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Only 21 Minutes until the next train leaves on Track 4
The “Countdown Clocks” in the NYC Subway system have proven to be very useful. The MTA and NYCT should be commended for this. Occasionally, though, the Countdown Clocks provide a little unintentional humor. This morning at the Grand Central-42 St station of … Continue reading
Another new metrocard with advertisement on the front is released
Within the past few weeks, another metrocard with advertising on both sides was released. The ad is for Audible.com. A scan of both sides of this metrocard is below.
1950s Photos from NYC Metro Area
I came across a collection of photos from the 1950s that shows railroad scenes in New York City and the surrounding areas. Many of these photos are very interesting. Here is a link to the entire album: Larry Green 1950’s … Continue reading
Posted in railfanning, subway
Tagged new jersey, new york city, New York City Transit, nyc, nyct, station, subway, train
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Photo of the United States Capitol subway system
A photo of the rarely photographed United States Capitol subway system showed up in the New York Times recently. More information about the United States Capitol subway system: Wikipedia, BelowThe Capital.org
Posted in photography, railfanning, subway
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BREAKING NEWS: Crane Drops Load At World Trade Center Construction Site, Injuring Construction Worker, says CBS NY
BREAKING NEWS: Crane Drops Load At World Trade Center Construction Site, Injuring Construction Worker, reports CBS New York. And as a result of this incident, NYCT is reporting that the 1 train is suspended between Chambers St and South Ferry. Edit: … Continue reading
Posted in delays, safety, service alert, subway
Tagged NJ Transit, nyc, nyct, station, subway, WTC
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Busted Broadway Bridge Breaks 1 Train Service
Posted: 12/30/2011 3:24PM Due to mechanical problems on the Harlem River Bridge, there is no train service in both directions from the 215th Street Station to the 242nd Street-Van Cortlandt Park Station. As an alternative, customers are advised to take … Continue reading
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West Side IRT was out of commission last night
The West Side IRT lines (1/2/3) through midtown Manhattan were suspended and/or rerouted for a while yesterday, apparently due to signal problems in the area of the 42 St-Times Square station. This likely caused higher loads along parallel subway routes … Continue reading
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C train was suspended for a bit this morning
It’s never a good thing to see “Suspended” listed as the “Current Service Status” for a subway line.
Posted in delays, subway
Tagged mta, new york city, New York City Transit, nyc, nyct, subway, train
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Redbird seating area in Sunnyside Gardens park
amNewYork ran a photo in today’s newspaper (Play section, page 9) of a seating area shaped like a redbird subway car. The interesting lawn furniture is located in Sunnyside Gardens park.
Water condition at 21 St – Van Alst station causes G train delays
The following MTA NYCT Subway service alert was posted this morning for the G train because of a “water condition” at the 21 St – Van Alst station: Water? At 21 St – Van Alst? YA THINK?!!? These photos are … Continue reading
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Tagged G train, mta, new york city, New York City Transit, nyc, nyct, station, subway, subway station, train, water condition
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