FISHKILL, NY (Dutchess County)—The Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, MTA Metro-North Railroad,
NYS Department of Transportation, and NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
announced today that work will commence October 12, 2021 on safety improvements to the
Breakneck Ridge Station. Once complete, Metro-North will be able to reopen the station as a
weekend stop on the Hudson Line. This is an interim step towards the comprehensive
redesign of the Route 9D corridor north of Breakneck known as the Breakneck Connector.
That segment will mark the first mile of the planned 7.5-mile Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail linear
park when it goes to construction next year.
Some initial site preparation has already taken place in the area between the train tracks and
Route 9D. Metro-North removed overgrowth to ready the area for necessary measures including
an off-road trail that will connect passengers to the southbound platform, a safety fence separating
pedestrians from the railroad tracks, and temporary wayfinding signage. The station safety improvements
are slated for completion before year’s end. The project is being funded by Hudson Highlands
Fjord Trail and MTA funds secured by State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef of District 95 for
Metro-North.
“Safety is at the core of everything we do,” said Catherine Rinaldi, President of MTA Metro-North
Railroad. “Our Breakneck Ridge station is the gateway to one of the most popular and iconic
hiking destinations in the region. As Metro-North ridership continues to recover, especially
weekend ridership, I am thrilled that Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail is moving ahead with these
safety improvements and that we will soon be able to reopen a safer and more inviting
station for our returning customers.”
“The fencing Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail will install is the first step in implementing the larger
Breakneck Connector project. Safety has always been one of our core aims and securing the
tracks from pedestrians in this busy hiking destination is a major step forward,” said Amy Kacala,
Executive Director of the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail.
The Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail is envisioned as a world-class linear park, spanning 7.5
miles along the Hudson River connecting the Village of Cold Spring and the City of Beacon
in New York State’s Hudson Valley. Construction of the first segment of the Fjord Trail will
commence in 2022. Metro-North, NYS DOT, and NYS Parks are among the many partners
working together to make the Fjord Trail a reality, including local municipalities, governmental agencies, community groups, and regional conservation organizations, such as project lead
Scenic Hudson. The Metro-North Hudson Line includes three stations where visitors will beable
to access the Fjord Trail directly: Cold Spring, Beacon, and, once reopened, the Breakneck
Ridge station.
“This next step in improving the safety of the Route 9D corridor and the hiking experience in
the Hudson Highlands is due to the collaboration of many partners. We thank everyone for the
thoughtfulness of the approach to the entire system. It’s an exciting time to be in the Highlands,” said Linda Cooper, Taconic Regional Director for New York State Parks.
Explore New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley by Taking Subways, Buses, LIRR and Metro-North Gives MTA Customers Inspiration for Car-Free Daytrips
New MTA AWAY Program Streamlines Destination Deals and Promotional Opportunities for Businesses, Cultural Organizations, and Travel and Tourism Partners
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the formal launch of MTA AWAY as a way to help New Yorkers leave the car, choose mass transit, and experience all the events and destinations the New York region has to offer. With so much to see and do in New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley, customers from every stretch of the MTA’s footprint can now enjoy special savings on daytrip destinations, outdoor activities and events, all easily accessible by taking mass transit.
MTA AWAY replaces the former Deals and Getaways programs run by each agency. Now, customers can learn about current deals and destinations regardless of the agency, through robust digital signage appearing in stations and onboard trains and buses, and on a brand new dedicated website—. The site offers original content and showcases partnerships with travel and tourism organizations including Hudson Valley Happenings, Discover Long Island, NYC & Company and TDF/TKTS. These partners provide seasonal content which includes itineraries, dining and activity guides, event suggestions and more. features destination details and the easiest way to get to them, whether it be taking the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, subways or buses.
Customers using the system will notice MTA AWAY digital advertisements playing in stations. The ads feature QR codes that .
“Today’s launch puts all the events and destinations New York has to offer in one place. Planning for a daytrip has never been easier,” said Sarah Meyer, MTA Chief Customer Officer. “Just go to and you can find places to go and know how to get there. You don’t need to own or rent a car to get to New York’s favorite destinations! Riding our buses and trains are good for the planet and even better for your wallet.”
