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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2020

NY MTA, union call for more penalties for bus operator attacks

The announcement came a week after a B15 bus operator was violently assaulted while driving.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2019

Amtrak to continue infrastructure renewal program at NY Penn Station

This round of renewal work will not require any reductions or modifications in service for Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT trains.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2019

LIRR begins PTC usage on 4 more rail lines

The segment of the Montauk Branch between Babylon and Patchogue received the technology in April, and the Hempstead Branch received it in August.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2019

NY MTA issues RFP to move forward on reorganization plan

Invites vendors with specific expertise in four major categories including, police/safety, and construction/development, to submit bids.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2019

NY MTA Proposes Historic $51 Billion to Modernize Bus, Rail Systems

Proposed investment is by far the highest in the MTA's history, increasing spending on infrastructure by 70% over current levels.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2019

LIRR unveils first customer lactation pod at Penn Station

The first public lactation pod in the MTA system was installed this week near the start of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2019

APTA names 2019 winners of rail safety, security awards

LIRR, Miami-Dade, and Houston Metro were top winners in safety category. DART, Sound Transit, and WMATA named tops in security.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2019

NY budget includes congestion pricing to fund MTA upgrades

Will include the installation of electronic tolling devices on the perimeter of the Central Business District.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2019

Long Island Railroad beta testing real-time train tracker tool

Customers can see real-time positions of all trains on phone, tablet or computer and view train lengths and locations of trouble spots.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2018

LIRR opens upgraded stations with customer-focused improvements

LIRR opened its upgraded Farmingdale station building and also finished a $27 million renovation project at Wantagh Station.

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