Staten Island Railway

Staten Island Railway July 4th Service Plans

As is the case for major holidays, the MTA Staten Island Railway will be offering its special Get-A-Way service for the upcoming July 4th holiday. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release I received a short time ago: Staten Island customers looking to get a head start on their Independence Day holiday [...]


S.I.R. Tompkinsville Fare Collection Begins

The Staten Island Railway recently finished the multi-million dollar Tompkinsville Fare Collection Project which involved different facets for the beginning of fare collection at the station. Starting tomorrow, the fare collection officially begins at the new station house. Here are the official details courtesy of a press release I received from MTA New York City [...]


Return Of S.I. Railway Get-A-Way Service

It is that time again, the return of the Staten Island Railway’s “Get-A-Way” service. Here are the details courtesy of a press release sent to me by the MTA: Staten Island customers looking to get a head start on their Thanksgiving celebration will be able to catch earlier afternoon express train service on Wednesday, November [...]


Staten Island Railway July 4th Getaway Service

When July 4th comes around, some things are a given. Some include BBQ’s, fireworks, parties, & early getaway service on the Staten Island Railway. Here are the complete details for the SIR’s early getaway service courtesy of a press release sent to me earlier today: Staten Island customers looking to get a head start on [...]


Shuttle Buses Replace SIR Trains

This weekend, the Staten Island Railway will feature a service diversion that should be noted by those who use it. Shuttle buses will replace trains between Pleasant Plains & Tottenville. Here are the complete details which were sent to me by the MTA yesterday: In order to accommodate a New York City Department of Design [...]