Category Archives: commuter rail

New Metro-North Ticket Vending Machine with SMART Card Technology

Posted on September 13, 2013 by brian

The new Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) Center at Grand Central Terminal contains TVMs that feature SMART Card Readers. Here is a photo I took of one of the new TVMs at GCT. Note the SMART Card reader below the display … Continue reading →

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New Ticket Vending Machine Center Opens In Grand Central Terminal

Posted on August 27, 2013 by brian

This morning I noticed that the long-under-construction new ticket vending machine center at Grand Central Terminal is now open for business. It was due to open in September 2013 so it’s a little early. This new ticket vending machine center … Continue reading →

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Photo of flooded Trenton, NJ train station

Posted on August 29, 2011 by brian

Mel Evans/AP  

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Penn Station is still confusing and needs improvement

Posted on February 22, 2011 by brian

amNY has an article about how Penn Station New York is still a terrible transportation hub for riders/pedestrians to navigate. While there’s no new information in the article, it is good that this topic is still being brought up by … Continue reading →

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Metro-North Railroad may purchase double decker commuter coaches

Posted on August 16, 2010 by brian

Many media outlets are reporting this morning that Metro-North Commuter Railroad (MNCR) is seriously considering purchasing double decker rail cars for its Hudson and Harlem commuter lines, which terminate at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. One interesting aspect of this … Continue reading →

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Henry Hudson Bridge Pedestrian Walkway has REOPENED!

Posted on June 27, 2010 by brian

Finally, after three years, the Henry Hudson Bridge pedestrian walkway has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists! What a great connection! And what great views! Here are some quick cell phone pics I took as I walked my bike across the … Continue reading →

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Metro-North New Haven Line DERAILMENT this morning

Posted on June 24, 2010 by brian

A Metro-North/CDOT electric M.U. set derailed near the Stamford Yard this morning blocking some tracks and slowing the departure of trains from the yard. As a result service is delayed and conditions on-board are reported to be quite crowded. Photo … Continue reading →

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Chicago’s Metra decides against providing Wi-Fi

Posted on April 27, 2010 by brian

Metra, a commuter railroad in the Chicago area, has decided not to implement Wi-Fi service on-board its trains at this time. Source: Metro Magazine Industry News

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Ride the subway to the Yankees World Series Champions Ticker Tape Parade

Posted on November 5, 2009 by brian

MTA New York City Transit has provided some good advice on how to best travel to the ticker tape parade celebrating the New York Yankees victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 baseball World Series: Although the Lexington Avenue … Continue reading →

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LIRR improves its Meadowlands service and information

Posted on October 5, 2009 by brian

The Long Island Rail Road recently made two notable improvements to its “Take the Train to the Game” Meadowlands Rail program. First, it changed its joint LIRR/NJT ticketing policy. Second, it added excellent schedule information to its website. The original … Continue reading →

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