“The Long Island Rail Road is a critical asset to Long Island residents and visitors alike and Discover Long Island is pleased to provide Long Island destination information in the new MTA AWAY program," said Discover Long Island President & CEO, Kristen Reynolds. "With so many of our downtowns and iconic attractions located on or near LIRR train stops, this new consumer program provides information and access that encourages year-round travel to Long Island with the ease and convenience of public transit."
“We are pleased to support the newly launched MTA AWAY program, which will inspire regional travel to New York City and add value to the visitor experience through a multitude of offers,” said Fred Dixon, President and CEO, NYC & Company.
To celebrate the launch of , MTA and amNY partnered for the “Fun Fall Giveaway”. The sweepstakes, which starts today and runs through Oct. 21, gives New Yorkers a chance to win admission tickets to top attractions and events, 7-day MetroCards, an overnight Long Island escape and much more. Enter via . See full . Customers who pick up a hard copy of amNY Metro also will find the “Car-Free Guide”, a special section that has details on destinations offered through the MTA AWAY program.
MTA AWAY also makes it easier for prospective business partners to do business with the Authority. By creating an umbrella for all agency promotions, prospective promotional partners can develop co-branded MTA AWAY campaigns to reach the millions of riders who use the system every day, from subway and bus customers in New York City to railroad customers on Long Island, and in the Hudson Valley and Connecticut.
The first deal under the MTA AWAY program was with The Original Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit. Van Gogh offered discounts to MTA customers and also sponsored the Authority’s 11th Mask Force, providing Van Gogh-branded t-shirts for volunteers---who give free masks to MTA customers---and merchandise. A sampling of current deals offered through MTA AWAY include discounts on admission to Museum of Modern Art, Storm King Art Center, and the New York Botanical Garden. MTA’s current discount rail and admission packages include: Escorted Long Island Wine Tours, Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, the Bronx Zoo and the Hudson River Museum.
Railroad customers can save even more on weekend trips during the fall by taking advantage of . Under the Autumn Weekends program, LIRR and Metro-North honor all monthly tickets for travel on weekends to and from any LIRR and Metro-North stations, regardless of the stations printed on the ticket. Additionally, monthly ticketholders traveling on those weekend days will be able to bring up to four additional travelers for only $1.00 per person each way. Please note, however, that LIRR tickets are only valid for travel on LIRR, and Metro-North tickets are only valid for travel on Metro-North
MTA Metro-North Railroad today announced that service frequencies will increase on the Hudson Line beginning on Monday Sept. 20, with weekday service returning to 82% of pre-pandemic levels and weekend service to 100% of pre-pandemic levels. The Hudson Line sustained significant damage after record rainfall from remnants of Hurricane Ida hit the area beginning on Sept. 1, continuing into the early morning hours of Sept. 2.
Some train times will be adjusted to reflect earlier departures and slightly longer trip times due to reduced capacity on the Hudson Line because of landslides and culvert damage caused by the storm. Two tracks on an approximately six mile stretch between Greystone and Tarrytown stations remain out of service while crews continue restoration work. Customers should plan up to an extra five minutes of travel time while restoration work continues.
Hudson Line Service to Resume 82% of Pre-Pandemic Weekday Service, 100% of Pre-Pandemic Weekend Service
Crews Have Continued Clean Up Work Since Record Rainfall From
Remnants of Hurricane Ida Damaged Infrastructure Along the Line
Two Tracks Remain Out of Service Between Greystone and Tarrytown Whi
Restoration Work Continues; Minor Adjustments to Schedules
MTA Metro-North Railroad today announced that service frequencies will increase on
the Hudson Line beginning on Monday Sept. 20, with weekday service returning to 82%
of pre-pandemic levels and weekend service to 100% of pre-pandemic levels.
Hudson Line sustained significant damage after record rainfall from remnants of Hurrican
Ida hit the area beginning on Sept. 1, continuing into the early morning hours of Sept. 2.
