Subway

Subway Service Update Part 2

I just received another e-mail from the press office with information on subway service. As expected, it is not looking good: Due to continued harsh weather and icing conditions, service on some subway lines has been suspended and though employees are currently working to clear stalled trains, service along several of the lettered Lines in […]


Subway Service Update

I will post these e-mails as the MTA Press Office sends them to me: Due to deteriorating weather and icy conditions, Q Line service is suspended between Stillwell and DeKalb Avenue. F Line service is suspended between Stillwell and Jay Street-MetroTech and there is no N service between Stillwell and 59th Street. Flushing Line service […]


Countdown Clocks Have Reached 100 Stations

A subway countdown clock at the South Ferry station on the 1, which is 1 of the 100 IRT stations that have them installed. Photo courtesy of the MTA. Earlier today, MTA New York City Transit officially announced how real time subway countdown clocks have reached 100 station installations. The 100 stations are all along […]


Bus & Subway Fare Hikes Start Dec 30th

Lastly, here is a brief press release about the upcoming fare hikes for NYC Buses & Subways: The base fare for individual rides on New York City Transit’s buses, subways and Access-A-Ride vehicles remains at $2.25. For subway and bus trips only, the reduced fare for seniors and the disabled is $1.10. However, the single-ride […]


MTA Will Offer Online MetroCard Replacement

In news that begs you to ask, what took so long? The MTA has announced that in the first quarter of 2011, they will be offering riders an online solution to file for a MetroCard replacement. Here is more from a brief report by Maria Alvarez of Newsday: Long Island Rail Road and other commuters […]