Back in October of 2013, two Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line trains collided after an out of service train struck the end of another train that was stopped to load/unload passengers. This morning, an inbound Blue Line train entering the O’Hare Airport station (which serves as the southern terminus for the Blue Line) overshot theContinueContinue reading “Another train incident on the CTA Blue Line”
Category Archives: Subway
Extended closure of Paris Metro station Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre
Please note that this post was written back in January. The complete closure of the Line 1 platforms ended in March, and the Line 7 platforms are now closed until July. Happy Thursday everyone! I’m needing to report about a subway station closure in Paris due to renovation work. I know my post comes justContinueContinue reading “Extended closure of Paris Metro station Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre”
A co-branded livery hits the Paris Metro – Part 3
In my 3rd installment covering the MF 2001 subway railcars in Paris, I am very delighted to report that four of these railcars are now in revenue service operation on Line 9 of Paris Metro! For the past few weeks, the RATP has been finishing up final preparations to allow the use of the MFContinueContinue reading “A co-branded livery hits the Paris Metro – Part 3”
CTA Red Line South Reconstruction comes to a close
The Chicago Transit Authority (or CTA) in Chicago, IL has an extensive elevated rail system that runs from the heart of downtown to points south, west, and north. One of the system’s busiest “El” lines is the Red Line, which carries thousands of commuters to and from the downtown core each day. Red Line serviceContinueContinue reading “CTA Red Line South Reconstruction comes to a close”
Collision on the CTA Blue Line
UPDATE: As of Wednesday, October 2, 2013; all regular services have been restored to the CTA Blue Line. All trains are running normally and the damaged trains have been removed from the scene. ~ Source. The morning of Monday, September 30, 2013 should have been a normal commute day for dozens of Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)ContinueContinue reading “Collision on the CTA Blue Line”
A co-branded livery hits the Paris Metro – Part 2
I can’t believe that this will be my 250th blog post! I want to thank everyone for following my blog, as well as my social media accounts, throughout the past few years! I truly appreciate everyone who has been able to stop by and read up on the various transit happenings throughout Tampa Bay, NewContinueContinue reading “A co-branded livery hits the Paris Metro – Part 2”
The MP 89 faces an uncertain future…
7/12/13: This article, published on 7/11/13, now points out a completion of Line 4 automation by 2019, which is definitely more in line with the completion of the Bagneux extension. There is also a hint in the article that stock from Line 14 (Mp 89CA/MP 05) may be transferred over to Line 4, but still nothingContinueContinue reading “The MP 89 faces an uncertain future…”
South Ferry Subway Station Update
It’s been almost two months since the New York City MTA reopened the old South Ferry Loop subway station, and customers are very delighted to see the vital transit link restored. During the past several weeks, I’ve watched at least two dozen YouTube videos (some from die-hard transit fans) of the station in action; fromContinueContinue reading “South Ferry Subway Station Update”
Transit Roundup for the week of April 1, 2013
There’s been quite a lot going on this week in respects to public transit. Rather than creating 6 or 7 different posts, I’ve decided to list everything in one single post. Each tidbit of transit news is grouped by geographical region (or Focus Area) that I cover. TAMPA BAY AREA, FLORIDA: Update on HART MetroRapid.ContinueContinue reading “Transit Roundup for the week of April 1, 2013”
Restoration of the South Ferry Loop is nearly complete!
As the month of March comes to a close, I want to take a moment to provide an update to the restoration of service to the South Ferry Loop station along the New York City Subway – Line 1. Just a couple days ago, on March 29, the NYCMTA released a set of new photosContinueContinue reading “Restoration of the South Ferry Loop is nearly complete!”
The Global Transit Guidebook 