MTA reports surge in subway ridership as congestion pricing takes effect
Everyone wants to know the impact of congestion pricing on the roads and the rails. An early snapshot from the MTA shows the ...
NY governor touts increased surveillance amid MTA mayhem: Cameras in 'every single subway car'
After a surge in violence in the New York subway in the last few weeks, Gov. Kathy Hochul boasts that security cameras have ...
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Cameras Will be in 435 New Subway Cars that MTA Wants to Buy for $1.27B–But Only If New Budget Gets OK
The good news: at its last board meeting of 2024, the MTA tentatively approved a $1.27 billion contract to purchase 435 new ...
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New York City Is Getting Rid of Its Iconic Orange and Yellow Subway Cars
After half a century, New York City is retiring its iconic orange and yellow subway cars. This year, the Metropolitan ...
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Lawmaker wants to require MTA to install subway platform barriers
State lawmakers want subway officials to install fixed platform barriers or invest in high-tech gates at all 472 subway ...
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MTA Prepares to Replace New York’s Iconic Orange Subway Cars
Over a period of four years, the MTA will order 1,500 new subway cars to replace nearly 22% of New York City’s subway fleet, the report says. Users on X highlighted that the two-seat rows in ...
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Wabtec hybrid locomotives approved for full use in New York subway system
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved the use of new Wabtec battery-diesel hybrid locomotives for ...
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Riders reminisce as New York retires iconic subway cars
This seating arrangement encouraged subway riders to engage with ... According to an MTA news release, the new cars will feature security cameras in every car, more accessible seating, brighter ...