Sally librera is the new head of mta staten island railway. Caught a great brookville diesel unit in staten island, mow crews doing some material moves. Fares all mta new york city transit trains subways and staten island railway and local buses including limited. The first passenger train on the staten island railroad begins operating between eltingville and clifton vanderbilts landing. