cars and 40% … Continue reading →

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Boston has a bad week

Posted on February 27, 2009 by brian

Traffic and transit news from Boston. Woman dies on a subway escalator Turnpike’s electronic tolling system can’t count Trespasser struck by MBTA commuter train Source of the second item: Transportation Communications Newsletter

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Different (1) Trains and New Station Name

Posted on February 24, 2009 by brian

Some railfanning tidbits: Ten (10) cars of the R-62A “singles” class are no longer running on the (3) line, and are now running on the (1) line. What does this mean? It means you can possibly get a full size … Continue reading →

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New South Ferry terminal not opening in the near future

Posted on February 24, 2009 by brian

Even though the platform width fix was only supposed to take three to four weeks, it looks like the new South Ferry subway terminal won’t be opening any time soon, since the MTA spokesman can’t give an opening date at … Continue reading →

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