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transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

Memorial Day Weekend Travel: Subway Changes, Record Air Travel, and Gas Savings

The M train will not run at all from Friday night to Tuesday morning due to track replacement work, while the 2 and 3 trains will not continue past their final stops in Downtown Manhattan. The 2 train will run on the 5 line between Eastchester-Dyre Avenue and East 180th Street, and the 5 will run on the 2 line between Wakefield-241st Street and E 180th Street. Other changes include express trains and reroutes for the A, C, E, D, and F trains. The MTA advises checking their website for a full list of changes.

via Gothamist|

#holiday-weekend #mta #nyc

transportation2 years ago•4 min saved

Brightline's $100M Train Maintenance Facility in Orlando Unveiled

Brightline, the Florida-based rail company, opened its new $100 million maintenance facility, "Basecamp," on the grounds of Orlando International Airport. The state-of-the-art complex spans 62 acres and features a number of buildings with 135,000 square feet of space to perform all kinds of repairs and routine servicing of Brightline's vehicles. The facility was built in partnership with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. Brightline is currently running test trains ahead of the anticipated launch of long-awaited service to Orlando International Airport later this year. The company is also investing millions of dollars into safety along Florida's east coast.

via The Points Guy|

#brightline #expansion-plans #high-speed-trains