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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 25, 2024

Long Island Rail Road Marks 190 Years

The LIRR is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, carrying more than 200,000 customers each weekday. Last year in conjunction with the opening of Grand Central Madison and Main Line Third Track, it operated more than 77,000 more trains than it did the prior year.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 12, 2024

Metro-North, LIRR Experience Record On-Time Performance

Metro-North was able to achieve the record on-time performance while still maintaining its aggressive infrastructure program, with crews working to complete a major switch replacement project on Grand Central Terminal’s upper level.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 2, 2024

New York MTA Makes Progress in Expanding Accessibility, Projects Planned for 2024

In 2023, the MTA launched expanded pilots of multiple features to improve wayfinding in subway stations.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 21, 2023

New York MTA Board Approves Series of Procurements

These contracts are made possible by the support and investment from the federal government.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 30, 2023

New York MTA Identifies $427M in 2024 Proposed Budget Savings

The MTA is ahead of schedule toward identifying $500 million in savings annually beginning in 2025.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 20, 2023

LIRR Names New Acting President

Rob Free succeeds Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi who had served as Interim LIRR President since February of 2022.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 4, 2023

New York MTA Launches 'Courtesy Counts' Ad Campaign

The 34 illustrations that will be a part of this campaign feature a variety of creative artwork with messaging reminding transit customers about different ways to respect fellow riders and encourage courteous behavior.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 21, 2023

Agencies Take Initiative During Rail Safety Week

Transit agencies across the U.S. are launching initiatives during Rail Safety Week to ensure passengers feel secure in their travels.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 6, 2023

Penn Station’s Long Island Rail Road Train Hall Renovations Complete

WSP was the program management consultant for the $700 million project, which significantly improved passenger circulation and eased congestion at Penn Station.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 11, 2023

Skanska, Others Complete $395M Renovation of Pennsylvania Station Concourse

Construction on the project began in January of 2021 and the team achieved substantial completion in March 2023.

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