Tag Archives: New York City Transit

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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New metrocard with advertisement on the front is released

Posted on October 4, 2012 by brian

MTA/NYCT announced in July that they would allow advertising on the front side of Metrocards, in additional to the traditional placement on the back side of the cards. A new webpage was created to describe the Metrocard options available to … Continue reading →

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1950s Photos from NYC Metro Area

Posted on February 27, 2012 by brian

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 →

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C train was suspended for a bit this morning

Posted on December 8, 2010 by brian

It’s never a good thing to see “Suspended” listed as the “Current Service Status” for a subway line.

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Water condition at 21 St – Van Alst station causes G train delays

Posted on August 20, 2010 by brian

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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Bx10 bus accident Monday in Spuyten Duyvil

Posted on July 13, 2010 by brian

Monday afternoon there was an accident involving a New York City Transit bus on the Bx10 route and a car. The car fared much worse than the bus it seems. The driver of the car had to be cut out … Continue reading →

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Redesigned New York City Subway Map to debut in June 2010

Posted on May 28, 2010 by brian

Concurrent with the subway service revisions planned to take effect June 27, 2010, a new subway map edition will be released that does more than just reflect the changes in service. The new map will still closely resemble the current … Continue reading →

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Photos of Weeks Marine Crane 552 under Broadway Bridge

Posted on May 4, 2010 by brian

As I reported earlier today, the Weeks Marine crane 552 departed the 207 St subway yard after serving there for about nine years. The crane loaded all the reef-ready subway cars onto the Barge of Death. It also loaded the … Continue reading →

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34th Street Transitway Open House TODAY

Posted on April 21, 2010 by brian

MTA New York City Transit and the New York City Department of Transportation will be holding a Planning Open House on April 21st to give you an opportunity to: * Learn about the 34 St Transitway project and proposed station … Continue reading →

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Next cars to be reefed: redbird, yellowbird, R-42

Posted on April 13, 2010 by brian

Currently on the dead line at 207 Street Yard are a redbird, a yellow rider car, and some R-42 cars. These cars may soon be loaded onto the Barge of Death for a one-way trip to the reef.

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