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New York City Subway G Line Extension Date – July 5 – Is Almost Here

Posted on June 25, 2009 by brian

July 5, 2009, is the day that the New York City subway G line will be extended to the Church Avenue station on the F line. This is necessary due to the rehabilitation of the Culver Viaduct: Beginning July 5 … Continue reading →

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Help build the Tel Aviv subway system while relaxing on the beach

Posted on June 19, 2009 by brian

This Sunday, attend the Tel Aviv Beach Party in Central Park (in celebration of the city of Tel Aviv in Israel turning 100 years old), and while you’re there, tell them to build that long awaited subway already!!! If it’s … Continue reading →

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Initial Ridership Figures for Yankee Stadium Metro-North Station

Posted on June 15, 2009 by brian

Weekdays: about 50 vs. projection of 400 Game days: high of 4,200 vs. capacity of 10,000 Source: Slow start at new station

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Final day of service for the R-40 “Slant” subway cars

Posted on June 12, 2009 by brian

Rumor has it that today *may* be the final day of service for these awesome subway cars. In fact, the R-40 Slants have always been my favorite New York City subway cars, based on their amazing modern design, penned by … Continue reading →

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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is the REAL DEAL

Posted on June 7, 2009 by brian

The New York Post published an article today that tells how much of the new movie “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3” was filmed in real New York City subway tunnels, in real New York City subway stations, and … Continue reading →

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Jerome Avenue Line Express Experiment

Posted on June 4, 2009 by brian

Starting Monday, there will be experimental peak direction express service along the Jerome Avenue El during an hour in the morning rush. Some Utica Av-bound trains run express from Mosholu Pkwy to 125 St AM Rush Hour, 7 AM to … Continue reading →

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MTA NYC Transit – 2008 Ridership by Subway Station

Posted on June 2, 2009 by brian

MTA NYC Transit has released 2008 subway ridership statistics by subway station for all 422 station complexes. Here are the top 10 busiest New York City subway stations for 2008: Station and subway lines Annual Ridership 1. Times Sq-42 St   … Continue reading →

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New York By Rail – Amtrak Travel Trade Show at Penn Station TODAY

Posted on May 19, 2009 by brian

Today at New York Penn Station there is a travel trade show that focuses on New York State destinations reachable by Amtrak. I picked up a lot of good travel destination information. These are the people who put out the … Continue reading →

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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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