Soon, all LIRR trains will look like a video I found of a train in India that had people hanging out windows and sitting on the roof. The 5:33 to Hicksville is...
I will probably get crap for this but here it goes anyway... This morning, on the 7:45 Jamaica to Penn, apparently some doors did not open. I inferred this by...
Does anyone know what happened here? Were there witnesses or cameras? Wondering. ... myself ... each ... longer. ... week ... time. ... died ... is ... Back ...
Due to a brush fire in the vicinity of the Carle Place Station, LIRR service is suspended on the main line from Mineola to Hicksville in both directions,...
I am on this train pretty regularly and intended to ask one of the crew members that work it that I occaisionally speak with. I am a little concerned about...
So, I am back. We just completed our biannual pilgrimage to the house of mouse. I have a few stories, and a few observations to share with all of you. First,...
... Glad you are back! ... One of the reasons I wish the Disney management would be brought in to "help" the LIRR improve. If my memory is correct, they move...
Welcome back! I must say, this was one of the most hilarious posts I have read! Very clever. Thanks for making me laugh here at work!!! :) ... house ... with ...
I was hoping people read the "unfortunately, we had one" line for what it was... And John, please understand that I was not attempting to take a jab at people...
... So am I, but I understand your point. We try not to abuse the privilege too, but if it is there and it makes the day better, we use it. She can walk the...
Isn't the hat goofy enough? And, I like the Fail Road more than Disney Land. You NEVER KNOW what's gonna happen on the Fail Road. Disney Land is so ho hum......
Disneyland is a closed finite area not effected by anything other than Disneyland. The LIRR has an open physical plant subject to many more factors than that...
The open physical plant isnt' the reason for the gap problems, for having switches and signals that pre-date anyone working on them, or not properly...
Yeah but at least they genuinely feel bad about the delay and they try not to repeat the same mistake again. Not bad for a bunch of people who smile all the...
OK why did you have to jinx us? Last night was quite a mess on the FR branch with the fire in Hewlett. But seriously I have to give the LIRR some credit - they...
Zero Tolerance for Cell Phones on Jersey Bus Line September 4, 2008 Maybe LIRR cell phone vigilante John Clifford should consider relocating to NJ, say...
Well, true, but… Some of the issues that we were encountering at Disney were a result of tropical storm Fay. While not encoring a direct "Hit" from the eye ...
I saw the alerts last night. Actually, I do have to say, I think the LIRR is getting better about the alerts. There seems to be more of them, and they seem to...
... <yomf@...> wrote: But not everyone's happy with Lakeland's cellular militancy; one disgruntled customer complains, "I pay almost $300 a month for tickets ...
A bus has several obvious differences compared to a train. First, it can stop anywhere and let/throw people off or meet police. Second it is a single-unit, so...
But as evidenced by my sister's experience over the weekend, even when a crew member asked a passenger on the train to lower his boom box, the passenger did...
I think the onboard environment has become like it is because people realize there is no enforcement at all. You are correct, the crew comes in and tells...
I chuckled when I read the comment that said "When I'm on the bus, I'm in "work mode"". Ok, since when is the bus your office? I could care less if anyone...
In a message dated 9/4/2008 11:46:14 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, william_f_joseph@... writes: Actually, I do have to say, I think the LIRR is getting...
I was on the train today, and was delighted when a conductor told some utter asshat that he needed to SHHHHH. Go her! i was so tired of hearing about his...
The MTA Fare Hike—It Isn’t Fair By Gene Russianoff PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 Here we go again. New York’s subway, bus, and commuter fares just went up...
Why do kids act the way they do? Watch "Principals Office" on truTV. I especially liked the one kid who was exlpaining that freedom of speach means that you...