METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby StaffApril 25, 2013

MTA track worker struck, killed by train

The victim, a 58-year-old, was pronounced dead at the scene and trains were delayed during the investigation.

Read More →
ArticlesApril 24, 2013

Innovative Operator Profile: Engineering Advantage

Brown Coach Vice President Stephen B. Brown, P.E., has a unique education that makes him stand out from most coach operators.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 16, 2013

MTA, NJ Transit up security in wake of Boston bombing

Both agencies increased police patrols. NYPD gave additional attention to the subway system and NJ Transit reminded riders to report suspicious activity to the police.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffApril 8, 2013

Hampton Roads may cut free rides for college students

Because of the agency’s budgetary problems, an APTA review recommended it cut or raise rates on a program that provides free transportation for college students, whose colleges pay an annual fee to participate.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2013

N.Y. MTA offering MetroCards for paratransit users

The free passes, which will be distributed to more than 170,000 people over the next year-and-a-half, can be used for up to four free trips on the Staten Island Railway, the subway system or on local buses.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2013

$4.5B N.Y. subway track to open in 2016

The new track is expected to carry 220,000 riders a day upon completion.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2013

Hampton Roads Transit light rail study still under way

The study began in 2009 but has been delayed several times. The study is intended to give officials an idea of ridership, costs and logistics for a light rail extension.

Read More →
Newsby StaffDecember 31, 2012

Web Extra: New York City’s transit system bears up under historic storm

For the men and women who run the MTA’s vast network of subways and buses, Superstorm Sandy was a trial, not by fire, but by wind and water.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2012

Hurricane Sandy damage to N.Y. MTA nearly $5B

The total equals approximately one year of the transit system’s capital budget.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
ArticlesNovember 15, 2012

How to Prepare Passenger Rail Service for Special Events

Crowd control, ticketing and providing timely service can become challenging in the midst of large events. Establishing a command center, deploying volunteers and conducting outreach through the media can help.

Read More →