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The Great Broadway Bus Rerouting of 2009

Posted on May 18, 2009 by brian

Since NYC DOT is closing Broadway through Times Square in Manhattan and turning it into a pedestrian plaza, several bus routes are being rerouted off of Broadway and onto 7 Av. This happens May 25, 2009. And as a bonus, … Continue reading →

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Photos of Barge of Death from Saturday

Posted on May 17, 2009 by brian

Loyal reader David-Paul Gerber captured some outstanding photos of the “Barge of Death”, Weeks 297, which carries retired subway cars out to sea to be dumped to create artificial reefs. He took photos of the barge as it passed between … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Christmas Carol Train Tour coming to Grand Central Terminal

Posted on May 13, 2009 by brian

Disney is sending a charter train around the country over the next few months to promote its upcoming movie “A Christmas Carol”. From the photos included in the USA Today and Reuters Blog articles, it looks like the train is … Continue reading →

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Pull the cords on the buses

Posted on May 12, 2009 by brian

The New York Times City Room Blog has a piece today on the return of bell cords to New York City buses. It is specifically the new Orion VII Next Generation buses that have these bell cords.  While I think … Continue reading →

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Gothamist interviews Dr. Jonathan Zizmor, The Subway Doctor

Posted on May 8, 2009 by brian

Gothamist just posted an interview with Dr. Jonathan Zizmor, The Subway Doctor. In short, this is what the Doctor says on the topics relevant to this blog: He rides the subway two or three times per week The subways are … Continue reading →

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Broadway Bridge disrupts subway service twice today

Posted on May 4, 2009 by brian

You might not have noticed the service alerts, but the Broadway Bridge was raised twice today, disrupting (1) train service both times. Some people probably assumed that the “Barge of Death” was coming or going, but that was not the … Continue reading →

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Metro-North relaxes restrictions on bicycle transport

Posted on April 27, 2009 by brian

As of the new May 3 2009 timetable update, Metro-North Railroad will be allowing bikes on more of its trains. Here is a summary of the new rules, as per today’s press release: Of note to bicyclists, with the May … Continue reading →

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MTA Long Island Rail Road Celebrates 175th Anniversary With Commemorative U.S. Postal Stamp Cancel

Posted on April 24, 2009 by brian

The MTA Long Island Rail Road 175th Anniversary celebration I mentioned earlier this week is in full swing now at Penn Station! The commemorative U.S. Postal Stamp Cancel is taking place in the 34th Street Entrance Corridor. The LIRR is … Continue reading →

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Vintage IND subway train to run in service April 29

Posted on April 23, 2009 by brian

In honor of New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg declaring April 29th, 2009 “Duke Ellington Day,” The Islands Of The Bahamas is sponsoring a free ride (no additional cost beyond the normal subway fare) on the New York City … Continue reading →

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Long Island Rail Road to hold 175th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on April 21, 2009 by brian

This Friday the Long Island Rail Road will be celebrating its 175th Anniversary with events at both Penn Station and Jamaica station. Penn Station – 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM – United States Postal Service will be hand canceling letters … Continue reading →

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