Monthly Archives: September 2010

Football Fans Give Meadowlands Train High Marks

Posted on September 13, 2010 by TJ

The train service to the new Jet-iants Stadium in East Rutherford got a big thumbs-up from fans at yesterday’s Giant game, reports the NY Times. The ride from Secaucus Junction to the Meadowlands takes 13 minutes–way, way quicker than trying … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To:

Posted on September 13, 2010 by TJ

The Big Silver Van Parked Dangerously Close to Our Bike Rack. Congratulations, Big Silver Van (BSV)! You won the “Closest to the Rack” contest! Seriously, what’s with the trading paint, in NASCAR parlance, with the still-new bike rack that we … Continue reading →

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Metro-North, Grand Central, and a Clear, Cool Tuesday Nine Years Before

Posted on September 10, 2010 by TJ

Well, we all know what sad anniversary New York (and America) marks tomorrow, and following is a heartfelt essay from the inimitable Conductor Bobby on his “Derailed” blog about his return to the city on Metro-North two days after the … Continue reading →

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Saluting the Air-Conditioned Sidewalk

Posted on September 9, 2010 by TJ

Around a decade ago, I hailed the arrival of air conditioning on the subway platform. The AC–a giant, gray box–first turned up on the 4-5-6 platform under Grand Central. My commute back then had me at 42nd every day. I … Continue reading →

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NJT Tests Quiet Cars

Posted on September 8, 2010 by TJ

This is fairly revolutionary. New Jersey Transit began testing no-cellphone cars on some trains yesterday, reports the NY Times. Michael Grynbaum has the scoop: As part of a three-month pilot program, 29 express trains between Trenton and Manhattan have acquired … Continue reading →

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Back to School!

Posted on September 7, 2010 by TJ

Little G desperately wanted to visit the city of his birth over the long weekend, so he and I trekked into Gotham via Metro-North. The Saturday morning train was packed with riders in gold jerseys; I thought either Brasil had … Continue reading →

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THE TRAINJOTTING READER: The Big Bam

Posted on September 3, 2010 by TJ

Seeing as I live about a mile from the Sultan of Swat’s grave, I just finished reading the Babe Ruth biography, The Big Bam. The book, by Leigh Montville, is almost as much about riding trains as it is about baseball. … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim Seeks September to Remember

Posted on September 3, 2010 by TJ

September couldn’t come soon enough. I’m glad to leave behind the heat waves and train delays of August. Bring on Autumn, and brisk city walking weather! My early August vacation is just a glimmer in my mind, and only lingers … Continue reading →

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A Two-Minute Warning Would Be Nice

Posted on September 2, 2010 by TJ

I got home late last night due to company softball (you just can’t turn down those rare Central Park games). Little G and Little Miss C were ready for bed and, after 12 hours alone with the kids, The Missus … Continue reading →

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Former Teen Subway Thief Pilfers Bus

Posted on September 1, 2010 by TJ

Nefarious Darius Darius McCollum was arrested again. Of course, the name does not mean a thing to do. Why would it? But you’re well familiar with McCollum’s crimes, starting with the one that put him on the (subway) map. Yes, … Continue reading →

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