Part of the reason the LIRR answers to no-one is because they (theoretically) answer to everyone. They are subject to FRA regulations (feds), The MTA (Multi...
This morning's 6:57 train got cancelled due to "equipment trouble". There was an announcement "customers are asked to board the next westbound train" without...
The MTA is a state-run public benefit agency. No federal agency exercises adminstrative control over the MTA. Only certain railroad operations are subject to...
I *did* get an M7 going home today though, and once again I was MUCH MUCH MUCH happier with the ride than on the old clunky trains. Sorry... I prefer high...
Question: How many cars was the 7:06? Just curious. Take solace in the fact that you weren't further west and had to wait longer. I'd imagine the train only...
I must admit that I am getting used to the M7s. However, I must say that they create a LOT more noise when they zoom by... they clank like there is a lot of...
In a message dated 4/1/2004 8:47:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... The toilets on the M7s are nightmares. I have worked 10 car trains where there is only one...
Was there a mass-failure of M-1 and M-3 cars this week??? I ask this based on some comments made about short trains this week, and yesterday the 5:41 PM...
Many news organizations have reported: "While Bush is in the convention center Sept. 2, the Secret Service wants all Amtrak, NJTransit and Long Island Rail...
Peril under the rivers With terrorism a threat, Washington must help to fund improvements in escape routes from LIRR, NJ Transit tunnels April 1, 2004, Newsday...
We also had a new MT last night on the way home, too bad we were 2 cars short! ... From: Jean Dupree [mailto:jeandupree@...] Sent: Thursday, April 01,...
Wow... that was one of the things I thought had really improved with the m& line. I guess I can scratch that one off the list. ... where ... new!! I can't...
Sorry if this was already posted, I checked the links page and didn't see it there. http://www.nycrail.com/lirr/lirr.htm and the very colorful section of...
I think this whole security thing has gone too far. Shutting down Penn station is absolutely ridiculous. Mass chaos will result from all the commuters trying...
I'm totally opposed to railway passenger screening. It will delay people's commute alot. Many less people ride airlines, thus it makes screening more...
I've heard on the news that the government is going to be testing bag screening in train stations, possibly Penn station. I wish this was some kind of cruel...
Whether it cause4s huge delays or not depends on how the screening is done. If it is a "passive" system - where people pass through a detector of some kind...
The Moscow subway system moves more people per day than any other single rail system. They also have had some serious terrorist incidents there where many...
I think that everyone can agree that proper security is essential for any mass transit system, whether it protects us from terrorists or petty thieves. Nobody...
Clearly, the rise in international terrorism has raised our security concerns. I don't know that random bag checks are the answer - I look like 'most every...
A passive system that could have sensors (installed by entrances to the terminal or tracks) could be effective and not cause delays. But I'm against anything...
WHAT'S your take on the trains? Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA Are the seats too small? Are the cars too narrow and confining? Or are the new trains a welcome...
Dermody's comments are funny: "They are great cars," said LIRR President James Dermody. "They ride very well and from a railroad point of view, they perform...
One poster on the Newsday page wrote: I love how they can't use the M7's on Friday and Saturday nights because the bathrooms are conducive to extracurricular...
hello all, i just found out...there is a partial power failure in southeast nassau...in the massapequa area. does anyone know if this is affecting service on...
I would never be surprised at what people might stoop to do. Given the size of the lavatory....anything (drugs, sex, etc.) is possible. [Just my writer's...
did anyone see the broadcast where reporter jeff rossen ( i think thats the spelling) rode the new m-7 train to babylon early tuesday afternoon? he interviewed...
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