Archive for May, 2011

Service Diversions 05-31-11

I have just updated the Service Diversions by removing all of the weekend work that wrapped up earlier today. The planned work for this week & beyond in some cases has been moved to the forefront. I suggest printing out a copy before heading to your destination. If you have an internet capable handheld device, […]


Sunnyside Rail Hub To Be Overhauled

If you have ever rode Amtrak or especially the LIRR through the Sunnyside area of Queens, you would notice how many of the trains tend to crawl through at a snail’s place. This bottleneck mainly stems from older switches & functions that could use a serious upgrade. If the MTA has its way, these desires […]


Service Diversions 05-26-11

I have just updated the Service Diversions with the latest planned work for the upcoming weekend, next week, & beyond (in some cases). As always, I suggest printing out a copy before heading to your destination. If you have an internet capable handheld device, use it to access Transit Blogger’s mobile site. While out traveling, […]


NYC Transit Memorial Day Service Info

Lastly here is the service plan for NYC Transit buses & subways for the Memorial Day holiday weekend: On Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, MTA New York City Transit buses and subways, MTA Bus, Long Island Bus and MTA Staten Island Railway will operate on a Sunday schedule. Subway customers are reminded to use the […]


LIRR Memorial Day Service Info

The LIRR’s Memorial Day holiday weekend service plan: The MTA Long Island Rail Road will kick start Memorial Day Weekend – the traditional start of summer – by providing additional early-afternoon train service from Penn Station on Friday, May 27 for customers planning an early start to the holiday weekend. There will also be a […]