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    Infrastructure

    First segment of MTA Metro-North Railroad Park Avenue Viaduct replaced

    Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA)
    June 13, 2024
    This first step in the viaduct replacement process will work towards ensuring the railroad continues to provide safe and reliable Metro-North Railroad train service.
    MTA
    Fare Collection

    MTA continues to expand OMNY

    Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA)
    May 22, 2024
    The MTA is utilizing OMNY as its contactless fare payment system to give subway and bus customers a simpler way to pay for their fares using credit or debit card, smartphone, ...
    MTA
    Facilities

    Upgrades completed at MTA’s Metro-North Railroad’s maintenance and operations hub at Croton

    Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA)
    May 13, 2024
    The new 400,000 square foot facility, known as the Harmon Shop, will allow MTA Metro-North Railroad to be able to maintain train reliability and meet the maintenance needs of ...
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    Management

    MTA unveils Climate Resilience Roadmap

    April 26, 2024
    The roadmap is comprised of a Climate Vulnerability Assessment and 10 core climate resilience goals targeted to address the magnitude of climate threats facing MTA infrastructure...
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    Fare Collection

    MTA Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Rail Link to accept OMNY as fare payment method

    Jan. 30, 2024
    Hudson Rail Link users will now be able to join riders of the other services to tap and go with their smart device with a digital wallet, contactless credit or debit card or OMNY...
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    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    MTA celebrates first year of Grand Central Madison service

    Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA)
    Jan. 24, 2024
    Since implementation of full service in February, MTA has sold a combined 81,444 tickets for Grand Central Madison between LIRR and Metro-North Railroad.
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    Vehicles

    MTA Metro-North Railroad rebrands locomotive No. 211 as Heritage Series

    Nov. 14, 2023
    The rebranding of locomotive No. 211 is the third locomotive to be rebranded to highlight the railroad’s 40 years of service.
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    Infrastructure

    Metro-North Railroad begins reconstruction work on 130-year-old Park Avenue Viaduct

    Oct. 30, 2023
    The first phase of the Park Avenue Viaduct Replacement project, which will cost $590 million and last through 2026, will replace major segments of the elevated steel structure...
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    Maintenance

    Metro-North Railroad returns to near-normal schedule after mudslide incident in Scarborough Oct. 21

    Oct. 24, 2023
    Metro-North is adjusting schedules and canceling four of the 158 trains the railroad operates on the line daily to reduce the potential for congestion-related delays.

    Articles & News

    Kendel Ortiz, MBA
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Kendel Ortiz, MBA

    Brandon Lewis
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Kendel Ortiz, MBA, Deputy Director, Maintenance of Way, Operations Training, MTA Metro-North Railroad.
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    Rail

    Metro-North pilot program to expand service into Orange and Rockland counties

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 14, 2024
    The pilot will see Metro-North begin service on the Haverstraw-Ossining ferries, as well as provide significant ticket and parking discounts.
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    Rail

    East Coast Transit Agencies Perfecting Method of Dealing with Pectin on the Rails

    Brandon Lewis
    Dec. 19, 2023
    Metro-North Railroad, NJ Transit and SEPTA have recently started using new equipment to manage slippery rail conditions.
    Mass Transit
    APTA recognized its 2023 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards winners at its Rail Conference that was held in Pittsburgh, Pa.
    Safety & Security

    APTA honors nine agencies with 2023 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    June 15, 2023
    The awards, which added a new emergency management category this year, recognize transit organizations’ proactive safety and security efforts.
    Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Patrick Cashin
    APTA awarded a Gold Award to Long Island Rail Road as part its Rail Safety Awards.
    Safety & Security

    APTA names Safety & Security Excellence winners

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Sept. 23, 2020
    The annual recognition honors transit agencies for innovative and proactive safety and security programs.
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    Railroad Signals, PTC, Control Systems and Products

    Metro-North, LIRR give PTC update

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 21, 2020
    Both railroads remain on schedule to have PTC fully operational throughout the networks by the end of the year.

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    Fare Collection

    OP-ED: How MTA can reduce fare evasion

    Larry Penner
    Aug. 30, 2024
    It is unfair to keep asking commuters to pay a higher fare and continue to see so many who routinely go unpunished for not paying their fare.
    Larry Penner
    Management

    OP-ED: MTA state of good repair versus system expansion

    July 12, 2024
    The number one priority for the MTA should always be to reach and maintain a state of good repair.
    Infrastructure

    OP-ED: The $39 billion Gateway Tunnel project, yesterday, today and tomorrow

    Larry Penner
    June 21, 2024
    On June 11, FTA Acting Administrator Veronica Vanterpool sent an official 15-day notification letter to Congress for her intent to execute a $6.88 billion CIG New Starts FFGA ...
    Infrastructure

    OP-ED: Amtrak NEC Portal Bridge Project progress is a glass 25 percent full

    Larry Penner
    May 24, 2024
    Work needs to be completed on the Portal Bridge North, followed by the start and completion of Portal Bridge South.
    Management

    OP-ED: Why MTA major capital projects are so expensive

    Larry Penner
    Feb. 2, 2024
    Project cost containment, along with fast tracking procurements and contract change orders for the MTA is sometimes easier said than done due to other significant obstacles.
    Facilities

    OP-ED: More delay's ahead for $3.1 billion MTA Metro-North Bronx East Penn Station Access

    Larry Penner
    Jan. 12, 2024
    The final price tag for the project might grow beyond $3.1 billion
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    Management

    OP-ED: What's missing from MTA's 2025 - 2044 Twenty Year Capital Plan

    Larry Penner
    Oct. 13, 2023
    Some key information is missing from the MTA's 2025 - 2044 Twenty Year Capital Needs Assessment Plan.
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    Management

    MTA outlines plan to rebuild, improve and expand its system over 20 years

    Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA)
    Oct. 5, 2023
    “The Future Rides With Us,” MTA’s 20-Year Needs Assessment, takes a look into the system’s infrastructure needs and reveals both challenges and opportunities for the future of...
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    Safety & Security

    MTA unveils ‘Courtesy Counts’ campaign

    Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA)
    Oct. 4, 2023
    The campaign is a multi-agency campaign that consists of 34 illustrations that remind customers to follow the MTA’s Code of Conduct and treat fellow riders and public spaces with...