spikecat54 Posted September 27, 2013 Share #51 Posted September 27, 2013 Does anyone have details on the 3 to 4 details of the Bus Shuttles in Westchester County...i am lookng for all details on the street routings on the bus routes..thank you.. Steve Fdny Does anyone have details on the 3 to 4 routes of the Bus Shuttles in Westchester County...i am lookng for all details on the street routings on the bus routes..thank you.. Steve Fdny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lance Posted September 27, 2013 Share #52 Posted September 27, 2013 As long as I'm not in Grand Central it doesn't. I've been using the good old express bus so no problems here. I know one thing... If I had a monthly MNRR pass I would be pissed right about now if I was using the New Haven Line. For now I've stuck with my weekly unlimited express bus pass and buying MNRR tickets as needed. As far as the situation goes, I think the blame should be on ConEd first and foremost and the as well. What sort of back up plan would they have if the entire MNRR system was affected? Here's the question though. Is there any service running on the New Haven line? Yes. There is. It would be understandable to ask for refunds if the line was shut down entirely and there was absolutely no service running at all. But that's not the case. Train service was only completely suspended for a couple of hours Wednesday morning. Folks could still get to their destinations - just not as quickly as they're used to. As to your statement about avoiding Grand Central this weekend, good for you. Nobody cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikecat54 Posted September 27, 2013 Share #53 Posted September 27, 2013 Does anyone have exact details on the 4 shuttle bus routes...in westchester county...i am looking fir For street to street derails and turns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted September 27, 2013 Share #54 Posted September 27, 2013 Here's the question though. Is there any service running on the New Haven line? Yes. There is. It would be understandable to ask for refunds if the line was shut down entirely and there was absolutely no service running at all. But that's not the case. Train service was only completely suspended for a couple of hours Wednesday morning. Folks could still get to their destinations - just not as quickly as they're used to. As to your statement about avoiding Grand Central this weekend, good for you. Nobody cares. -I think it's understandable that the never gives refunds because they're a bunch of crooks, so of course it would be understandable. The paying public should always be understanding because it's never the 's fault. -Apparently you do since you decided to comment on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikecat54 Posted September 27, 2013 Share #55 Posted September 27, 2013 Sorry for the spelling errors...my key board is horrible.. Steve Fsny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted September 27, 2013 Share #56 Posted September 27, 2013 How have the Westchester and Fairfield County buses been holding up in all of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40MntVrn Posted September 27, 2013 Share #57 Posted September 27, 2013 Steve, The MNR Shuttle buses run in two sections. In the AM they run from New Haven stations and in the PM to New Haven stations. I'm assuming the Rye shuttles are running on i287 and then via Tarrytown Rd to the White Plains Station. The Mt Vernon Shuttle in the AM boards at the Bee-Line bus area at the Mt. Vernon Station. It turns first left at Portugal Pl, left at Prospect and then continues until a left on N 5th and a quick right onto Stevens Ave. Steven Turns into Mount Vernon Ave and the Mt. Vernon West Station is at the city line at the end of the block. Discharge is on Mt. Vernon Ave. The PM Mt. Vernon and Pelham shuttles board on S. West Street. The MT.V shuttle U-Turns on Mac Questen Pkwy, makes the right back onto Mt. Vernon Ave/Stevens Ave/Fiske Pl, then continues until traffic flows back onto Prospect Ave. The bus turns right onto Park Ave, and makes a quick left onto Elm Ave where Mt. Vernon East is. Anyone know what path the Pelham Shuttle runs? I'm sure they could run the Bronx River and Cross County in Mount Vernon without any clearance issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikecat54 Posted September 27, 2013 Share #58 Posted September 27, 2013 Thank you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lirr42 Posted September 28, 2013 Share #59 Posted September 28, 2013 -I think it's understandable that the never gives refunds because they're a bunch of crooks, so of course it would be understandable. The paying public should always be understanding because it's never the 's fault. -Apparently you do since you decided to comment on it. You seem to have a lot of problems with Metro-North. How about don't ride Metro-North! You can get to your destination some other way and you won't have to deal with the 'crooks' at the MTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted September 28, 2013 Share #60 Posted September 28, 2013 You seem to have a lot of problems with Metro-North. How about don't ride Metro-North! You can get to your destination some other way and you won't have to deal with the 'crooks' at the MTA. Why because I don't brown nose the ? I'm sure thousands of other riders share my sentiments. That doesn't mean they don't use the system Mr. LIRR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lirr42 Posted September 28, 2013 Share #61 Posted September 28, 2013 I threw together one of those interactive Google Maps showing the area of the outage as well as the locations of substations and some other fun stuff. You can view it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted September 28, 2013 Share #62 Posted September 28, 2013 As long as I'm not in Grand Central it doesn't. I've been using the good old express bus so no problems here. I know one thing... If I had a monthly MNRR pass I would be pissed right about now if I was using the New Haven Line. For now I've stuck with my weekly unlimited express bus pass and buying MNRR tickets as needed. As far as the situation goes, I think the blame should be on ConEd first and foremost and the as well. What sort of back up plan would they have if the entire MNRR system was affected? So how the heck does what happens on the NH line effects you when your on the Hudson, even in GCT? When I go through there it's just short of business as usual. Sure a few more clueless people than usual. If the entire system was shut down? It has happened. Some 10 years ago when the entire northeast US was without power. But of course that would have been our fault too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nostalgia Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share #63 Posted September 28, 2013 The weekend schedule was released. http://www.mta.info/mnr/NHLWeekend.pdf One express and one local in each direction between Stamford and Grand Central. One train a hour in each direction between Stamford and New Haven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted September 28, 2013 Share #64 Posted September 28, 2013 Can MNR add a couple of trains to/from White Plains during peak hours to compensate? Extend short-turns, use the spare M8's, etc. to provide some kind of relief? