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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2018

Report proposes integrating Metro-North, LIRR fares to boost access

NYC Comptroller Stringer called on the MTA to improve job access, reduce commute times, extend the reach of the transit system, and relieve overcrowding.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2018

LIRR Launches New Service for People with Mobility Issues

LIRR Care will serve as a customer assistance program for those who need an extra helping hand to navigate the railroad system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2018

Stantec to lead $1.9 billion rail modernization project

The project will add a 9.8-mile third track and add critical capacity on Long Island Rail Road’s busiest corridor.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2017

Amtrak continues next phase of Penn Station infrastructure work

The railroad is working with NJ TRANSIT and Long Island Rail Road on an overall service plan that minimizes the impact to all New York Penn Station customers to the greatest extent possible.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2017

NY rail systems begin using work trains to clear 'slimy leaf debris'

A specialized Metro-North work train sprays water at high pressure, and specially equipped highway/rail trucks use rail scrubbers to remove crushed leaf residue from the tracks.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2017

LIRR project draws 700+ women, minority, vet-owned co.'s to forum

The project would require many different types of businesses from across different market sectors to participate, including construction and landscaping; and architecture and engineering.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2017

Statistics show NJ Transit logged most accidents among U.S. commuter railroads

The 21 accidents disclosed online by the FRA were more than double those involving the Long Island Rail Road, the nation’s largest passenger-train service.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2017

NY MTA CEO Prendergast to step down this month

He oversaw the Second Avenue Subway development since Governor Cuomo appointed him as chairman in 2013.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2016

N.Y. MTA adds Apple Pay, Masterpass options to mobile ticket app

Starting tomorrow morning, Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road customers will be able to use the digital wallet technology to purchase their tickets through MTA eTix.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2016

N.Y. MTA to roll out mobile rail ticketing app

The MTA eTix app, developed by Masabi, will to be rolled out next month on select lines; available to all LIRR & Metro-North customers by end of 2016.

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