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Amtrak reopened an East River tunnel that was heavily damaged during Superstorm Sandy after 15 months of reconstruction using $1.3 billion in federal funds. Although celebrating the phase one completion, MTA chairman Janno Lieber raised concerns about the timeline and suggested Amtrak could have improved its process. Despite the criticism, Amtrak emphasized that their complete rebuild was a necessary investment.

Multiple subway lines are experiencing severe delays due to a signal problem near Carroll Street, according to the MTA. The service disruptions specifically affect the F and G lines. As a result, some uptown F trains will run express from Church Av to Jay St-MetroTech.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration will break ground on the Tremont Avenue busway in the Bronx to speed up service for nearly 40,000 daily riders. The new upgrades are intended to make the critical crosstown corridor safer and easier to navigate by connecting residents to multiple subway lines and local routes. This project is part of a sweeping effort by the city and state to improve bus service across the five boroughs.

The MTA is transitioning bus riders to OMNY, a tap-and-go payment system, as coin usage will be discontinued later this year. Despite efforts by officials like Demetrius Crichlow to promote the change, some older riders still express comfort with paying using loose coins. Riders reported that while MetroCards' sales ended at the end of 2025, OMNY cards can continue to be refilled.

The MTA plans to implement heat capture technology to address high temperatures in sweltering subway stations. This solution will store captured heat for later use during wintertime and could potentially roll out as soon as 2027.

New York City and the MTA are collaborating to capture excess heat from subway stations by developing a new energy plan. This captured heat could potentially be utilized to warm nearby city buildings during the winter months. The city, state, and MTA announced a partnership specifically to study a Thermal Energy Network.

The MTA is auctioning the last 60 MetroCard vending machines used in New York City's subway system from 1999 to 2025, offering transit history enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of the city's transportation legacy.

A subway fire at Astor Place station in New York City caused delays and injured 12 people, including MTA employees and firefighters. Authorities reported the injuries were minor.

An MTA work train caught fire at the Astor Place subway station in Manhattan, resulting in 14 injuries and suspending service on the 4 and 6 subway lines.

A fire on a subway work train caused smoke at Astor Place station, injuring up to 12 people, including seven MTA workers and five firefighters. Service on the 4 and 6 subway lines was disrupted during the emergency response.

A Long Island Rail Road train struck a tree near Smithtown Station at 5:20 a.m., resulting in the hospitalization of the locomotive engineer. The incident caused delays of up to 45 minutes for train services.

The mayor's 2025 campaign pledge to make NYC buses free has not been implemented, but riders have stopped paying fares, leading to increased fare evasion. MTA Chair Janno Lieber attributes the rise in fare evasion to this pledge.

Governor Kathy Hochul must address the MTA's $22.8 billion 2027 budget challenges, which are attributed to her, and counter the mayor's rhetoric. The article highlights that bus-fare evasion is only the beginning of her financial difficulties with the MTA.

The MTA's preliminary budget proposes potential fare and toll increases in New York City, including a 4% fare hike and higher tolls as early as 2027.

The MTA is considering another fare increase in 2027, following a recent base subway and bus fare hike to $3. The potential rise comes months after the previous price adjustment.

The MTA is addressing subway train traffic by upgrading infrastructure at 25 key locations, including DeKalb Av in Brooklyn and Queens Plaza, through signal improvements, track adjustments, and line reconfigurations. These changes aim to reduce delays caused by outdated layouts and increase efficiency, with early successes like faster trains and reduced crowding at Roosevelt Island.

Subway delays are worsening, with the MTA highlighting solutions planned for 2050. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber stated the agency is working to improve delays.

MTA Chair Janno Lieber has managed the nation's largest transit system for five years, navigating the system out of the COVID-19 pandemic and implementing congestion pricing despite challenges.

Multiple people were injured and hospitalized after two MTA buses collided in the Bronx on Thursday evening at East 163rd Street and Hunts Point Avenue around 9:58 p.m., according to the NYPD.

Two MTA buses collided in the Bronx around 9:58 p.m. near East 163rd Street and Hunts Point Avenue, resulting in two injuries.

The MTA may implement a 4% fare increase by 2027 and again in 2029 as part of a preliminary budget plan to boost revenue across subways, buses, and bridge and tunnel tolls.

