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Metropolitan Transportation Authority
MTA officials cut the ribbon on new SC42-DM locomotives
Vehicles

MTA unveils new SC42-DM locomotives

The new locomotives will travel much farther under electric power than the current P32 locomotives.
Long Island Rail Road
The new entrance is part of a public-private partnership in which BXP is redeveloping the site, which housed the MTA’s headquarters building from 1979 to 2014.
Management

MTA, BXP begin construction on Grand Central Madison 45th St. entrance

The agency is working to make traveling independently for people with disabilities a reality by giving blind, low vision and deaf or blind customers the ability to navigate its...
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Infrastructure

First segment of MTA Metro-North Railroad Park Avenue Viaduct replaced

This first step in the viaduct replacement process will work towards ensuring the railroad continues to provide safe and reliable Metro-North Railroad train service.
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Fare Collection

MTA continues to expand OMNY

The MTA is utilizing OMNY as its contactless fare payment system to give subway and bus customers a simpler way to pay for their fares using credit or debit card, smartphone, ...
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Facilities

Upgrades completed at MTA’s Metro-North Railroad’s maintenance and operations hub at Croton

The new 400,000 square foot facility, known as the Harmon Shop, will allow MTA Metro-North Railroad to be able to maintain train reliability and meet the maintenance needs of ...
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Management

MTA unveils Climate Resilience Roadmap

April 26, 2024
The roadmap is comprised of a Climate Vulnerability Assessment and 10 core climate resilience goals targeted to address the magnitude of climate threats facing MTA infrastructure...
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Fare Collection

MTA Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Rail Link to accept OMNY as fare payment method

Jan. 30, 2024
Hudson Rail Link users will now be able to join riders of the other services to tap and go with their smart device with a digital wallet, contactless credit or debit card or OMNY...
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Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

MTA celebrates first year of Grand Central Madison service

Since implementation of full service in February, MTA has sold a combined 81,444 tickets for Grand Central Madison between LIRR and Metro-North Railroad.
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Vehicles

MTA Metro-North Railroad rebrands locomotive No. 211 as Heritage Series

Nov. 14, 2023
The rebranding of locomotive No. 211 is the third locomotive to be rebranded to highlight the railroad’s 40 years of service.

Articles & News

Amtrak
Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to celebrate See Tracks? Think Train® Week.
Safety & Security

Transit agencies, state DOT’s come together to participate in See Tracks? Think Train® Week

Sept. 27, 2024
The week was launched by OLI in 2017 to focus attention on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad tracks and trains.
Kendel Ortiz, MBA
40 Under 40

2024 40 Under 40: Kendel Ortiz, MBA

Aug. 20, 2024
Kendel Ortiz, MBA, Deputy Director, Maintenance of Way, Operations Training, MTA Metro-North Railroad.
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Rail

Metro-North pilot program to expand service into Orange and Rockland counties

May 14, 2024
The pilot will see Metro-North begin service on the Haverstraw-Ossining ferries, as well as provide significant ticket and parking discounts.
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Rail

East Coast Transit Agencies Perfecting Method of Dealing with Pectin on the Rails

Dec. 19, 2023
Metro-North Railroad, NJ Transit and SEPTA have recently started using new equipment to manage slippery rail conditions.
Mass Transit
APTA recognized its 2023 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards winners at its Rail Conference that was held in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Safety & Security

APTA honors nine agencies with 2023 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards

June 15, 2023
The awards, which added a new emergency management category this year, recognize transit organizations’ proactive safety and security efforts.
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APTA awarded a Gold Award to Long Island Rail Road as part its Rail Safety Awards.
Safety & Security

APTA names Safety & Security Excellence winners

Sept. 23, 2020
The annual recognition honors transit agencies for innovative and proactive safety and security programs.
MTA/LIRR
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Railroad Signals, PTC, Control Systems and Products

Metro-North, LIRR give PTC update

Aug. 21, 2020
Both railroads remain on schedule to have PTC fully operational throughout the networks by the end of the year.

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Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Management

OP-ED: MTA double speak on capital project completion and costs

Oct. 18, 2024
There is always an agreed upon baseline construction schedule between the MTA and the construction contractor.
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Management

OP-ED: Why not celebrate National Car Free Day every day?

Sept. 20, 2024
Depending upon where you live, consider the public transportation alternative. Try riding a local or express bus, paratransit or commuter van, ferry, light rail, commuter rail...
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Fare Collection

OP-ED: How MTA can reduce fare evasion

Aug. 30, 2024
It is unfair to keep asking commuters to pay a higher fare and continue to see so many who routinely go unpunished for not paying their fare.
Larry Penner
Management

OP-ED: MTA state of good repair versus system expansion

July 12, 2024
The number one priority for the MTA should always be to reach and maintain a state of good repair.
Infrastructure

OP-ED: The $39 billion Gateway Tunnel project, yesterday, today and tomorrow

June 21, 2024
On June 11, FTA Acting Administrator Veronica Vanterpool sent an official 15-day notification letter to Congress for her intent to execute a $6.88 billion CIG New Starts FFGA ...
Infrastructure

OP-ED: Amtrak NEC Portal Bridge Project progress is a glass 25 percent full

May 24, 2024
Work needs to be completed on the Portal Bridge North, followed by the start and completion of Portal Bridge South.
Management

OP-ED: Why MTA major capital projects are so expensive

Feb. 2, 2024
Project cost containment, along with fast tracking procurements and contract change orders for the MTA is sometimes easier said than done due to other significant obstacles.
Facilities

OP-ED: More delay's ahead for $3.1 billion MTA Metro-North Bronx East Penn Station Access

Jan. 12, 2024
The final price tag for the project might grow beyond $3.1 billion
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Infrastructure

Metro-North Railroad begins reconstruction work on 130-year-old Park Avenue Viaduct

Oct. 30, 2023
The first phase of the Park Avenue Viaduct Replacement project, which will cost $590 million and last through 2026, will replace major segments of the elevated steel structure...