One of the legacies of commuter access to Manhattan is that it was developed by a number of different railroads, each with their… Continue Reading LIRR East Side Access Delayed Again
On most railroad systems, passengers present their tickets to train crew who walk the aisles, making holes in the ticket with their time-honored… Continue Reading Conductor’s Punch: Obsolete?
Federal law requires commuter rail operators to implement an advanced safety technology, Positive Train Control (PTC), by 2015. However, many operating agencies protest… Continue Reading MTA Rails Say Safety Deadline Tough
This article was published in the Bergen Record. It is quoted here as a matter of interest, and does not necessarily reflect the… Continue Reading Amtrak’s Gateway Proposal Includes “Bergen Loop” to N.Y.C.
Having a nightcap on the way home has been a commuter tradition for many years. Years ago, there were bar cars on some… Continue Reading LIRR Curbs Alcohol on Some Trains
This editorial article was published in the Asbury Park Press. It is quoted here as a matter of interest, and does not necessarily… Continue Reading Let’s Get Behind Amtrak Tunnels
This article was published in the New York Times. It is quoted here as a matter of interest, and does not necessarily reflect… Continue Reading Report Disputes Christie’s Basis for Halting Tunnel
This article was published in the Asbury Park Press. It is quoted here as a matter of interest, and does not necessarily reflect… Continue Reading NJDOT Chief Wants to Work on Reliability
This article was published in the Daily Record and summarized by one of our members. It is quoted here as a matter of… Continue Reading Record Transit Aid for NJ in Senate Transportation Bill
Continuing track maintenance on the Gladstone Branch this summer has required bus service replacing trains on weekdays between roughly 9:30 a.m. and 3:30… Continue Reading Weekday Midday Busing Resumes on Gladstone Branch