Lackawanna Coalition

advocating for rail passengers since 1979

Month: April 2012

  • Amtrak’s Gateway Proposal Includes “Bergen Loop” to N.Y.C.

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    John Bobsin

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    This article was published in the Bergen Record. It is quoted here as a matter of interest, and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Lackawanna Coalition. Bergen and Passaic county commuters could have a direct ride into New York if Amtrak’s proposed Gateway project is built, an official said Tuesday. Amtrak spokesman Cliff…

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  • LIRR Curbs Alcohol on Some Trains

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    John Bobsin

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    Having a nightcap on the way home has been a commuter tradition for many years.  Years ago, there were bar cars on some evening rush-hour trains and, in the New York area, Metro-North Railroad still has them on some New Haven Line trains.  Elsewhere, including on NJ Transit, weary homebound commuters buy drinks before boarding…

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  • Let’s Get Behind Amtrak Tunnels

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    John Bobsin

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    This editorial article was published in the Asbury Park Press. It is quoted here as a matter of interest, and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Lackawanna Coalition. It’s all water under the bridge now, or more precisely, water over the tunnel. But the release on Tuesday of a federal Government Accountability Office…

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  • Report Disputes Christie’s Basis for Halting Tunnel

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    John Bobsin

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    This article was published in the New York Times. It is quoted here as a matter of interest, and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Lackawanna Coalition. Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey exaggerated when he declared that unforeseen costs to the state were forcing him to cancel the new train tunnel planned…

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