Metro-North

5 Metro-North Workers Honored

John Fisher, Ray Castrovinci, Pat Matwijec, Joe Hyatt, & Scott Cole being honored for saving co-worker Robert DeStefano. Photo courtesy of the MTA Metro-North Railroad. I find it refreshing to post a positive story which I admit does not happen often. Today’s story comes courtesy of the MTA Metro-North Railroad where 5 employees were honored […]


2 Metro-North Workers Accused Of Time Fraud

This past April (1, 2, 3) , a few bad apples in the MTA blue collar bunch spoiled it for the rest when they were found to have committed sick/work time fraud. Unfortunately the bad habits have found its way to the Metro-North as 2 workers have been accused of work time fraud. One of […]


Bridge Fire Halts Metro-North Service

This fire on the Harlem River Bridge is the reason that Metro-North service is suspended to & from Grand Central Terminal. Photo courtesy of ABC. Metro-North commuters should brace for some major travel delays as service to & from Grand Central has been suspended due to a fire on the Harlem River Bridge. Here is […]


Metro-North To Expand Fordham Station

For my readers who depend on the MTA Metro-North Railroad, it comes as no surprise to you when I say it is one of the busiest stations in the system, especially in terms of reverse commuting. Anyone who has had to catch a train there can attest to how dangerously crowded it can become. Thankfully […]


LIRR & Metro-North Want More Money To Park

If you are the one of many who park your car at certain Long Island Rail Road or Metro-North Railroad stations, be prepared to shell out more cash if the transit divisions have their way. Due to the current budget crisis, the MTA is looking at any & all ways to stick it to the […]