The MTA is installing vending machines in 26 subway stations to replace vacant retail spaces, with CC Vending, Inc. selected to operate the kiosks and Coca-Cola providing initial food and beverages. The initiative aims to improve rider convenience by offering snacks, beverages, and other products in stations like 2nd Av on the F line and Atlantic Av-Barclays Center.

The MTA is developing software updates to enable OMNY tap-and-pay users to view real-time balances and transfers, a feature previously available with MetroCards. Riders have expressed frustration over the lack of immediate access to fare caps and trip details since OMNY's full rollout in December 2024.

The MTA and disability rights advocates settled a decade-long lawsuit over elevator accessibility in subway stations. The settlement requires the MTA to improve notifications for elevator outages, add signage for alternate routes, and provide mandatory accessibility training for employees.

MTA boss Janno Lieber blamed Mayor Zohran Mamdani's 'free bus' promises for a spike in fare evasion that caused paid ridership to drop 7.7% in June.

The MTA faces growing budget deficits over the next four years as rising healthcare and fuel costs outpace fare revenue. Projected deficits will increase from $295 million in 2027 to nearly $900 million in 2030, driven by factors like a 100% rise in healthcare benefits and stagnant farebox revenue growth.

Bruce Blakeman criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA boss Lieber for increased spending and alleged mismanagement at the transit agency. He defended the 'hardworking people' in transit agency labor unions despite a report on high overtime spending.

The MTA has settled a lawsuit aimed at improving the reliability of subway elevators. While the MTA continues to expand accessibility at subway stations, disability advocates have criticized the frequent breakdowns of the lifts.

The MTA plans to address subway bottlenecks affecting B, D, N, R, Q, 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains in Brooklyn through two projects funded by its 2025-2029 Capital Program, aiming to reduce delays. The projects target interlocking issues at DeKalb Av station and merging conflicts near the Manhattan Bridge.

Experts say millions of dollars in NYC congestion pricing tolls are not being paid, and city leaders are urging the MTA to pursue the largest alleged offenders.

The MTA has settled a decade-long lawsuit with disability advocates over subway elevator maintenance, achieving a 98% in-service rate for lifts. The settlement requires nearly all subway and Staten Island Railway stations to be made accessible by 2055, with over $7 billion allocated for accessibility upgrades. The agreement includes improved public alerts for elevator outages and follows a 2023 court-approved resolution.

The MTA has published a systemwide plan to address subway congestion and track intersections in Brooklyn, identifying 70 congested spots in the subway system. The plan aims to resolve long-standing service issues caused by train traffic at the DeKalb Avenue station, which coordinates multiple subway lines.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed 13 members to the Panel for Educational Policy, strengthening his control over New York City schools. The board, which influences major decisions like school mergers and AI policy, now includes individuals with diverse backgrounds in education, environmental justice, and public finance.

OMNY cards cannot be refilled at vending machines, Customer Service Centers, or online due to a technical issue, prompting the MTA to advise travelers to use credit or debit cards instead.

The MTA survey reveals New Yorkers are happier with transit compared to a year ago but prioritize on-time service over safety. Commuters value punctuality for getting to work on time.

The MTA released customer survey results showing a 1% overall improvement in subway and bus conditions based on 92,000 responses from spring 2026.

The MTA's Park Avenue Viaduct structural replacement project was completed 60 months ahead of schedule and $195 million under budget. The $765 million effort replaced 196 bridge structures and over 12,600 feet of railroad tracks, enhancing reliability for the 1.8-mile corridor that supports 750 trains and 260,000 daily passengers.

The MTA reports that the permanent F and M train swap, implemented in December 2025, has improved subway service by reducing running times and minimizing train merges. Riders report mixed experiences, with some noting reduced crowding and faster commutes, while others face longer travel times or complications.

The East Harlem Park Avenue Viaduct, a 133-year-old Metro-North rail structure, was rebuilt five years ahead of schedule using prefabricated bridge units and custom gantry systems, completed without disrupting passenger service. The project, under a $200 million budget, was led by Governor Kathy Hochul and MTA officials, emphasizing innovation and efficiency.

The MTA announced altered weekend service on the Metro-North Hudson Line through Sept. 13 due to track work between Beacon and Poughkeepsie. The changes may disrupt travel plans for weekend getaways to Poughkeepsie.