Archive for October, 2009

Service Delays & Detours Due To Presidential Visit

Tomorrow will be a hectic day for commuters as service delays & detours will affect both bus & subway service in Manhattan due to a visit from President Obama. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me by the MTA: President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Manhattan on Tuesday, […]


2 Train Derailment At Park Place Station

At 9:20 AM, a Brooklyn-bound train derailed at the Park Place station. Due to this derailment, a service advisory is in place. Here are the details courtesy of a press release sent to me a short time ago by the MTA: At 9:20 a.m., a Brooklyn-bound 2 train derailed at the Park Place Station. No […]


Service Diversions 10-16

I updated the service diversions page with the latest information for what will be another chaotic weekend & upcoming week (beyond in some cases) on the rails. Also lets not forget about the National Grid remediation work that is affecting LIRR service on the Montauk brach. I also suggest printing out a copy of the […]


LIRR Montauk Branch Work Reminder

Last month, I shared a press release from the Long Island Rail Road which talked about how service would be affected on the Montauk Branch due to National Grid remediation work around the Bay Shore station. Earlier today, the agency sent out a reminder release about the work scheduled for this upcoming weekend. Here are […]


Rail Inspections To Affect LIRR Service

This upcoming Saturday, early morning service on the LIRR’s Port Washington branch will be affected due to rail inspections by the Sperry Rail Car. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me by the LIRR: The MTA Long Island Rail Road will provide bus service in place of some trains […]