The following MTA NYCT Subway service alert was posted this morning for the G train because of a “water condition” at the 21 St – Van Alst station:
Misery for the G
Water? At 21 St – Van Alst? YA THINK?!!?
These photos are from four years ago. So I hope they get right on that…
NJT's Multilevel Railcars, which may or may not resemble what MNCR may or may not end up purchasing.
Many media outlets are reporting this morning that Metro-North Commuter Railroad (MNCR) is seriously considering purchasing double decker rail cars for its Hudson and Harlem commuter lines, which terminate at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.
One interesting aspect of this idea is that MNCR’s Park Avenue tunnel, which leads to Grand Central Terminal, has more restrictive clearances than even the Hudson (North) and East River tunnels used by NJ Transit and LIRR’s multilevel/bilevel cars.
While multilevel trains are typically taller than regular trains, officials in the region have found ways to deal with the narrow clearance of underwater and underground tunnels that provide access into Manhattan. At New Jersey Transit, the bilevel cars feature a sharply beveled roof, which curves at a roughly 45-degree angle to ensure the trains do not scrape against walls.
Metro-North engineers believe their trains would require an even steeper bevel to avoid the walls of the Park Avenue tunnel. And low-hanging wires and underground protrusions might have to be trimmed back.
Other problems/issues to be considered/resolved may or may not include gapping-out when crossing the switches at Grand Central Terminal, HEP ratings, and locomotive availability. However, as usual, some of these issues, as reported by the media, are either much more or much less complicated than they are making them out to be.
Read here what some railfans and railroad employees have to say about all this.
Monday afternoon there was an accident involving a New York City Transit bus on the Bx10 route and a car. The car fared much worse than the bus it seems. The driver of the car had to be cut out with the Jaws of Life. This section of Johnson Avenue was closed for a while and all buses and cars coming down Kappock Street had to be diverted to Palisade Avenue. And all through this there was no mention of the service change on mta.info.
My wife happened upon the accident scene and took the following cell phone photos.
Note: the bus involved in the accident was 2009 Orion VII Next Generation (NG) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) #4379.
a derailed Metro-North train is seen causing a big mess
A Metro-North/CDOT electric M.U. set derailed near the Stamford Yard this morning blocking some tracks and slowing the departure of trains from the yard. As a result service is delayed and conditions on-board are reported to be quite crowded.
Photo is from 1010 WINS. Story via MNCR, SubChat, and 1010 WINS.
Concurrent with the subway service revisions planned to take effect June 27, 2010, a new subway map edition will be released that does more than just reflect the changes in service. The new map will still closely resemble the current one, with the following significant design changes:
Compare the March 2010 The Map to the New The Map:
March 2010 NYC Subway "The Map"
Proposed new NYC Subway "The Map"
Take a look at many other versions of the NYC Subway Map by browsing my gallery of map scans at Railfanwindow.com.
Source: New York Times
Weeks Marine Crane 552 in the Harlem River Ship Canal today
As I reported earlier today, the Weeks Marine crane 552 departed the 207 St subway yard after serving there for about nine years. The crane loaded all the reef-ready subway cars onto the Barge of Death. It also loaded the scrap trucks onto another barge for delivery to a scrap dealer. Here are some photos of the crane being pushed by Weeks tug Elizabeth through the canal and towards the Hudson River at around 1:20 PM today.
Photos taken by my wife. Thanks!!
Announcement on MTA.info
MTA New York City Transit and the New York City Department of Transportation will be holding a Planning Open House on April 21st to give you an opportunity to:
* Learn about the 34 St Transitway project and proposed station locations
* View design plans for the corridor
* Give us your suggestions and comments
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Science, Industry & Business Library
188 Madison Av at 34 St
There will be no formal presentation. Please stop by at a time most convenient for you.
I know Robert and am very happy to see this result.
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