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LIRR trains are running on a weekend schedule due to Nor’Easter. NBC New York’s Katherine Creag gives us more details.

2021 offers hope for a rebound: a new administration considered more friendly to public transit needs; vaccines that will slow the virus’ spread and help bring back commuters; federal stimulus dollars to blunt some of the pandemic’s effects and advances in major infrastructure projects

With new technology rollouts, the MTA will now have positive train control that will reduce accidents, Pei-Sze Cheng reports.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal says Metro-North faces an existential crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic, called it a “fiscal tsunami” and is urging Congress to provide for relief for the Metropolitan Transit Authority. The Metropolitan Transit Authority said it is considering laying off thousands of employees and making deep reductions to subway service and a news conference was held in...

A terrifying tumble for the driver of a car in Westchester when it flew off a parking lot and crashed near the tracks of the Metro-North line. Lynda Baquero reports.

Commuters were shocked to see a BMW sedan fly through chainlink fence and fall about 20 feet, crashing next to the tracks of the Metro-North line. No trains were running through the Pleasantville station when the vehicle crashed just feet from the tracks, suspending service between North White Plains and Mount Kisco for almost 30 minutes, transit officials said. Police…

Without another stimulus effort from Washington, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is prepared to decide on “draconian” service cuts and layoffs after sounding the alarm for months of a multi-billion dollar shortfall brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Significant budget-saving measures could be decided on as soon as next month and approved by December, MTA Chairman Pat Foye said Friday. “Our…

The MTA is testing their first air filtration and purification system in the metro-north system, John Chandler reports.

In addition to planned toll and fare increases coming, the MTA said subway and bus service could be cut as much as 40 percent, while rail service to suburbs in New York, Connecticut and Long Island could be reduced up to 50 percent

In addition to planned toll and fare increases coming, the MTA said subway and bus service could be cut as much as 40 percent, while rail service to suburbs in New York, Connecticut and Long Island could be reduced up to 50 percent. Katherine Creag reports.

Motorists and mass transit riders in New York already facing fare and toll increases next year and in 2023 could face drastic service cuts if the federal government doesn’t help the Metropolitan Transportation Authority out of a gaping budget hole brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. NBC New York’s Katherine Creag reports.

The MTA painted a doomsday scenario detailing how some branches would be eliminated as part of proposed drastic and draconian cuts to service, and Metro-North lines west of the Hudson would be on the chopping block

Under one plan, the MTA would cut all Metro-North service to Rockland and Orange counties — something that infuriated and stunned officials and commuters there. NBC New York’s Marc Santia reports.

Subway service could be cut up to 40 percent, and bus service as much as 50 percent, the MTA says if they don’t get billions in the form of federal aid. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

Mass transit is dealing with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias and the extensive damage left behind. Rana Novini reports.

Metro-North is accepting cash payments on all trains again. The rail service stopped accepting cash on trains because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers can also use cash to purchase tickets at Metro-North ticket vending machines. Tickets can also be purchased electronically on MTA eTix.  Metro-North customers and employees are required to wear a face mask or covering on all...

As more businesses that closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to open, Metro-North has made some changes that will affect the way people commute. Face masks or face coverings are required on Metro-North property and floor decals have been added to give a visual indication of social distancing space at some locations. The changes come as Phase One of…

The MTA is giving itself a pat on the back after numbers show marked improvement for timeliness — but not all riders are ready to board the transit agency’s comeback train