MTA Uses Laser-Equipped Trains to Clean Railway Tracks of Leaves
In an MTA Press Release, it has announced a contract with Laser Precision Solutions for the use of laser-equipped trains to reduce fallen leaves on railway tracks.
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New Rochelle Station Primed for Redesign
The historic Metro-North/Amtrak station located on the Northeast Corridor in downtown New Rochelle, N.Y., is about to undergo a transformation, along with the surrounding area. Originally built in 1887, the station was
Metro-North trains back up to full speed over culvert impacted by Ida
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that crews have completed permanent repairs of a 110-year-old culvert in Dobbs Ferry and the track structure on it that was washed out by heavy rain and high winds from Tropical Storm Ida.
MTA announces Catherine Rinaldi to serve as interim president of MTA Long Island Rail Road
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced he has appointed Catherine Rinaldi to serve as Interim President of MTA Long Island Rail Road.
Amtrak, MTA join forces on mega rail infrastructure deal
Now that the deal has been signed, the dealings begin.
MTA Metro-North Railroad announces post-Ida service restorations on Harlem and New Haven Lines for Sept. 3
Following up on yesterday’s story about heavy rain and flooding in the northeast and New York City, MTA has announced some service restorations on Metro-North.
Unusual rail movement at grade crossing leads to sinkhole discovery in Bethel, Conn.
When railroad tracks move the way they weren’t made to move, an investigation is necessary.
Metro-North Railroad Announces Restoration of Weekend Service to Wassaic
Metro-North Railroad today announced new train schedules taking effect Monday, April 12 that will restore weekend service to Wassaic and include service adjustments on the Harlem Line weekday schedule to accommodate trackwork.
Metro-North still dealing with wrath of Tropical Storm Isaias
Tropical Storm Isaias put parts of the Metro-North Railroad in timeout for days. The railroad was finally operating on weekday schedules on Aug. 10 after crews had most of the debris off
Metro-North now selling PPE at Lower Hudson Valley stations
Need to pick up some personal protective gear before catching your train? Well, if you live in the Lower Hudson Valley and ride Metro-North, it is available in 12 stations along the
Bells & Whistles—6/12/20
L.A.’s Purple Line extension runs into trouble with tunnel construction. Sound Transit’s Tacoma Link light-rail extension costing more. Metro-North Railroad ready to begin construction on rail bridges. California lawmakers want to take
Metro-North’s Harlem, Hudson lines fully PTC-equipped
MTA Metro-North Railroad President Cathy Rinaldi announced that as of March 14 Metro-North’s full Harlem and Hudson lines are operating in Positive Train Control (PTC), bringing Metro-North’s total of PTC-equipped route miles
Transit ridership drops significantly across the country amid coronavirus fears; some agencies cut service
With the coronavirus continuing to spread fear across the U.S., transit agencies are now starting to feel the effects of more people working from home and more people simply avoiding public gatherings.
Ridership, trips continue to rise for New York’s MTA
First New York City President Andy Byford was resigning, but now he is promoting.
Metro-North employees fight being fingerprinted before and after shift
Metro-North rail employees do not want to leave any fingerprints … and they have the backing of the Association of Commuter Rail Employees (ACRE).
Cuomo and DeBlasio issue 10-point plan that would change MTA construction rules
A plan to overhaul New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority operations and funding mechanism has major implications for rail construction, maintenance and signals companies.