Metro-north Railroad News
Renovations complete at Grand Central Terminal’s “Whispering Gallery”
Popular attraction, attracts attention of tourists and New Yorkers alike. Cleaning and restoration of the famed Guastavino tile ceiling of the Grand Central Terminal’s popular “whispering gallery” is complete, MTA Metro-North Railroad has announced.
Metro-North begins work on two Mount Vernon Bridges
MTA Metro-North Railroad is refurbishing two bridges in the City of Mount Vernon this summer, one that carries cars over train tracks and one that carries train tracks over cars.
Upgrades to Grand Central Terminal to cut Energy Consumption 30%
MTA’s largest energy efficiency project with New York Power Authority ever.
Metro-North Railroad Prepares for St. Patrick’s Day
The 251st St. Patrick’s Day Parade will march up Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 79th Street on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 11:00 am. And Metro-North is definitely the best way for many suburban residents to get to the Parade, with the starting point just two blocks from Grand Central.
Metro-North Railroad Ridership Tops 82 Million in 2011
MTA Metro-North Railroad provided 82 million rides last year, up 1.4% over 2010, with ridership gains on all lines and in all markets from traditional AM inbound commutation to nights, weekends, middays and holidays.