System Conditions
FASTRACK Coming To The 1, 2 & 3 Lines
FASTRACK has been a highly talked about topic over the last couple of months. The program has MTA NYC Transit shutting down entire segments of lines during stretches of time to get as much work done as possible. The alternative would be stretched out weekends of service diversions to catch up. The program initially debuted [...]
MTA Prepares For Winter Storm
Just a few minutes ago, the MTA sent out word on their preparation for the first winter storm of the season: The MTA is preparing for this weekend’s anticipated snow storm, forecast to bring up to six inches of snow to parts of the metropolitan area. Personnel are being deployed, snow-fighting equipment is being prepared [...]
MTA Completes Initial FASTRACK
MTA workers doing work as a part of the initial FASTRACK. This past Friday morning, the MTA officially completed its initial run of the FASTRACK program. The program features complete shutdowns of line segments 24×7 for a period of time to perform much needed work. Work which would normally take a few months to complete [...]
MTA Launches Real Time Elevator Escalator Info
Just the other day, the MTA announced the launch of an e-mail alert containing real time elevator & escalator service info. Here are the details via press release: MTA New York City Transit is now offering customers the opportunity to receive up-to-the-minute updates on the status of elevators and escalators through a new email alert [...]
NYCT Looking At Subway Line Shutdowns
One of the biggest complaints from riders (and there are many) is how it seems like construction is always occurring on their line which causes inconvenience. There is truth to that as the MTA always has some sort of work being done throughout the system. This should come as no surprise considering our system runs [...]
