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Power outage on the Brighton Line

Posted on August 4, 2009 by brian

There’s a temporary loss of power between the Prospect Park and Parkside Avenue stations on the Brighton Line. Those NYC Subway commuters are in for some delays… And this is after there were big problems out in the Rockaways this … Continue reading →

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Temporary timetables for the G line crosstown subway service

Posted on July 17, 2009 by brian

Temporary schedules/timetables have been posted to the MTA/NYCT website for the G subway line. These temporary timetables are in effect throughout July and August 2009 due to “extensive system maintenance.”

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42 Street Subway Shuttle Wrap for Dark Blue on TNT

Posted on July 5, 2009 by brian

The latest advertising wrap on the outside of the subway cars that run on the 42nd Street Shuttle between Times Square and Grand Central is for the new TNT television series called Dark Blue. Here are some photos I took … Continue reading →

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NYCT finally posts the Service Changes poster for the G line extension

Posted on July 2, 2009 by brian

As announced here on the Railfan Window Blog first, the G line extension to Church Avenue is still scheduled to begin on-time on July 5, 2009. Here is the Service Changes poster than New York City Transit finally uploaded to … Continue reading →

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New York City Subway G Line Extension Date – July 5 – Is Almost Here

Posted on June 25, 2009 by brian

July 5, 2009, is the day that the New York City subway G line will be extended to the Church Avenue station on the F line. This is necessary due to the rehabilitation of the Culver Viaduct: Beginning July 5 … Continue reading →

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Those darn interns and their funny MTA SERVICE ALERT mistakes

Posted on June 19, 2009 by brian

This NYCT SERVICE ALERT appeared at mta.info Tuesday morning. Upon seeing it, I says to myself, I says: “Have trolley tracks been relaid in the Bronx and have the (B), (D), and (F) trains been diverted to run along them?!?!?” … Continue reading →

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Initial Ridership Figures for Yankee Stadium Metro-North Station

Posted on June 15, 2009 by brian

Weekdays: about 50 vs. projection of 400 Game days: high of 4,200 vs. capacity of 10,000 Source: Slow start at new station

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Final day of service for the R-40 “Slant” subway cars

Posted on June 12, 2009 by brian

Rumor has it that today *may* be the final day of service for these awesome subway cars. In fact, the R-40 Slants have always been my favorite New York City subway cars, based on their amazing modern design, penned by … Continue reading →

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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is the REAL DEAL

Posted on June 7, 2009 by brian

The New York Post published an article today that tells how much of the new movie “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3” was filmed in real New York City subway tunnels, in real New York City subway stations, and … Continue reading →

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Jerome Avenue Line Express Experiment

Posted on June 4, 2009 by brian

Starting Monday, there will be experimental peak direction express service along the Jerome Avenue El during an hour in the morning rush. Some Utica Av-bound trains run express from Mosholu Pkwy to 125 St AM Rush Hour, 7 AM to … Continue reading →

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