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Starting January 4, Metro-North and LIRR passengers who repeatedly activate their mobile tickets after train departure will face an $8 fine, following a series of warnings, as part of new policy enforcement by the MTA to encourage timely ticket activation.
The $2.9 billion Metro-North extension to Penn Station in NYC is delayed by three years due to Amtrak's limited access to infrastructure, pushing completion from 2027 to 2030. The project aims to improve transit for 500,000 Bronx residents and speed up trips, but only partial service is expected to start in 2027. The MTA is working with Amtrak to resolve access issues and minimize delays, amid concerns over project costs and past delays.
The Penn Access project to extend Metro-North trains to Penn Station and add four Bronx stations is delayed by at least three years due to conflicts with Amtrak, which controls the tracks needed for the project. The MTA proposes a partial opening with three stations and reduced service by 2027, with full completion now expected around 2030, amid concerns over increased costs and cooperation issues with Amtrak.
Starting October 6, Metro-North's new super-express trains will reduce travel time from Poughkeepsie to NYC to under 90 minutes, with some trips taking as little as 88 minutes, thanks to schedule improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and new locomotives, providing faster and more reliable service for Hudson Valley commuters.
Governor Hochul announced the launch of new super-express trains on Metro-North's Hudson Line, reducing travel times between Poughkeepsie and NYC by up to 20 minutes, with some trips under 90 minutes, starting October 6, to improve efficiency and quality of life for commuters.
Metro-North's New Haven and Harlem lines in the Bronx are partially suspended due to a buckled girder in a parkway overpass above the tracks. The New York State Department of Transportation is working to stabilize the overpass, and service will resume once it is safe. Customers are advised to seek alternative means of travel or use the Hudson line.
Metro-North and Amtrak services in the Hudson Valley are still affected by the torrential rain and flooding that occurred on Sunday. While Metro-North has restored service to two stations on its Hudson Line, service remains suspended on certain sections due to debris and flood damage. Amtrak service between New York City and Albany is also suspended. Repair crews are working to restore the rail lines, and updates can be found on the Metro-North and Amtrak websites.
Several Metro-North employees rescued a missing three-year-old boy with autism who was spotted on train tracks near Tarrytown station. The employees were awarded by the MTA in a commendation ceremony for their bravery and calm comportment. The boy was reunited with his family on the platform, and the employees commented that they were glad the incident had a happy ending.