Amtrak
Massive Penn Station Expansion Set To Begin By Mid-2012
The Port Authority announced Tuesday the $270 million first phase of the project that includes expanded concourses and extra entryways on the western end of the station.
Senate Committee OKs $20 Million For Gateway Tunnel Project
The project comes with a $14.5 billion price tag.
Amtrak Clears Signal Problem But Delays Continue On Northeast Corridor
Amtrak spokesman Cliff Cole said the problem was located somewhere west of Newark, but further details weren’t immediately disclosed.
Wire Problem Causes Delays For NJ TRANSIT Trains Into NYC During Morning Commute
A NJ TRANSIT spokesman says a train carrying about 500 passengers became stuck in the tunnel heading into New York at about 5:40 a.m. when an overhead wire malfunctioned.
Tri-State Guide To Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Nor’easter Edition
A Nor’easter is making its way toward the Tri-State, meaning there will likely be several transportation delays. That’s why we’re here to help you navigate–when you need it most.
Commuters Root For Metro-North Expansion Plan
“I’m all for it, anything that gets us quicker to work,” said Co-op city resident Mark Vargas.
Key Part Of MTA’s East Access Project Fast-Tracked
The $7.4 billion mega project has been plagued with delays and far-off completion date, putting it on the back burner in the minds of many commuters.
Amtrak To Bring 160 MPH Train Service To New Jersey, Reconfigure NY Penn Station
Trains currently go 135 miles per hour on that section of the Northeast Corridor.
Staten Island, Bronx Prisons Among Those Now Closed In New York
The state recently closed the Arthur Kill Correctional Facility on Staten Island, the seventh prison, camp or work release facility shuttered in 2011 as New York transferred about 2,600 inmates and 1,400 staff to its 60 remaining penal units in an effort to save millions of dollars and remove excess capacity.
Signal Problems To Impact NJ TRANSIT Evening Commute
Delays are expected for Wednesday’s evening commute on three NJ TRANSIT rail lines due to signal problems.
Other States’ Givebacks Could Mean More Money For NY High-Speed Rail
Due to the economy, a number of states have been sending back their federal funds for a high-speed rail, not wanting to match those funds with state money.
Officials Warn Against Travel In Wake Of Snowstorm; Delays, Cancellations On Mass Transit
Transportation officials are advising against any unnecessary travel Sunday because of unsafe driving conditions.
NJ TRANSIT Customers Vent Frustrations After Yet Another Morning Of Issues
Amtrak, which maintains the tunnel, was forced to divert its own trains and NJ TRANSIT’s more numerous ones to the only other tube, which caused the delays.
NJ TRANSIT Rail Riders Not Happy, Survey Finds
The agency’s second customer satisfaction survey shows rail passengers giving an overall grade of 4.2 out of 10. That’s down from 4.5 in April.
Another Morning Of Commuting Woes For NJ TRANSIT Riders
It was another challenging morning for some NJ TRANSIT riders, although perhaps some of the difficulty was mitigated by virtue of the Columbus Day holiday.
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