![]() Most of NJ TRANSIT'S rail system connects at the Frank R. The Meadowlands Rail Service delivers guests directly to the front door of MetLife Stadium! With the progress made in 2020, the MTA has demonstrated that the public funds given to them were used wisely and efficiently.NJ TRANSIT will operate the Meadowlands Rail Service for events with anticipated attendance above 50,000. “Metro North’s achievements during the past year are significant and impressive,” Paulin said. “As Chair of the Assembly’s Authorities and Corporations Committee, our committee needs to ensure that the MTA makes improvements both quickly and cost-effectively. State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, D-White Plains, applauded the railroad’s efforts last year. But the MTA said billions more will be needed in the coming years. In December, the federal government agreed to give Metro-North’s parent agency, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, $4 billion so it could continue operating next year. In recent days, the weekday average was down 80 percent from 2019 levels.Ī railroad survey conducted this summer revealed that Metro-North’s most reliable commuters – workers in the financial and professional industries – continue working from home. Metro-North’s ridership continues to trend at levels well below those typically seen this time of year. And on New York City subways, on-time performance was nearly 89 percent, the best in recent history. The Long Island Rail Road also set an all-time record with an on-time performance rate of 96 percent. “These record performance metrics are a direct result of the hard work of our entire Metro-North team, who come together to ensure that our customers receive the safe and reliable service that they deserve,” said Metro-North President Cathy Rinaldi. “As COVID vaccinations continue and the pandemic recedes, it is Metro-North’s unwavering commitment to the safety of our customers and the reliability of our service that will bring our customers back to the railroad.” SERVICE: MTA could eliminate Pascack Valley, Port Jervis lines if federal bailout doesn't come through HIKES: MTA chairman Foye: No fare hikes on Metro-North – for nowĮXPERTS: How to save Metro-North and the MTA: Experts weigh in on layoffs, service cuts, fare hikes ![]()
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