LIRR to Test Life-Saving Technology

The MTA is working on implementing life-saving technology which controls the speed of trains. They will be testing this technology on the LIRR Port Washington line that runs from Woodside and Bayside. They are going to be doing this testing all throughout the month of April. This move is in anticipation of meeting the federal deadline on December 31 for the launch of Positive Train Control. They are working towards implementing Positive Train Control stems from the many Amtrak derailments that were caused by excessive speed. These Amtrak accidents caused fatalities. The U.S. Senate is pushing for agencies to act and to...

13 April

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MTA is Testing a Commuting App

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in Train Accidents

The MTA is starting tests on its new app ahead of the public launch that is supposed to happen in the coming weeks. The app is called “MYmta,” and it will feature trip planning and real-time information for services. It will also let commuters know about accidents and reasons why other delays are happening. The app is supposed to be available to commuters in the next few weeks. This information comes from MTA spokesman Jon Weinstein. The app is meant to replace the current MTA apps and to be more effective and accurate. When living in New York, using the MTA is a...

10 April

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NYC Trains are Slower for Safety Reasons

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in Accident Injuries, Bus Accidents, Train Accidents

According to one report that was found along with internal documents, there is an explanation for the subway’s declining performance that is different than the one MTV leaders have told the public. The reason for the subway’s slower performance might not be budget cuts or crowds, but instead it might be self-imposed by the MTA. This imposition seems to have been in response to an accident that happened two decades ago. It appears that the trains could be slower because they slowed the trains down. So, even though there is an $836 million dollar Subway Action Plan in place, it might...

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