Amtrak

Long Island Rail Road Train (file / credit: LIRR)

Transit Authorities Advise Of Possible Storm-Related Service Changes

The approaching nor’easter that is poised to deal a potentially paralyzing blow to the Tri-State Area has local transit authorities making some changes and preparing their customers for the worst-case scenarios.

2013/02/07

Power Problems Slowing Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT Rail Riders

Amtrak service was temporarily suspended between Newark and New York City because of mechanical problems with the Portal Bridge.

2013/01/23

A train is seen at the Long Island Rail Road station - Great Neck, NY - Jun 6, 2011 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Six Weeks After Sandy, LIRR Restores Normal Service

Floodwaters from the storm poured into Amtrak’s East River tunnels and knocked out the entire signal system that manages Amtrak and LIRR trains between Long Island and Manhattan.

2012/12/10

Flooding damage caused by Sandy at the South Ferry station (credit: MTA New York City Transit / David Henly)

Lhota: MTA Not Expected To Raise Fares To Pay For Sandy Repairs

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is still in a recovery state after the hit it took from superstorm Sandy, but there is some good news for straphangers.

2012/11/28

FILE - Passengers board a Long Island Rail Road train in Hicksville, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Amtrak Hopes To Have East River Tunnels Damaged By Sandy Restored By Christmas

Life after Superstorm Sandy has left Long Island Rail Road commuters in a tight spot – literally. Their trains have been crowded because of storm damage, and they are angry about it.

2012/11/27

More Limited Service Returns To NJ TRANSIT Lines As Post-Sandy Repairs Continue

Limited service has been restored on the Montclair-Boonton Line into Penn Station in New York City and to Hoboken.

2012/11/14

MTA Announces Schedule Changes On A Number Of LIRR Lines Ahead Of Work Week

Temporary repairs to an East River Amtrak tunnel have allowed for the reopening of a number of lines but with a reduced number of trains able to travel through the tunnel.

2012/11/11

Amtrak Train (Photo by Donald Bowers/Getty Images for Amtrak)

Amtrak Tunnels Flooded During Sandy To Reopen Friday

Amtrak has announced plans to reopen three tunnels providing access to and from Penn Station on Friday, nearly two weeks after they were flooded and severely damaged by Superstorm Sandy.

2012/11/07

Port Authority, Amtrak Say They’re Moving Again After Sandy

More mass transit operations are coming online in the wake of superstorm Sandy.

2012/11/01

Flooded tracks at New York Penn Station (credit: NJ TRANSIT)

Amtrak Clears Water From Hudson River Tunnel; Test Train To Run Today

There is still no Amtrak service in or out of New York City, but the railroad is getting closer to changing that.

2012/11/01

A boarded up structure in Fairfield, Conn. ahead of Hurricane Sandy's arrival - Oct. 29, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Conn. Governor Malloy Issues ‘Katrina-Like Warning’ To Residents Who Defied Evacuation Orders

At a news conference, Malloy urged anyone trapped in their home by water to move to the highest point possible. That includes the roof for those in single-floor homes, Malloy said.

2012/10/29

Penn Station NJ TRANSIT delays on Thursday, October 4, 2012. (credit: Eileen Lehpamer, 1010 WINS)

NJ TRANSIT Trains Hit With Delays, Cancellations Due To Signal Problems

As of 10:50 p.m., all North Jersey Coast Line and Northeast Corridor trains leaving New York-Penn Station were subject to 60-90 minute delays because of Amtrak signal issues, NJ TRANSIT spokesman John Durso told WCBS 880.

2012/10/04

Amtrak's Acela Express (credit: Michael Smith/Newsmakers)

Amtrak Plans Series Of High Speed Tests On Northeast Corridor

Amtrak is going to break the speed limit this week in the Northeast Corridor.

2012/09/24

Sen. Robert Menendez at a news conference announcing federal grant for North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue, Sept. 10, 2012. (credit: Alex Silverman/WCBS 880)

North Jersey Fire Department Awarded Federal Grant To Add Dozens More First Responders

Firefighters from North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue are often among the first on the scene for incidents at the Lincoln Tunnel, commuter train and Amtrak tunnels and the New Jersey Turnpike.

2012/09/10