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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2018

NYC Transit launching town halls to discuss system modernization

The Fast Forward Plan includes goals such as installing new signal and track infrastructure for subways and accelerating accessibility.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2018

New York MTA advancing plan to bring BRT to Staten Island

The system will provide faster travel along Staten Island’s North Shore to and from the St. George Ferry Terminal for more than 12,000 people.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2018

'Overcrowding' to no longer be used as excuse for late NYC trains

As part of an overhaul of how information and train delays are collected and reported, officials will use the data to speed up slow trains.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2018

NYC Transit hires first-ever accessibility chief

Tasked with overseeing and implementing initiative to expand accessibility to subway and bus customers, and improve paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2018

NYC Transit continues work to improve rail accessibility

The 86 St R project will add elevators and reconfigure station infrastructure — such as handrails, turnstiles and powered gates, Braille signage, and platform panels — for full accessibility.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2018

NYCT expanding some bus, rail service to accomodate demand

The changes will result in shorter wait times and reduced crowding on the lines at certain times.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2018

New York MTA to unveil Bus Action Plan to improve service

This is the first of several action plans to be released by NYCT President Andy Byford to shape his overarching corporate plan due within his first 100 days on the job.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2018

NY MTA taps Trillium CNG for extended maintenance, ops contract

Company will remotely monitor the performance of the stations, plus make regularly scheduled on-site visits and conduct annual fuel quality tests.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2018

MTA honors 34 NYC Transit employees for heroism, service

NYCT President Andy Byford presented the annual Medals of Excellence to transit employees, including the Department of Subways, Department of Buses, and Staten Island Railway.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2018

NY MTA approves $1.4B purchase of 535 new railcars

As part of the contract awarded to Kawasaki Rail, the new subway cars will be built in New York and Nebraska. 

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