Tenths are far easier to record in decimal format, rather than converting fractions in 16ths to numeric (decimal). From a scientific point of view it makes...
Fixing Problems in Tunnels, but Keeping Trains Running By MICHAEL LUO, The New York Times Published: June 2, 2004 The tunnels that feed into Pennsylvania...
Last night, on the 10:16 Ronkonkoma train out of Penn, I was sitting back relaxing when the train braked. I heard a bit of a shreik come from the seat across...
Not poor construction - poor/deferred/non-existent mantenance and too many overly fed bottoms!!! ... From: Jean Dupree To: LIRRCommuters@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
The MTA Board is considering several proposed changes to the current Rules of Conduct which govern conduct on MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) subways, buses,...
Photography n Boston requires a permit but if you are a tourist they wont bother you. Most likely the blinding the motorman was the case and when rail fanning...
Well the flash was accidental, I prefer non-flash photos (ambient lighting looks better) However it is the new policy of Boston that no photography is allowed...
Also look at the proposed legislation for NY: http://mta.info/nyct/rules/staffsummary.htm Section 1050.9 In order to further enhance passenger security and...
Fotogs rail against subway picture ban By BILL EGBERT DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER With transit officials trying to shut cameras out of the subways, a group of...
Has anyone had a look at the new timetable that goes into effect in 2 weeks? Seems like every train I take is either leaving earlier (in the AM) or arriving...
The cancellations and delays for trains heading east of Babylon during the height of yesterdays evening rush were due to an "abondoned" package at Bayshore....
35-40 minutes to get drivers and buses to the station is amazingly fast if you think of the logistics of it. It's not like they are sitting in a depot waiting...
Of course that is 30-45 minutes AFTER the second train has been stopped in Babylon. All in all it was more than 90 minutes after the LIRR knew that the ...
-- Jean, Sh$t happens sometimes and when your on a road of rails there is no way to detour around a situation. It is the chance you take when when using the...
In a message dated 6/11/2004 12:18:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jeandupree@... writes: So what you're saying is LIRR has no real contingency plan & they...
On many levels, a better train Commuters and workers helped NJ Transit design the next generation Friday, June 11, 2004, BY JOE MALINCONICO, Star-Ledger Staff ...
Ok, so lets look at the numbers: 12 Comet V train (max that can be hauled) 6 cars at 103 seats (120-17) = 618 6 cars at 95 seats (120-25) = 570 12 cars = 1188...
Mr. Dermody: I have to take extreme issue with the service disruptions that we will have to endure for the sake of the US Open. It is 100% unacceptable that we...
Whats going on in Penn Station during the evening rush hour? Over the past week and a half to two weeks, I don't think my train has left from the same track 2...
In a message dated 6/11/2004 1:22:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time, carnegie41@... writes: Whats going on in Penn Station during the evening rush hour? Over...
Interesting article in today's NYtimes.com: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/11/nyregion/11TRAI.html At least the LIRR runs all hours. Too bad if you miss a MN...
... Not $243 million per car, $243 million for 100 cars with an option for 100 more at $193 million. ... At least they aren't stupid enough to require a new...
Tonight's Ronkonkoma 9:16 train was barrels of fun... whoever was at the wheel kept hitting the brakes... what felt like the emergency brakes. We would be...
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