November 2013 – Lackawanna Coalition

Penn Station: Managed Chaos

November 25, 2013

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John Bobsin

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Managing train movements into and out of New York’s Penn Station is “ballet” that brings “Order Out of Chaos”, the title of a… Continue Reading Penn Station: Managed Chaos

NJT Supervisor Nabbed in Bribe Case

November 22, 2013

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John Bobsin

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NJT Management

Observers and critics of NJ Transit sometimes wonder where all the agency’s budget goes. In the case of snow removal at the Trenton… Continue Reading NJT Supervisor Nabbed in Bribe Case

London Subway Plans 24-Hour Service

November 22, 2013

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John Bobsin

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Schedules & Service

Most lines on the New York subway system run continuously, except for planned work programs that sometimes reroute service. Therefore, metropolitan area transit… Continue Reading London Subway Plans 24-Hour Service

NY Subways Set One-Day Record

November 21, 2013

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John Bobsin

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MTA

New York City Subway ridership set a modern one-day record on Thursday, October 24, 2013, when 5,985,311 riders were counted entering the system,… Continue Reading NY Subways Set One-Day Record

Amtrak to Repair East River Tunnels

November 19, 2013

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John Bobsin

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Amtrak

According to an announcement by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), Amtrak will use $86 million in Superstorm Sandy federal recovery funds to perform maintenance… Continue Reading Amtrak to Repair East River Tunnels

Japan Offers High-Speed Rail Financing

November 19, 2013

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John Bobsin

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High-Speed Rail

While U.S.A. efforts to begin a true high-speed rail system remain mired in politics, Japan is eager to export its rail technology, and… Continue Reading Japan Offers High-Speed Rail Financing

Hoboken Waiting Room Reopens

November 19, 2013

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John Bobsin

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Hoboken

NJ Transit has reopened the historic waiting room at Hoboken Terminal; a visit on Monday, November 19 at 5 p.m. confirmed that the… Continue Reading Hoboken Waiting Room Reopens

N.Y. Penn Station Restrooms to Close for Makeover

November 18, 2013

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John Bobsin

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Penn Station (New York)

Several months ago, NJ Transit officials were embarrassed when confronted with evidence that the restrooms on the NJT 7th Avenue concourse in New… Continue Reading N.Y. Penn Station Restrooms to Close for Makeover

MTA Expects Lower Fare Increases

November 14, 2013

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John Bobsin

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MTA

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority expects to scale back fare and toll increases of 7.5% previously planned for 2015 and 2017; now the… Continue Reading MTA Expects Lower Fare Increases

Month: November 2013

Penn Station: Managed Chaos

NJT Supervisor Nabbed in Bribe Case

London Subway Plans 24-Hour Service

NY Subways Set One-Day Record

Amtrak to Repair East River Tunnels

Japan Offers High-Speed Rail Financing

Hoboken Waiting Room Reopens

N.Y. Penn Station Restrooms to Close for Makeover

MTA Expects Lower Fare Increases

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