What to know about the new battery-powered trains that could debut on Metro-North

The MTA is trying to expand its Metro-North railroad fleet with new battery-powered trains that will run on the New Haven Line with service to Penn Station and four additional stations in the Bronx.

MTA announces 'new direction' with OMNY contractor

OMNY, the contactless fare payment system, was meant to be the wave of the future when the MTA introduced it five years ago, but since then, it's run into major roadblocks in NYC.

Metro-North service restored for Monday following mudslide madness, Gov. Hochul

Governor Hochul announced that the MTA Metro-North Railroad will operate on a ‘near-normal’ weekday schedule come Monday. See Monday train schedule updates here:

Metro-North workers save autistic child wandering on Tarrytown tracks

"What is that? What is that? Is that a kid?" Dramatic video footage shows train conductors saving the wandering autistic child.

Metro-North train hits tractor-trailer in Connecticut; 9 hurt

A commuter train hit a tractor-trailer Monday whose operator had driven to a rail crossing after leaving the scene of an earlier crash, transit authorities said. Nine train passengers suffered minor injuries.

Metro-North boosts service on New Haven, Waterbury lines

Connecticut is boosting service along two Metro-North rail lines as ridership on the commuter railroad moves closer to pre-pandemic levels.

MTA railroad ridership hits 2/3rds of pre-pandemic levels

The LIRR is now carrying 66% of its pre-pandemic ridership, while Metro-North is carrying 67% of its pre-pandemic ridership.

Rampant fare and toll evasion hurts New York, MTA says

The MTA loses millions of dollars each year from people who evade paying fares and tolls and now wants to crack down on scofflaws.

Mask rules at airports and on mass transit vary across NYC area

Call it "mask confusion" as a dizzying set of rule updates on mask mandates in the New York City region are leaving travelers unclear where and when they need to mask up.

NYC subways, other transit to get $769M more in pandemic aid

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive an additional $769 million. Gov. Kathy Hochul called it a victory for New Yorkers.

MTA announces major fare changes to lure riders back

The MTA is testing major changes to its fare structure, passing a new pilot program that would cap costs for riders as long as they use the new tap-and-pay OMNY system.

MTA and Amtrak reach deal to expand transit options

Amtrak and the MTA have struck a deal on two key rail projects in the New York region. Amtrak will upgrade rail lines north of Manhattan to allow Metro-North trains to access Penn Station. And the MTA will help rehab Amtrak-owned tunnels under the East River that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy.

Metro-North to resume regular service on Hudson Line on Sept. 20

Weekday service will return to 82% of pre-pandemic levels, and weekend service will return to 100% of pre-pandemic levels.

MTA to riders: Wear a mask — it's still the rule

Wearing a mask while riding subways, buses, and railroads is still required under state and federal rules. But the MTA says compliance has fallen a bit.

MASS TRANSIT: Service suspensions, road closures due to flooding

The MTA, LIRR and PATH restored most service but other mass transit agencies were still dealing with cancelations and disruptions.

Leadership shakeup at the MTA; Feinberg to chair board

The governor has nominated Sarah Feinberg as chair of the MTA board and Janno Lieber as CEO of the MTA. They will replace Patrick Foye, who has held both titles for just over two years.