Tag Archives: New York City Transit

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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Graffiti vandal loses leg in subway tunnel

These people do not belong in subway tunnels, and they should not be vandalizing public property. Let what happened to this kid be a lesson to others like him. Boy’s Leg Is Severed in Tunnel on N Line

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Photographer wins $30k from City of New York over arrest

I know Robert and am very happy to see this result. Second Ave. Sagas: Unlawful arrest for subway photography costs city $30K myFox New York: Shutterbug Fights Bogus Ticket

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MTA has released updated Service Reductions package

A PDF of the updated budget-shortfall related service reductions package can be found on this page: Board and Committee Materials or directly here: http://mta.info/mta/news/books/pdf/100125_1031_service2010-nyct.pdf.

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C train is so bad, it has service alerts when it isn’t even running for the weekend!

According to the service alert above, the (C) isn’t running right now due to a police investigation. The problem is that the (C) isn’t running at all this weekend to begin with! No C trains running – Take the A … Continue reading

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(1) and (6) trains had big problems this morning

Things did not look good for the IRT No. 1 and 6 subway lines this morning. The (1) had signal problems at three different stations all at the same time! 116th Street-Columbia University Station 59th Street-Columbus Circle Station Marble Hill-225th … Continue reading

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2009 Vintage Buses for the Holidays Program Press Release from MTA New York City Transit

MTA New York City Transit issued a press release for the 2009 Holiday Vintage Buses program that, as we reported yesterday, began yesterday. MTA New York City Transit Runs Special Vintage Buses for the Holidays M42 crosstown bus customers will … Continue reading

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Cortlandt St BMT subway station uptown side to reopen Wednesday, November 25, 2009

MTA New York City Transit has announced that the uptown side of the Cortlandt Street BMT subway station will reopen at 3PM on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 (see poster). That is, if isn’t open already (see screen shot below) : … Continue reading

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Vintage buses kick off 2009 holiday season in New York City

MTA New York City Transit is once again running select buses from their museum fleet in revenue service for the holiday shopping season. They did it last year, and it was loads of fun. This year however is even more … Continue reading

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Rockettes to ride subway to promote Metrocard deal for Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets

They’re doing it again! Just like last year, the world famous Radio City Rockettes will be riding the nostalgia train tomorrow to promote the current MetroCard Deal, which saves you $10 off of tickets to select performances of the Christmas … Continue reading

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