Tag Archives: MNCR

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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Two New Metrocards – Grand Central Centennial Mercury and Resorts World Casino

Posted on August 8, 2013 by brian

After a months long drought, I found two new Metrocards in the last two days. Both Metrocards were on the ground near Metrocard readers so I don’t know if/where they are for sale. The Grand Central Metrocard seems to have … 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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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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Take the Subway to see the Yankees play in the postseason

Posted on October 6, 2009 by brian

MTA New York City Transit reminds you that taking the subway to Yankee Stadium is the best way to get there. No word yet on whether MTA Metro-North Railroad would dispute that claim.

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MTA Metro-North Railroad Renews Study of Access to Penn Station

Posted on September 9, 2009 by brian

Metro-North has announced that they are FINALLY reviving their Penn Station Access Study. The first part of study, formally called the Metro-North Penn Station Access Major Investment Study/Draft Environmental Impact Statement (MIS/DEIS), was carried out from 1999 to 2002. Since … Continue reading →

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MTA too busy tailgating to notice Press Release screw up

Posted on August 12, 2009 by brian

MTA officials were too busy tailgating with NJ Transit officials at Penn Station New York today to notice the significant and glaring error in their all important press release. The press release, meant to announce the beginning of both LIRR/MNCR+NJT … Continue reading →

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