Service Alerts

LIRR Announces Tuesday A.M. Service Changes

The aftershock of Sunday’s train derailment is still being felt as the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has announced service changes for Tuesday’s A.M. rush commute. Here are the complete details which were sent out via an e-mailed press release 10 minutes ago: MTA Long Island Rail Road customers are advised to anticipate schedule changes […]


LIRR Announces P.M. Rush Service Changes

As you know by now a train derailment occurred yesterday afternoon just west of the Jamaica Station. As a result service was suspended on every line except one for a period of time. The amount of damage done to tracks, switches, etc… led to service changes that affected the A.M. rush commute. Unfortunately the ramifications […]


LIRR Service Affected For A.M. Commute

Late Sunday evening the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) sent out a press release via e-mail to alert the media that A.M. service would be affected due to the derailment that occurred earlier in the day. The affects will be seen in the form of delays, service cancellations & service reductions. Here are the complete […]


MTA Service Advisory

The MTA sent me a press release earlier with a service advisory. I apologize for not getting it out sooner: The aftermath of a building fire in Downtown Flushing will continue to cause transit problems on area buses through this evening’s rush period. Subway service on the 7 Flushing Line will also be subject to […]


MLB All-Star Parade To Affect Subway & Bus Service

The MTA will soon be posting a press release regarding how the MLB All-Star Parade scheduled for tomorrow will affect subway & bus service: Due to Major League Baseball’s All Star Procession tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15th on 6th Avenue between 34th Street and 59th Street, subway and bus service along the route will be affected […]