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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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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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(1) and (6) trains had big problems this morning

Posted on January 10, 2010 by brian

Things did not look good for the IRT No. 1 and 6 subway lines this morning. The (1) had signal problems at three different stations all at the same time! 116th Street-Columbia University Station 59th Street-Columbus Circle Station Marble Hill-225th … 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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Ride the subway to Yankee Stadium for the World Series

Posted on October 27, 2009 by brian

As I have for both the ALDS and ALCS, now that the Yankees are in the World Series, I’m once again reminding you that MTA New York City Transit would like you to ride the subway to get to Yankee … Continue reading →

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Debris on the tracks at 191 Street Station causes (1) line delays

Posted on October 20, 2009 by brian

I received an MTA Text Message Alert about this while I was on a Bx20 heading for the 207 St terminal of the (A) train. Looks like I made the right choice this morning! [I usually take the (1) train … Continue reading →

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Take the subway AGAIN to see the Yankees play in the ALCS

Posted on October 14, 2009 by brian

Just as I did last week, I’m again letting you know that MTA New York City Transit wants you to ride the subway to get to Yankee Stadium later this week and next week* to see the Yankees play in … Continue reading →

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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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