Staten Island Railway
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 […]
Staten Island Railway Gets New Locomotives
2 of the 4 new locomotives for the Staten Island Railway. Photo courtesy of the MTA. Earlier this month, the MTA announced that it will take delivery on 4 new locomotives for the Staten Island Railway. They issued a press release about it via e-mail: MTA New York City Transit’s Staten Island Railway (SIR) is […]
