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Interborough Express Engineering and Design Phase Underway

August 2, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the engineering and design phase of the Interborough Express has started, the next step in the development of the transit project.

Transit

Vonashek Appointed Seventh President of MTA Metro-North Railroad

February 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced that Justin Vonashek has been appointed president of MTA Metro-North Railroad. Vonashek will succeed Catherine Rinaldi.

Commuter Rail

Metro-North Requests One-Year Extension for Trail Negotiation

January 28, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire
Metro-North Commuter Railroad has requested a one-year extension from the Surface Transportation Board for the negotiation period regarding trail use of the 41.1-mile Beacon Line in Dutchess and Putnam Counties, New York.

Amtrak

Feds Send Money to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for Scranton-to-New York project

January 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire
After receiving federal money to expand passenger rail across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is taking the next step in making the Scranton to New York Penn Station Passenger Rail Corridor project happen.

History

Why Are There No Trains on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge?

November 21, 2024 Todd DeFeo
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened 60 years ago today, on Nov. 21, 1964, connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn and forever changing the histories of both boroughs.

Transit

LIRR Provides Pumper Tanks to Help Suffolk County Fire Departments Battle Brush Fires

November 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The MTA Long Island Rail Road has provided Suffolk County firefighters with a pumper tank to help control brush fires in the county.

Transit

Staten Island’s New R211S Cars Out With Technical Issues

November 20, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
Staten Island’s new R211 cars, unveiled just weeks ago, have been sidelined by technical issues, the Staten Island Advance reported.

Amtrak

Feds Announce $1.5 Billion for 19 Northeast Corridor Projects

November 15, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Federal Railroad Administration announced nearly $1.5 billion for 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor.

Miscellaneous

Port Authority Proposes Toll and Fare Hikes for Bridges, Tunnels, PATH

November 15, 2024 New Jersey Monitor
When the new year starts, New Jersey drivers heading into Manhattan may pay more for tolls, PATH riders may see higher fares, and treats at Newark airport may cost 15% more.

Transit

New York Governor Revives Congestion Pricing to Renewed Jersey Opposition

November 14, 2024 New Jersey Monitor
The renewed proposal drew opposition from New Jersey’s elected leaders even before Hochul’s announcement was made. Gov. Phil Murphy and others have repeatedly charged the plan would tax New Jersey commuters and shift traffic and pollution to this side of the Hudson, all to benefit the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

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