Metro-North
Metro-North To Start Quiet Car Pilot
The topic of noise is one that is always debated whether you ride the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) or Metro-North Railroad. Over the years, some commuter railroads have tried to please riders by having a “Quiet Car” where standard noises like electronic devices, cell phones, etc are not allowed. Late yesterday, the MTA Metro-North […]
Should The MTA Fix The Port Jervis Line?
This is the interesting question posed by WNYC’s Jim O’Grady. As we know by now, the Port Jervis line had 14 miles of track washed away by Hurricane Irene. This has led to the MTA Metro-North to provide bus service at all stations along the line even though only approximately 2300 use it during the […]
MNR To Run Buses At All Port Jervis Stations
Almost 10 days ago, I posted an entry with plans by the MTA Metro-North Railroad to provide expanded bus service for Port Jervis line customers who lost service due to the catastrophic damage from Hurricane Irene. Late Friday afternoon, the agency announced it will now be providing bus service from all stations along the Port […]
Metro-North Labor Day Wknd Service Info
Here is the service plan for the Metro-North for the upcoming Labor Day Weekend: It’s the last big weekend of summer and MTA Metro-North Railroad is ready to take you away with 16 extra getaway trains on the Friday before the Labor Day Weekend. On Friday, September 2, leaving Grand Central Terminal in the early […]
Metro-North Expands Bus Service
With service on the Port Jervis line remaining suspended for the near future due to damage from Hurricane Irene, the MTA began running expanded bus service for customers. Here are the details: Beginning Thursday, Port Jervis Line customers can board MTA buses at Port Jervis or Middletown to take them over the Hudson Line to […]