Some train times will be adjusted to reflect earlier departures and slightly longer trip
times due to reduced capacity on the Hudson Line because of landslides and culvert damage
caused by the storm. Two tracks on an approximately six mile stretch between Greystone and
Tarrytown stations remain out of service while crews continue restoration work. Customers
should plan up to an extra five minutes of travel time while restoration work continues.
“I cannot emphasize enough the Herculean effort put forth by our crews in the two weeks since
the storm ravaged our entire territory, especially the Hudson Line,” said Catherine Rinaldi,
President of Metro-North Railroad. “It is because of their efforts that that we are now able
to resume pre-Ida service levels beginning on Monday. I cannot thank everyone involved enough
h for their dedication and diligence.”
Metro-North was able to restore service on the Hudson Line on Tuesday, Sept\ 7
just days after the remnants of Hurricane Ida unleashed record-setting rains in the region
and damaged infrastructure along the line. Service since then has operated every half hour,
with some trains operating hourly.
Following initial post-storm inspections and clearance of trees, vegetation and debris from the
tracks, MTA crew members and contractors restored slopes and ballast that had been washed out by
floodwaters at multiple locations throughout the Hudson Line, and installed more than 600 cubic yards
of heavy stone fill to stabilize areas surrounding tracks for safe operation. Much of the work has been at
Greystone, where waters cascaded down from Warburton Avenue creating a mudslide onto the tracks,
and at Dobbs Ferry, where damage to a culvert has removed two tracks from service until permanent repairs can be made.
Metro-North reminds customers to check , the MYmta.app, or Metro-North's TrainTime app prior to traveling.
Posted by Dave Klepper, Thrsday, Setember 16
Crews Have Continued Clean Up Work Since Record Rainfall From Remnants of Hurricane Ida Damaged Infrastructure Along the Line
Two Tracks Remain Out of Service Between Greystone and Tarrytown While Restoration Work Continues; Minor Adjustments to Schedules
Hudson Line customers, Due to the need for significant reconstruction of a segment of the Hudson Line that was damaged during Tropical Storm Ida, the Hudson Line will continue to operate on a reduced weekday schedule for the week of Sept. 13-17. On Monday, Sept. 20, a new weekday schedule will go into effect that reflects the ongoing effort to rebuild the damaged section in Dobbs Ferry. Please check back here for updates. Hudson Line Weekdays: Peak --Hudson Line trains will operate every 20-30 minutes during peak hours at all stations. Off-Peak --Hourly service will operate between Poughkeepsie and Grand Central Terminal during off-peak hours at all stations. For schedule information, please see our updated print timetable at or visit . Hudson Line Weekends: Regular weekend service will be in effect on the weekends of Sept. 11-12 and 18-19, as published in the Aug. 29 schedule change, see While crews continue to make repairs, bridge plates have been installed for customers to board trains at Riverdale, Ludlow, Glenwood, Greystone, Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley-on-Hudson and Irvington stations. Please do not board bridge plates until the train has come to a complete stop. For connecting services information, including Hudson Rail Link and the Haverstraw-Ossining and Newburgh-Beacon ferries, see Please listen for announcements at your station and continue to monitor , Facebook and Twitter for updates. Customers can also use our automated phone system at 511 (in Connecticut call 877-690-5114) or to speak with a representative dial 646-252-1701.
daveklepper Posted by daveklepper on Sunday, September 5, 2021 5:17 AM New Jersey Transit: Wassaic Branch customers Regular weekend service will resume on the Wassaic branch on Sunday, September 5, following the completion of significant repairs to infrastructure caused by heavy rainfall. On Labor Day, Monday, September 6, the Wassaic branch will operate on a weekend schedule. For schedule information, please visit . https://www.njtransit.com Please listen for announcements at your station and continue to monitor , and Facebook and Twitter for updates. Customers can also use our automated phone system at 511 (in Connecticut call 877-690-5114) or to speak with a representative dial 646-252-1701. View Online: Quick Reply Reply Edit
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