The CT Dept of Transportation is already warning us of an impending shortage of snow-plow drivers as the agency is having trouble hiring staffers in the competitive jobs market. Continue Reading →
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Zooming through Winter
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James Cameron
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TALKING TRANSPORTATION: The End of Commuting?
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“I don’t think passenger levels on Metro-North will return to pre-COVID levels for many years. Some think it may take a decade. To date, Metro-North ridership is only back to about 50% and not increasing.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, James Cameron, Joe Guilietti
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Leaves vs Locomotives
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“On some lines the slippery leaves can virtually leave the trains unable to move. Case in point, the Danbury branch line which is an almost continual up-hill climb from Norwalk to ‘The Hat City,’ 397 feet above sea level.” – James Cameron Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, James Cameron, leaves on tracks, Metro-North
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Saving Money on Metro-North
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OFF-PEAK only fares remain in effect on all trains, even at rush hour, through the end of this year. Yet the railroad is still selling peak tickets, both on its eTix app and its ticket machines. Why? Continue Reading →