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nostalgia Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share #65 Posted September 28, 2013 Power is on the way http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid2574867320001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAA3ijeYFE~,Zup9nhRYBuG4OZJMR3x6FJS4H3jydMAd&bctid=2698211198001 Con Ed is putting in temporary transformers to take power from their grid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted September 28, 2013 Share #66 Posted September 28, 2013 Is Amtrak operating diesels? I saw two of those Genesis diesels around 11;50 P.M. hauling a Northeast Regional (?), plus three cars at the end that looked like push-pull coaches. And I saw two of them hauling another train about 40 minutes ago, heading north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nostalgia Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share #67 Posted September 28, 2013 Yes, Amtrak is running diesels between New Haven and "F" Tower in Queens. Delays are up to 90 minutes. No Acela Expresses are running. Regional trains have been lengthened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted September 28, 2013 Share #68 Posted September 28, 2013 Yes, Amtrak is running diesels between New Haven and "F" Tower in Queens. Delays are up to 90 minutes. No Acela Expresses are running. Regional trains have been lengthened. I just took some pictures of 2 Genesis NE Regional trains, and one of them passed next to the CSX train. The Vermonter just passed, I might get it in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40MntVrn Posted September 28, 2013 Share #69 Posted September 28, 2013 There has been spots of M8's working the Harlem territory. However there isn't much of a need. The few I've boarded are filled, but not packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nostalgia Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share #70 Posted September 28, 2013 Oh please. This is a completely different situation that could last for another three weeks or longer! That is indeed inexcusable in my book, as well as in the Governor's book because it shows that ConEd and the for that matter were unprepared and are unprofessional. They have a responsibility and an obligation to the public to prepare better so as not to have problems like this occur. If we continue to allow them to run whatever service they want without demanding better service, well then the service may just continue to deteriorate. The subway is a prime example of that, as service becomes worse each year while fares continue to increase. They know that this city relies upon them to move people around due to the density of New York City, so their job is to first avoid these things in the first place, but second, get service restored quickly, especially for what they are charging these people. They're demanding premium prices with subpar service. . Let's see. New cars were purchased. A new station with expanded parking was built. The Bronx ROW is being fixed. An Absolute waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted September 28, 2013 Share #71 Posted September 28, 2013 There has been spots of M8's working the Harlem territory. However there isn't much of a need. The few I've boarded are filled, but not packed. It's not that they are needed. It's the fact that there is no room to store them. These are trains that may have been kept at at New Haven or Stamford. GCT yard can only hold so much equiptment so the alternative is send them to Harlem and Hudson train yards or use them for passenger service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted September 29, 2013 Share #72 Posted September 29, 2013 Let's see. New cars were purchased. A new station with expanded parking was built. The Bronx ROW is being fixed. An Absolute waste of money. Yeah and? What's your point exactly? I don't see what any of that has to do with the New Haven situation. So how the heck does what happens on the NH line effects you when your on the Hudson, even in GCT? When I go through there it's just short of business as usual. Sure a few more clueless people than usual. If the entire system was shut down? It has happened. Some 10 years ago when the entire northeast US was without power. But of course that would have been our fault too. It probably won't too much but I'll still be taking the express bus anyway for a while until things get back to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nostalgia Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share #73 Posted September 29, 2013 Yeah and? What's your point exactly? I don't see what any of that has to do with the New Haven situation. It probably won't too much but I'll still be taking the express bus anyway for a while until things get back to normal. You wrote in an earlier message They have a responsibility and an obligation to the public to prepare better so as not to have problems like this occur. My point is the MTA is preparing better by buying new equipment and increasing parking space for commuters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted September 29, 2013 Share #74 Posted September 29, 2013 You wrote in an earlier message They have a responsibility and an obligation to the public to prepare better so as not to have problems like this occur. My point is the MTA is preparing better by buying new equipment and increasing parking space for commuters. lol... That still has nothing to do with the current New Haven situation, which was what I was referring to rather than in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nostalgia Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share #75 Posted September 29, 2013 lol... That still has nothing to do with the current New Haven situation, which was what I was referring to rather than in general. This entire thread is about the New Haven situation. It's even in the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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