Travelers during World War II swarm the New York Central ticket windows in Grand Central Terminal. Signs above the windows caution against “unnecessary travel” during wartime. New York Central photo […]
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Zone & Region: Northeast
Commuter rail a topic as three New England governors meet NEWSWIRE
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. — Transit issues were among the topics when the governors of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island held their first private meeting on Tuesday. The lunch meeting at Eastern Connecticut State University was organized by Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, a Democrat, with Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo of Rhode Island and Republican Gov. Charlie Baker […]
SEPTA to close lines for major construction work NEWSWIRE
PHILADELPHIA – Nearly 27,000 daily riders on three regional rail lines operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority will face longer commutes for the next two weeks as major work on the Arsenal Interlocking, south of Philadelphia, takes place. Beginning July 20, the Airport Line will be closed in its entirety, and the Media/Elwyn Line […]
NJ Transit unveils six heritage commuter cars NEWSWIRE
Newly wrapped Central Railroad of New Jersey multiLevel Bombardier coach joins five other heritage-themed cars to commemorate NJ Transit’s history on its 40th anniversary. NJ Transit KEARNEY, N.J. — NJ Transit will join the list of railroads to operate heritage-themed equipment, rolling out six coaches decorated with logos of railroads that operated on parts of […]
Wrong part, installed improperly without oversight led to WMATA train separation in 2018 NEWSWIRE
WASHINGTON — Use of an incorrect bolt, errors in installation, and a lack of repair-work oversight led to the separation of a DC Metro train last August, according to a report from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. The report, approved July 11 by the commission, found a series of errors that led to a failure […]
First details released on New York MTA reorganization NEWSWIRE
After a late-night U.S. Open Tennis event, riders wait for a train at the Willets Point Flushing Line subway station in Queens. Future changes within the MTA structure may be transparent to users, but could potentially save hundreds of millions of dollars in operating costs. Ralph Spielman NEW YORK – New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority […]
New York City Transit touts highest on-time performance in six years NEWSWIRE
NEW YORK – New York City Transit continues its subway performance improvements that have been achieved since the launch of the Subway Action Plan and the Save Safe Seconds campaign. Most notably, subway on-time performance hit 81.5% in June, the first time it’s been above 80% in almost six years. The program, launched by Gov. […]
Maine narrow gauge museums prepare for big move NEWSWIRE
Historic view of parlor car ‘Rangeley.’ Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad ALNA, Maine – After months of planning, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum will begin moving equipment next week to the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum as part of a recently-announced collaboration between the two 2-foot-gauge railroads. On Tuesday, the first two […]
Broken water main floods CSX tunnel, causes small derailment
BALTIMORE — A broken water main is blamed for flooding in Baltimore that caused a derailment of a CSX train and stopped CSX and MARC commuter trains on Monday. The broken main near the M&T Stadium, home of the NFL Baltimore Ravens, flooded CSX’s Howard Street tunnel and was blamed for derailment of three cars, […]
New Long Island Rail Road station planned for Belmont Park NEWSWIRE
An artist’s conception shows the new Elmont station for the Long Island Rail Road. Empire State Development ELMONT, N.Y. — A new Long Island Rail Road station will be built at Belmont Park as part of a project that will also include a new arena for hockey’s New York Islanders, along with a hotel and […]
New York moving ahead with plan to remove parts of Adirondack Scenic tracks NEWSWIRE
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State officials are continuing with their efforts to tear out part of the Adirondack Scenic Railroad’s tracks to create a rail trail. Two state agencies have issued a document defining the scope of the project and are formally requesting public comment. The plan would include the “removal of rails and […]
MBTA makes $10 weekend fare permanent NEWSWIRE
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s on-again, off-again trial of $10 weekend commuter-train tickets has been made permanent. The weekend fares, for unlimited Saturday and Sunday travel, were made permanent as part of a fare increase that went into effect on July 1, despite some protests across the MBTA system. [See “Elected officials join […]
