Metro-North
Metro-North Introduces Hand Held Ticket Machines
Earlier today the Metro-North division of the MTA issued a press release highlighting the introduction of hand held ticket machines. The goal of the machines is to modernize & simply the process of on-board ticket purchasing. Here is the release courtesy of the MTA: After a successful pilot program last year, Metro-North Railroad is introducing […]
Poughkeepsie Station Restoration
Poughkeepsie station sign on the southbound platform. Resized photo courtesy of Eye On Transit Earlier today the Metro-North division of the MTA issued a press release highlighting a $5.8 million dollar restoration that will take place at the Poughkeepsie station. Here is the press release courtesy of the MTA: The original roof on the landmarked […]
Metro-North Increases Service For Independence Day
Metro-North train departing the Harlem-125th Street station. Resized photo courtesy of Eye On Transit The Metro-North has issued a press release about the planned service increase for the Independence Day holiday. Here are the details courtesy of the MTA: This year, Independence Day is more than just a day. It’s a holiday weekend, now that […]
Metro-North President Wins Prestigious Award
The MTA’s Metro-North division issued a press release regarding their president Peter A. Cannito. The releaase highlights the prestigious railroad industry award that Mr. Cannito won. Here is the press release courtesy of the MTA: MTA Metro-North Railroad President Peter A. Cannito is this year’s recipient of the W. Graham Claytor Award for Distinguished Service […]
Buses To Replace Trains On Port Jervis Line Again
Last week I posted about construction would have buses replace trains on the Port Jervis line for a few stops. I read somewhere that the work was canceled although no release was ever put out about it. Either way the Metro-North has issued a press release about the same construction project taking place this upcoming […]
