Bright, spacious Moynihan Train Hall opens at Penn Station
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and transit officials have cut the ribbon on a gleaming new train hub that will ease crowding at New York's Penn Station.
Railroads install PTC safety technology before deadline
Federal regulators say the railroad industry has installed an automatic braking system on nearly 58,000 miles of track where it is required ahead of a yearend deadline.
NY's commuter railroads meet federal safety deadline
New York's two commuter railroads have met a federally mandated deadline to install an emergency braking system.
MTA workers busted for massive overtime fraud
Five MTA workers who were some of the agency's highest-paid employees in recent years are accused of racking up more than $1 million in overtime pay for hours they never worked.
Mass transit could suffer 'horrendous' cuts without federal bailout, MTA says
New York's bus and subway service could be cut by 40% if Congress doesn't step in to approve a federal bailout.
MTA requesting federal funding
The MTA is pleading for help from federal lawmakers to try and stay afloat as it is currently losing $200M a week due to decreased ridership.
LIRR launches PPE vending machines at Penn Station
The Long Island Rail Road announced Thursday that it has changed two vending machines at two locations inside of Penn Station to allow customers to buy personal protective equipment to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Mass transit still has problems after storm
Various public transit agencies in the New York City region were still trying to get service restored on Wednesday morning after Tropical Storm Isaias caused widespread damage.
Most service on New York-area commuter railroads suspended
Service on all commuter railroads in the area is suspended.
MTA to use UV lamps to sanitize subways and buses
MTA Chairman Pat Foye announced a pilot program to use ultraviolet lamps to clean trains, buses, and possibly even stations.
MTA chairman: Pandemic fare hike is a 'nonstarter'
MTA Chairman Patrick Foye said although the agency is facing a massive financial crisis amid the pandemic, he does not support a fare hike.
Trains, buses, ferries blow horns to honor transit workers | #SoundTheHorn
More than 4,000 long-haul trains, commuter trains, subways, buses, ferries, and other transit vehicles sounded their horns at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to pay tribute to the employees who are keeping the region moving during the coronavirus pandemic.
MTA to reduce subway, bus, railroad service
Ridership on New York's subways, buses, and commuter railroads has plummeted more than 80% since authorities took drastic steps to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus amid a global pandemic. And now the MTA has announced that it will begin reducing service on Wednesday in response to that drop.
MTA: 23 employees test positive for COVID-19 coronavirus
The MTA revealed that 23 employees across New York City Transit and the Long Island Rail Road have reportedly tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus as of March 18.
MTA faces 'national crisis,' asks for federal bailout
The New York area's subways, buses, and commuter railroads have experienced a sharp drop in ridership during the coronavirus pandemic.
Long Island officials object to LIRR fare hike plan
Elected officials are calling on the MTA to abandon the plan for an increase on LIRR fares.
Restauranteur, author and model B. Smith dies at 70
Restaurateur, author and model Barbara Elaine Smith, best known as B. Smith, has died at her home on Long Island as a result of early-onset Alzheimer ’s disease, her husband and daughter announced on Facebook on Sunday.
Uber adds new feature to help LIRR commuters catch their train on-time
Uber is making it easier for LIRR commuters to get a ride to the train station and catch their train on time.
MTA launches new campaign to crack down on hate crimes
The MTA has launched an aggressive campaign to combat hate on mass transit.
LIRR third-track project is ahead of schedule, MTA says
The project to add a third track on the LIRR from Floral Park to Hicksville is ahead of schedule.