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Re: 2016 Commuter Rail Delay Discussion Thread

 by acela 2036 ¦  Fri Sep 16, 2016 8:42 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: 2016 Commuter Rail Delay Discussion Thread ¦  Replies: 520 ¦  Views: 136946

Worcester notice: significant delays are expected for all Framingham/Worcester trains due to Police Activity near W Newton Station. Alternative modes of transportation is suggested.

Train 528 struck a tresspassor it looks like

Re: 2016 Commuter Rail Delay Discussion Thread

 by acela 2036 ¦  Wed Sep 07, 2016 6:02 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: 2016 Commuter Rail Delay Discussion Thread ¦  Replies: 520 ¦  Views: 136946

I dont think they were at Yawkey Station when this occurred, so not like they had a choice really to get off

Re: 2016 Commuter Rail Delay Discussion Thread

 by acela 2036 ¦  Fri Jun 10, 2016 8:59 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: 2016 Commuter Rail Delay Discussion Thread ¦  Replies: 520 ¦  Views: 136946

Now thats a first! ^

Re: Amtrak On-Time Performance (OTP) Delays Reroutes Annulle

 by acela 2036 ¦  Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:48 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amtrak On-Time Performance (OTP) Delays Reroutes Annulled ¦  Replies: 1435 ¦  Views: 333355

Surpised nobody mentioned the brush fire on the meadowlands this afternoon, that cause moderate delays http://image.nj.com/home/njo-media/width960/img/jersey-journal/photo/2016/04/19/penhorn-avenue-fire-in-secaucus-on-april-19-2016-2a4efb790966ac18.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);retu...

Re: 2016 Commuter Rail Delay Discussion Thread

 by acela 2036 ¦  Sun Apr 17, 2016 11:00 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: 2016 Commuter Rail Delay Discussion Thread ¦  Replies: 520 ¦  Views: 136946

Feel bad for anyone taking commuter rail into Boston today to Fenway. Heard they're still having the same problems as of 1130 this morning, C&E crews have been dispatched to throw switches manually, and coast guard have been notified as well to be put at bridges that cant go up

Re: Gov't Center Closure 2014 Discussion

 by acela 2036 ¦  Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:20 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Gov't Center Closure 2014 Discussion ¦  Replies: 267 ¦  Views: 90389

Well let's see if they actually really hold down on that date, looking forward to it though!

Re: Proposed Revised CR Schedules for 2016

 by acela 2036 ¦  Fri Jan 15, 2016 6:58 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Proposed Revised CR Schedules for 2016 ¦  Replies: 175 ¦  Views: 37621

Just a few thoughts from my end on the PVD line schedule 1) Train 808 was pretty much the only train that was considered an "Express" really going from Mansfield to BBY, I kind of find it strange how they're making that into a local pretty much making all stops. That train averages about 7...

Re: Acela Exterior Door Buttons

 by acela 2036 ¦  Thu Dec 10, 2015 7:45 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Acela Exterior Door Buttons ¦  Replies: 8 ¦  Views: 2553

DutchRailnut wrote:he is not referring to buttons on exterior but buttons inside to open door to exterior.
Yes those, I have never seen them activated

Re: ACS-64 Testing, Developments, & Sightings

 by acela 2036 ¦  Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:30 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Amtrak ACS-64 Sprinter Discussion ¦  Replies: 2993 ¦  Views: 766195

Fan Railer wrote:On various Amtrak pages...

Speaking of which, 174 has the double header today.
and Train 86 apparently had one as well, so I guess three of em in Boston right now?

Re: Subway Delay Reports and Discussion

 by acela 2036 ¦  Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:28 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Subway Delay Reports and Discussion (2011-2017) ¦  Replies: 1203 ¦  Views: 359278

"Update: Green Line experiencing severe delays due to a disabled train at Boylston Station Due to a disabled train at Boylston Station Green line service is being replaced with shuttle buses both inbound and outbound between Arlington and Haymarket stations. Please expect delays while buses ar...

Re: Sprinter ACS-64 Electric Loco: Siemens.

 by acela 2036 ¦  Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:55 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Sprinter ACS-64 Electric Loco: Siemens. ¦  Replies: 1449 ¦  Views: 157095

Will it travel at its MAS?

Re: NS Circus Train Wednesday May 2, 2012

 by acela 2036 ¦  Wed May 02, 2012 6:36 pm ¦  Forum: New Jersey Railfan ¦  Topic: NS Circus Train Wednesday May 2, 2012 ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 2867

from the looks of it, its seems that the Circus train is running several hours behind, it was just spotted at CP26 on the Riverline about 45 mins ago

Re: Commuter Rail Delay Discussion

 by acela 2036 ¦  Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:19 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Commuter Rail Delay Discussion ¦  Replies: 1331 ¦  Views: 156095

Nope---wires are down @ Canton Junction---so everyones at a stand still in both directions

Diverging Route wrote:This can't be good....
Prov trains experiencing undetermined delays due to Amtrak overhead wire problem. Bus service will be provided west of route 128 station 12/19/2011 6:28 PM

Re: Commuter Rail to Rhode Island Discussion

 by acela 2036 ¦  Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:25 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Commuter Rail to Rhode Island Discussion ¦  Replies: 882 ¦  Views: 316844

I would be surprised since there are many other things that Amtrak wants $$$ for, plus with South Attleboro Station right up the road, doesn't seem like a lot of sense to me

Re: Commuter Rail Delay Discussion

 by acela 2036 ¦  Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:22 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Commuter Rail Delay Discussion ¦  Replies: 1331 ¦  Views: 156095

yup, its true...video says the train was only going to readville...perhaps a franklin train?

http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/loca ... k-station/

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