Fare increases on MTA rail lines (Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad) are effective March 1, and average 8-9%. NYC Transit (subway… Continue Reading MTA Fares Increase March1 and March 3
In the ticket vending machines used by NJ Transit, as in those used in most transit systems, if you buy a $1 ticket… Continue Reading Bye-Bye to Dollar Coins
Why do NJ Transit rail services remain substantially reduced nearly 4 months after Hurricane Sandy? A shortage of wheels for rail rolling stock… Continue Reading No Wheels Means No Trains
Metro-North Railroad has announced fare increases effective March 1 on all its lines, including the lines in New York State operated by NJ… Continue Reading M-N Fare Increase Hits NJT Stations Too
Morris & Essex and Montclair-Boonton lines are scheduled to restore service at noon, Saturday, Feb. 9; service had been suspended at 8 p.m.… Continue Reading M&E, Montclair Restored after Storm
On Friday, February 1st, Grand Central Terminal (GCT) celebrated 100 years as a great place to arrive in Midtown Manhattan. The current terminal… Continue Reading Grand Central Terminal Celebrates 100th Birthday!
According to New Jersey State Transportation Commissioner Jim Simpson, NJ Transit is probably the most complex transportation company in the country; “It’s more… Continue Reading Commish: NJT Head Needs Help
NJ Transit service as of mid-January continues to be limited since Superstorm Sandy on some lines, mainly those relying on electric service to… Continue Reading Safer Yards for Next Storm?
New Jersey Transit has just posted new schedules for all rail lines to their web site, as service takes another step toward returning… Continue Reading NJT Posts New Rail Schedules without Notice
According to various media sources, the “cliff deal” tax bill passed by Congress this week increases the tax benefit available to transit commuters… Continue Reading Commuter Tax Benefit Restored
