The Metropolitan Transport Department and the NSW RAPID Deployed Large Numbers of Personnel to Respond to the Storm

The first northeast storm of the quarter hit the tri-state region, bringing heavy rainfall and high winds to the tri-state area, and public transportation agencies are currently calmly coping.

According to abc7NY, metropolitan transportation agency (MTA) officials said the New York City Transit, Metro-North, Long Island Railroad (LIRR), Bridges and Tunnels divisions have deployed large numbers of staff to respond to flash floods.

Craig Cipriano, president of the New York City Public Transportation Bureau, said they had installed the pumps ahead of schedule and hundreds of employees were resettling generators and emergency equipment.

Cypriano said: "Every time there is a storm, I tell people to give themselves more time. As of 6:45 this morning, everything is going well. If you're coming to New York City, we're here for you. ”

subway

The metro department is already prepared for the storm in 50 specific locations, and the number of specific locations has been selected to increase from lessons learned from Hurricane Ida. As a systematic deployment, the pump has been placed in 5 locations in advance.

Maintenance crews are inspecting rail and subway station drainage pipes in flood-prone areas and are preparing and installing rail pumps and storm boxes in sections.

Passengers are asked to allow extra time when planning to travel by metro. Be extra careful when walking on platforms and stairs to prevent slipping, paying attention to leaves and wires overhead.

Bus

On bus lines where flooding is likely, trailers are already in place.

At the bus parking lot, the staff will park the bus at a high place, and the lifting equipment, flood barrier and water pump are ready.

The Long Island Railroad and the Northern Railroad

The operations center will increase manpower to monitor the weather and rail system, especially in flood-prone areas.

Additional personnel include vegetation management specialists, plumbers, electricians and Northern Railroad catenary employees, who will be deployed to strategic areas to protect rails, signals and equipment.

The Northern Railroad will deploy staff in the Dobbs Ferry and Greystone areas to monitor ongoing slope and culvert work.

Metropolitan Transportation Department Bridges and Tunnels

On Tuesday (October 26), between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., two-wheeled two-seater bicycles and empty trailers are prohibited from driving on seven bridges managed by the Metropolitan Transportation Department.

Wind conditions will be monitored by staff and additional traffic and speed limits will be imposed depending on the wind conditions.

At present, staff have inspected all flood-prone areas, cleaned up debris and other obstacles affecting drainage, and will continue to monitor throughout the storm.

Staten Island Railway

Staff are ready, equipment, including emergency generators, is in place, and staff are in place to clean up fallen trees and debris.

During periods of heavy rainfall and high tides, staff will monitor flood-prone areas to prevent any situations that could affect rail service.

Affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Ada, staff also increased the number of emergency equipment at the subway station.

Meanwhile, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that a state of emergency began at 8 p.m. on Monday (October 25).

NJ Transit

While ensuring safety, the New Jersey Rapid Transit's bus, light rail and Access Link services will operate on weekday schedules.

For now, the New Jersey Rapid Transit will continue to monitor weather conditions through Wednesday (October 27).

On tuesday (October 26) morning, there were some problems in the North East Corridor.

(Compiler: HS)