Monthly Archives: April 2010

351 Meadowlands Express Bus Service to be provided by CoachUSA

Whereas in previous years I believe the Route 351 Meadowlands Express Bus Service was half run by NJ Transit and half contracted out, this year it will be completely run by CoachUSA. The 351 bus takes you from the Port … Continue reading

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Chicago’s Metra decides against providing Wi-Fi

Metra, a commuter railroad in the Chicago area, has decided not to implement Wi-Fi service on-board its trains at this time. Source: Metro Magazine Industry News

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34th Street Transitway Open House TODAY

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 … Continue reading

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Dancer hit by Amtrak train when CN crossing lights and gates fail

From: CN warning system failed in fatal crossing collision With no safety gates or lights to warn her, Katie Lunn had no chance as a speeding Amtrak train approached her SUV Friday. The young Naperville dance teacher died after the … Continue reading

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Barge of Death Departed Today

Left around noon on Saturday. Redbird R-33WF 9339 and Yellowbird former R-22 Revenue car 0R722 (ex-7490). Trucks went out too. Weeks Marine tugs: Virginia, Elizabeth, and Robert.

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Next cars to be reefed: redbird, yellowbird, R-42

Currently on the dead line at 207 Street Yard are a redbird, a yellow rider car, and some R-42 cars. These cars may soon be loaded onto the Barge of Death for a one-way trip to the reef.

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Dog run over by train – twice – and lived

The dog lived. Happy ending. The engineer drove back in his car and rescued the dog.

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The Barge of Death has returned to 207 St Yard

After an absence of several months (due to the fact that the reefing program was temporarily suspended), the Barge of Death is now back at 207th Street Yard. I can see the top of the backhoe that is on top … Continue reading

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