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Ambitious Plan for Penn Station Calls for New Skylights, Improved Signage

Midtown South

February 15, 2013

Ambitious Plan for Penn Station Calls for New Skylights, Improved Signage

Plans to improve the station include the installation of skylights, a new elevator and uniform signage.

Queens Midtown Tunnel Resumes Full Service After Sandy

New York City

November 16, 2012

Queens Midtown Tunnel Resumes Full Service After Sandy

Large trucks were allowed back in the tunnels on Nov. 16, 2012.

NJ Transit, LIRR Trains Delayed and Re-Routed at Height of Monday Rush Hour

New York City

July 09, 2012

NJ Transit, LIRR Trains Delayed and Re-Routed at Height of Monday Rush Hour

Signal problems at New York Penn Station snarled trains to and from Manhattan.

LIRR Weekend Booze Ban Starts Tonight

New York City

May 18, 2012

LIRR Weekend Booze Ban Starts Tonight

The Long Island Rail Road is banning alcohol on trains and platforms Friday and Saturday nights.
Freak October Snowstorm Snarls Monday Morning Commute

Manhattan

October 31, 2011

Freak October Snowstorm Snarls Monday Morning Commute

Commuters coming into the city from New Jersey and north of Manhattan experienced heavey delays as train lines were delayed and suspended Monday morning.
LIRR Service Partially Suspended After Lightning Strike

Midtown

September 29, 2011

LIRR Service Partially Suspended After Lightning Strike

Service on the LIRR was temporarily suspended on all lines from Penn Station except the Port Washington line on Thursday afternoon as a result of violent storms.
Metro-North, LIRR and NJ Transit Still Limited as New Yorkers Head Back to Work

Manhattan

August 30, 2011

Metro-North, LIRR and NJ Transit Still Limited as New Yorkers Head Back to Work

Metro-North, Long Island Railroad and NJ Transit restored more train service Tuesday, but are still not at full strength three days after Hurricane Irene slammed the area.
MTA Announces Subway and Bus Shutdown Saturday For Hurricane Irene

Manhattan

August 26, 2011

MTA Announces Subway and Bus Shutdown Saturday For Hurricane Irene

Governor Cuomo orderded the shutdown of all MTA subways, trains and buses Saturday afternoon.
Flash Flood Watch Issued as Storm Soaks Big Apple

Manhattan

August 14, 2011

Flash Flood Watch Issued as Storm Soaks Big Apple

Manhattan was under a flash flood watch Sunday as heavy rain soaked much of the city, according to the National Weather Service.
LIRR Service Disruptions to Continue Until Friday, MTA Says

Manhattan

May 11, 2011

LIRR Service Disruptions to Continue Until Friday, MTA Says

Long Island Rail Road customers continued to experience delays during the morning rush on Wednesday.
Holiday Train Show Opens at Grand Central Terminal

Midtown

November 23, 2010

Holiday Train Show Opens at Grand Central Terminal

The Holiday Train Show attracts enthusiasts of all ages.
Riders Disagree With Reports on Commuter Train Timeliness

Manhattan

July 27, 2010

Riders Disagree With Reports on Commuter Train Timeliness

Official reports claim 96 percent of commuter trains are on time, but passengers say up to 25 percent are late.

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