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jimzim66 wrote:If 50,000+ are expected to attend the game, then train service will operate from Secaucus/Hoboken.nyrmetros wrote:I imagine the train was be used for the USA vs Brazil game on Aug 10 ??Nope, sorry. I imagine the shuttle bus will operate from Secaucus to the Meadowlands, however.
morris&essex4ever wrote:So that means 50,000+ aren't expected because train service isn't operating as of now, as was said.jimzim66 wrote:If 50,000+ are expected to attend the game, then train service will operate from Secaucus/Hoboken.nyrmetros wrote:I imagine the train was be used for the USA vs Brazil game on Aug 10 ??Nope, sorry. I imagine the shuttle bus will operate from Secaucus to the Meadowlands, however.
morris&essex4ever wrote:That's a big 10-no there buddy. I've seen the schedule, and this event isn't on it. It could get added later but right now, no train service. Thanks for playing.jimzim66 wrote:If 50,000+ are expected to attend the game, then train service will operate from Secaucus/Hoboken.nyrmetros wrote:I imagine the train was be used for the USA vs Brazil game on Aug 10 ??Nope, sorry. I imagine the shuttle bus will operate from Secaucus to the Meadowlands, however.
nyrmetros wrote:I imagine the train was be used for the USA vs Brazil game on Aug 10 ??As of now, there is no rail service for this scheduled event. That being said, NJT is talking with the NJSEA and it is likely that rail service will be provided.
cruiser939 wrote:As I'm sure you've already known for a long time now, it's now official and confirmed: Rail Service to New Meadowlands Stadiumnyrmetros wrote:I imagine the train was be used for the USA vs Brazil game on Aug 10 ??As of now, there is no rail service for this scheduled event. That being said, NJT is talking with the NJSEA and it is likely that rail service will be provided.
Terrapin Station wrote:Aww no Hambo service, I woulda enjoyed having good ole "not having to worry about driving home" fun.cruiser939 wrote:As I'm sure you've already known for a long time now, it's now official and confirmed: Rail Service to New Meadowlands Stadiumnyrmetros wrote:I imagine the train was be used for the USA vs Brazil game on Aug 10 ??As of now, there is no rail service for this scheduled event. That being said, NJT is talking with the NJSEA and it is likely that rail service will be provided.
gardendance wrote:Does anybody care to speculate, or does anybody know or think they know, what causes NJT to provide or withhold Meadowlands train service?Yes, in general, but not as an absolute rule: If 50,000+ are expected to attend the game, then train service will operate from Secaucus/Hoboken.
Terrapin Station wrote:So something posted by someone on railroad.net is, according to you, a 'general rule'?gardendance wrote:Does anybody care to speculate, or does anybody know or think they know, what causes NJT to provide or withhold Meadowlands train service?Yes, in general, but not as an absolute rule: If 50,000+ are expected to attend the game, then train service will operate from Secaucus/Hoboken.
jimzim66 wrote:No, not exactly. Feel free to contact me privately if you have any concerns. Thank you.Terrapin Station wrote:So something posted by someone on railroad.net is, according to you, a 'general rule'?gardendance wrote:Does anybody care to speculate, or does anybody know or think they know, what causes NJT to provide or withhold Meadowlands train service?Yes, in general, but not as an absolute rule: If 50,000+ are expected to attend the game, then train service will operate from Secaucus/Hoboken.
Terrapin Station wrote:Nothing that cant be said publicly, just dont want others relying on information someone with no connection to NJT posts.jimzim66 wrote:No, not exactly. Feel free to contact me privately if you have any concerns. Thank you.
So something posted by someone on railroad.net is, according to you, a 'general rule'?
jimzim66 wrote:I apologize. I shouldn't have quoted the earlier post, because you're right, who can you trust? So I will provide this link and quote as a replacement:Terrapin Station wrote:Nothing that cant be said publicly, just dont want others relying on information someone with no connection to NJT posts.jimzim66 wrote:No, not exactly. Feel free to contact me privately if you have any concerns. Thank you.
So something posted by someone on railroad.net is, according to you, a 'general rule'?
Train service will operate frequently, approximately every 10-20 minutes between Frank R. Lautenberg Station at Secaucus Junction and Meadowlands Station, both before and after major events expected to draw 50,000 or more spectators.GOVERNOR CORZINE LAUNCHES RAIL SERVICE TO THE MEADOWLANDS
bikentransit wrote:So this hasn't been established as a regular service for all events?As this page tells you, it happens for major events only.
