Metro-North

When it comes to commutes, many in New York City have a lot to say about how theirs could improve. But apparently not Metro-North riders.

Metro-North travelers will no longer be required to wear face masks on trains in Connecticut. The change comes after New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the end of the mask mandate on mass transit systems including on subways, buses and more. It’s still recommended that travelers wear face coverings on public transit, but it’s not required. In April, the...

Taking the train this weekend? You might not have to wait as long for a train. The MTA is helping New Yorkers get a head-start for their three-day weekend by adding more trains to Friday’s afternoon service. The LIRR will run 11 extra afternoon trains to accommodate customers traveling early for the holiday weekend. The Metro-North Railroad will operate three…

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The MTA unveiled a new app to answer the top passenger complaint: “Why do I have to use multiple apps to take the train?”

News 4’s Andrew Siff reports with all the details.

Metro-North’s largest union is calling for an end to the mask mandate on trains. The head of the Association of Commuter Rail Employees said masks should be optional — not mandatory — because members who have tried to enforce the mandate have been physically and verbally assaulted by defiant riders. “This safety measure has become unenforceable and a hazard in…

Metro-North crews have been working daily to make sure the railroads stay on track during the heatwave, including looking for any damage on the tracks from prolonged heat, Lynda Baquero reports.

Face masks are still required when riding MTA subway or buses in, but you wouldn’t know it based on the level of compliance that has fallen off significantly in recent months. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

The president of the Connecticut Commuter Rail Council called it the biggest day ever for the Waterbury line.

There will some big changes for riders to note starting Friday, as more LIRR and Metro-North trains have been added, while nine subway lines have planned work throughout the weekend.

Two Metro-North workers are being hailed as heroes after helping save a dog on the tracks that had run off from its owner, and in doing so bringing train service to a standstill while narrowly avoiding tragedy.

Two Metro-North workers are being hailed as heroes for helping save a dog on the tracks. NBC New York’s Gus Rosendale reports.

This Saturday you might spot hundreds of Santas parading the streets of NYC. Don’t panic (or do)- because SantaCon is back! Boozy Santa Clauses will be making their way to the Big Apple once again for what has become an annual bar crawl tradition — this after last year’s SantaCon was canceled due to the ongoing pandemic. The event,...

The MTA’s third-busiest train station is getting a big facelift. Lynda Baquero reports on a full renovation of the White Plains Station.

Ida’s pass through the tri-state area has impacted public transportation, including in New York City. Service remains a mess as various lines continue suspended. Myles Miller reports.

Much of the New York City subway and NJ Transit service remained suspended Friday morning following a night that saw commuters rescued from stalled trains underground and stations flooded with historic deluges from Ida. NBC New York’s team coverage.

By Thursday night, only the city’s W and E subway lines were still shut down, though partial suspensions were reported on almost a dozen lines and nearly that many had delays. NBC New York’s Jessica Cunnington reports.

The subways – which famously run 24/7 – were brought to a complete halt because of Hurricane Ida’s remnants. Jessica Cunnington reports.

At least 23 people died, including a New York City toddler, and tens of thousands were overwhelmed by floods as the remnants of Hurricane Ida devastated the tri-state area overnight with historic rainfall, at least one tornado and savage winds.