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Metro-North M8 train at Bridgeport station under New Haven Line catenary

30.07.2026

Connecticut Breaks Ground on $1.6B New Haven Line Upgrade

USA: Connecticut has broken ground on the $1. 6 billion TIME-1 upgrade of the New Haven Line, targeting speeds of up to 90 mph and more reliable service by 2035.
Travelers approach the Seventh Avenue entrance to New York Penn Station.

25.07.2026

Trump Administration Seeks Penn Station Name Change

The Trump administration has asked Congress to direct Amtrak to rename New York Penn Station as an $8 billion redesign of the Manhattan rail hub advances.
Borough Hall Accessibility Upgrades Complete

24.07.2026

Borough Hall 4/5 Station Now Offers Full ADA Access

New York’s MTA has completed Borough Hall accessibility upgrades for the 4 and 5 trains in Downtown Brooklyn, adding three elevators and step-free access for 22,000 daily riders.
Renovated LIRR concourse at Penn Station where 5G and Wi-Fi infrastructure has been deployed

23.07.2026

Boingo Deploys 5G and Wi-Fi at Penn Station LIRR Concourse

Boingo has deployed 5G and Wi-Fi at Penn Station in the LIRR concourse, adding passenger connectivity and operational support while further cellular enhancements continue across the main concourse.
Duquesne Incline embezzlement indictment names Christopher Furman

05.03.2026

Judge backs MTA congestion pricing in New York court ruling

Judge backs MTA congestion pricing in a legal clash between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the U. S.
New York MTA capital commitments reach $15.8B in 2025

01.02.2026

New York MTA capital commitments hit record $15.8B in 2025

New York MTA capital commitments reached a record level in 2025, with the agency committing $15. 8 billion to capital projects across its transit network, as reported by Trains.
MTA fare and toll changes 2026: what New Yorkers pay

05.12.2025

MTA fare and toll changes 2026: what New Yorkers pay

MTA fare and toll changes 2026 will reshape what riders pay across New York City Transit, the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, and MTA Bridges & Tunnels starting January 4, 2026, as outlined in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s official notice.
MTA rail-car testing facility prepares New York’s new fleet

29.11.2025

MTA rail-car testing facility prepares New York’s new fleet

MTA rail-car testing facility has opened near the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal and now gives the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) a central hub to process new subway cars purchased for New York City Transit, as reported by Progressive Railroading.

01.11.2025

MTA Strengthens New York’s Climate Resilience Strategy

A new version of the Climate Resilience Roadmap was published by the MTA to safeguard the New York transportation network from the effects of weather as well as climate change, and to enhance coordination among agencies in the city.
MTA marks 3 billion taps as New York embraces contactless travel

29.10.2025

MTA marks 3 billion taps as New York embraces contactless travel

The MTA recorded its 3 billionth tap on October 22, highlighting New York’s rapid transition to contactless payments as subway ridership reached new post-pandemic highs.
MTA Security Grants Protect New York’s Transit System

11.10.2025

MTA Security Grants Protect New York’s Transit System

MTA has a grave funding crisis as a consequence of the withholding of $34 million in Transit Security Grant Program funding by the American Department of Homeland Security.
New York MTA Advances Park Avenue Viaduct Modernization

07.10.2025

New York MTA Advances Park Avenue Viaduct Modernization

The New York MTA has finalized the park of the first stage of work on reconstructing the Park Avenue Viaduct, East Harlem, representing a significant milestone towards upgrading one of New York City’s busiest travel lanes.