Emergency A Train Service Diversion

The MTA has announced an emergency service diversion since I updated the sidebar on Friday. The diversion is for Monday only & will effect train service. The diversion is as followed: All southbound trains (Lefferts Blvd. & Far Rockaway) will terminate at Euclid Avenue between 10:15 a.m. & 3:15 p.m. Shuttle buses will run in […]


LIRR Queens Interlocking Project Starts Tomorrow!

For Long Island Rail Road riders, don’t forget to find out the latest schedule changes as a major construction project starts tomorrow & will alter many train schedules. Here is the complete information courtesy of the MTA: Customer Impacts Most Rush Hour Service: Some trains will be canceled or combined. Reverse Peak customers on the […]


Ask Gene Conclusion

5 days ago, I wrote an entry about the New York Times City Room Blog having the Straphangers Campaign‘ lawyer & main face Gene Russianoff answer transit related questions in a 4 part series. The series has concluded & I have gone through all the questions & answers that were posted. To be honest, I […]


MTA Plans To Meet Residents’ Demands

Over the last number of years, residents of the Bay Ridge Towers have been fighting to get something done about the fencing problem around the property. The property which is located at the northern end of Bay Ridge, has train tracks that go under & around it. The issue concerning many residents is that there […]


A Train Service Alert

The MTA has posted a service alert regarding train service. The service alert reads: Due to ongoing switch problems at the Far Rockaway-Mott Avenue Station, please expect delays in service on the trains at this time. xoxo Transit Blogger