March 18, 2022
New Schedules Include Restoration of Pre-Pandemic Express Trains
Weekday Train Service Increasing to 89% of Pre-Pandemic Levels, Reduced Trip Times at Several Stations
Yankee Clipper Trains Return for All New York Yankees Home Games
View Schedules Here
Metro-North Railroad today announced new train schedules taking effect on Sunday, March 27, are now available online. The schedule changes include the addition of 66 weekday trains to Metro-North’s three East of Hudson lines. The addition of more weekday trains brings the railroad’s weekday service to 89% of its pre-pandemic levels and restores pre-pandemic express service at several stations. Customers can begin planning their trips on new.mta.info and use the newfare calculatorfeature to find the best trip and ticket option.
The upcoming increase in weekday service follows the rollout ofnew fare discountson the railroad, including a new 20-trip ticket. The 20-trip offers 20 percent off comparable 20-peak one-way fares when purchased through MTA eTix or at a ticket window and are valid for 60 days. Since the rollout, more than 250,000 rides have been purchased with 20-trip tickets.
“As more customers continue to return to Metro-North this spring, we are thrilled to be able to offer more service on weekdays, including the restoration of many express trains,”said Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi.“The increase in service comes at a time when we have rolled out new fare discounts designed to welcome back more riders. For those who are returning to the office on a hybrid schedule or looking to travel with friends on the weekends and are not sure which ticket to choose, the new fare calculator feature can help find them find the best deal.”
Guided by Metro-North’sWay Ahead – Moving Forwardstrategic plan, the improvements shorten peak-period travel times for many customers. In addition, these service adjustments will provide additional seating capacity.
Also reflected in the March schedule update is the return of the “Yankee Clipper” trains, special game-day trains which provide direct service to Yankees/E 153rd St Station for all New York Yankees home games. Yankee Clipper trains will be restored on all three East of Hudson lines, as well as shuttle trains between Grand Central Terminal (GCT), Harlem/125th St, and Yankees/E 153rd St Station and additional stops on Hudson Line trains on each game day.
The following changes will be made to each line:
Hudson Line
Hudson Line weekday service will increase from 142 trains to 156 trains, with additional trains being added between GCT, Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie.
Service to the Breakneck Ridge station will resume in the spring once safety enhancements are completed at the station.
Read or leave a comment on this story...
- Tarrytown News
Two Tarrytown Officers Promoted to Sergeant
June 17, 2024
Local controversies draw crowds to village trustee meetings. So do police department promotions, which in the case of the June...
Read More
- Sleepy Hollow News
After A Unanimous Vote, the PRIDE Flag Flies In Front Of Sleepy Hollow Village Hall
June 15, 2024
By Solace Church-- A crowd of Sleepy Hollow residents gathered outside Village Hall Friday afternoon to watch the raising of...
Read More
- Lifestyles
Consequence?
June 15, 2024
CONSEQUENCE? Or the slippery art of getting off scot free ByKristaMadsen– THREE BAD MEN “An eye for an eye will...
Read More
- Tarrytown News
Tarrytown Kayak Launch Re-Opened
June 15, 2024
The Westchester County Department of Health lifted its health advisory earlier this week. The Tarrytown Kayak Launch is now open...
Read More
- Community News
- Hastings-on-Hudson
Parking? There’s an App (or Two or Three) for That
June 15, 2024
by Janine Annett-- Rivertowns — Once upon a time, paying for parking was relatively simple. You found a parking spot...
Read More
- Community News
Sleepy Hollow Trustees Divided On Flying The PRIDE Flag
June 13, 2024
By Solace Church-- Sleepy Hollow, a village that generally prides itself on its ethnic and cultural diversity, found itself divided...
Read More
Abinanti, Shimsky Square Off with Democratic Primary Looming
June 12, 2024
By Rick Pezzullo--- State Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky and her predecessor, Tom Abinanti, squared off last Sunday in the final debate...
Read More
- School News
- Tarrytown News
Hackley School Class of 2024 Graduation
June 11, 2024
Hackley School held its Class of 2024 graduation ceremony at its Tarrytown campus June 8, with 92 students receiving their...
Read More
- Hastings-on-Hudson
- School News
Andy Clayman Gets Ready to Become Hastings High School Principal in July
June 11, 2024
Incoming principal says he looks forward to becoming "deeply embedded" in the community by Keith Berman-- Hastings-on-Hudson — Following a...
Read More
Primary Elections Are on June 25; Early Voting Starts This Saturday, June 15
June 11, 2024
The following information is provided by the Westchester County Board of Legislators: On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, there will be...
Read More