LIRR commuters frustrated with new schedule changes
Nearly 2,000 people have now signed a petition demanding the MTA provide improved service.
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Nearly 2,000 people have now signed a petition demanding the MTA provide improved service.
There was more fallout Wednesday after the LIRR schedule shakeup. Commuters aren't holding back with their complaints, from train cars over capacity to arriving late for work. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
We're on day three of the new schedules, but it's not getting any easier for some riders. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The railroad made some major changes to its schedules earlier this week for the first time in nearly a century. CBS2's John Dias has reaction from riders.
The new terminal marks the first time in 100 years the LIRR has expanded service.
Amtrak plans to close portions of the tunnel to make repairs needed after Superstorm Sandy. CBS2s Elijah Westbrook reports.
Grand Central Madison service is fully up and running, connecting commuters to the East Side. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
The new terminal marks the first time in 100 years the LIRR has expanded service. We're talking about 274 additional trains each weekday. That's a 41% increase in service systemwide. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
The new terminal marks the first time in 100 years the LIRR has expanded service. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
After years of work and delays, LIRR commuters finally have East Side access, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Gottheimer said the plan to charge drivers entering Manhattan's central business district takes money from the Port Authority.
The LIRR is starting a new schedule Monday after beginning service to Grand Central Madison on the East Side.
We spoke with residents along the LIRR's Atlantic Branch about their concerns.
Starting next week, the MTA says your trip will change no matter where or when you ride. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports on concerns being voiced by residents along the Atlantic Branch.
The push comes after police say 15-year-old Zackery Nazario died Monday by the Williamsburg Bridge.
After a teenage boy died while subway surfing, the mayor and MTA say social media is partly to blame for the troubling trend. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Police say the teen hit a beam, fell onto the tracks and was struck by an oncoming train.
Police say he was seen him climbing on top of a northbound J train just before 7 p.m. near the Williamsburg Bridge. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
The projects include signal upgrades and track repairs.
The agency says construction is impacting several subway lines across the city, now through 5 a.m. on Tuesday. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The spending bill includes freezing fares at $2.75 and free buses.
Local leaders and advocates gathered in Albany on Tuesday, calling on lawmakers to pass the so-called Fix the MTA Package.
Service is suspended in New Canaan after a train partially went off the tracks.
Authorities say a non-passenger train partially derailed Tuesday morning.
About 270 trains will be added per day, increasing LIRR service more than 40%.
