@CTRailCommuters

Advocates for ever-improved, affordable commuter rail service on MNRR in CT & NY... riders helping riders. Tweets by Jim Cameron, founder.

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Crime down 20% on Metro-North: railway.supply/new-york-comm…

New York commuter rail felonies fall 20.1% as ridership grows

Commuter rail crime data for the LIRR, Metro-North and Staten Island Railway show major felonies down 20.1% from January to August, as trips rose about 3.8%.

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More trains to Mystic may help solve traffic & parking woes archive.ph/2026.10.24-230840…

Will more trains help solve Mystic parking and traffic problems? | Th…

archived 24 Oct 2026 23:08:40 UTC

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Coffee , tea… or turbulence? ctmirror.org/2026/10/25/coff…

Opinion: Coffee, tea or turbulence?

Just when you thought flying couldn’t get any more unpleasant, our atmosphere has joined the airlines in trying to shake you down.

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What are Amazon‘s plans to deliver by drone here in Connecticut? And what’s been the reaction? Listen to my interview today with Melissa on WICC. audioboom.com/posts/8966430-…

Melissa in the Morning: Amazon Drone Deliveries

Amazon’s plan to deliver packages by drone in Connecticut is facing turbulence. The company’s proposal to launch up to a thousand flights a day from North Haven has sparked concerns over noise,...

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TalkingTransportationCT@TalkingTCTOct 18
The drones are coming! ctmirror.org/2026/10/18/the-…

Opinion: The ups and downs of Amazon drone deliveries

State officials have received over 1,000 comments on the proposal and a ruling is expected in mid-November.

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Goodbye flock. Hello LPR. ctinsider.com/fairfield/arti…

Fairfield ditched Flock. Here’s what replaced it.

Police Chief Michael Paris said he has pushed for the new vendor since being appointed last year.

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Seriously? Sink I-95 into a tunnel? ctinsider.com/connecticut/ar…

An underground I-95 tunnel? CT studies concepts for Bridgeport, Fairfield corridor

Another concept includes relocating the New Haven Line where it crosses under I-95 and creating green space.

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Snuggling at BPT
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The comfiest seat at the station.
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Have you taken the Metro-North survey? nymta.qualtrics.com/jfe/form…
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Making progress on the Walk Bridge in South Norwalk
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New station at Windsor Locks opens Sun 10-18 officeofthegovernor.cmail20.…
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Amtrak ran out of gas?
Amtrak Alerts
@AmtrakAlertsOct 10
Itinerary Change: Due to low fuel levels, Train 506 is canceled between Portland (PDX) and Seattle (SEA). Customers are encouraged to board onto Train 508 as an alternate source of transportation. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
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Fewer trains and less seating this weekend and next nypost.com/2026/10/09/us-new…

Metro-North riders face 30% fewer seats, closed stops on some weekend trains this month

Metro-North riders face fewer trains on parts of the New Haven Line and buses replacing some Port Jervis trains this October, while autumn lovers on the Hudson Line get extra weekend service.

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Today’s “Talking Transportation” in CTMirror Your new new car may cost enough to qualify for the “luxury tax”… ctmirror.org/2026/10/04/your…

Opinion: Your next car will be a luxury

The average price of a new car is now $50,089. That puts in it CT's 7.75% luxury tax category.

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Expand Shore Line East train service to Rhode Island? masstransitmag.com/rail/news…

CT: Residents, officials advocate for rail line extension

Expanding Shore Line East rail service to Westerly, adding a second train station in New London, and providing better accommodations for bicycles on trains were among the suggestions...

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Another secret of GCT instagram.com/reel/Dd9E2kaCm…

New York Transit Museum (@nytransitmuseum) • Instagram reel

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Trump tariffs of $1 B on new railcars won't mean rejuvenation of US manufacturing, just higher fares: westfaironline.com/construct…

MTA says Trump tariffs add $1B to cost of Metro-North rail cars and other rolling stock

Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are adding $1 billion to the cost of new commuter railroad and subway cars

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Metro-North Railroad’s new fall schedule starts this Sunday, Oct 4. Some stopping pattern adjustments for both inbound AM and outbound PM rush service on the New Haven Line Make sure to check our TrainTime app or mta.info to see if your trip has changed.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

New York transportation service information, maps, schedules, fares, tolls, and more.

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ATTN BIKERS: I’m doing a story about bikes on the train… experiences good and bad… commuting or for pleasure. Is there enough room? Conductors cool with your wheels? Whatever you can share by DM is much appreciated Jim Cameron Talking Transportation
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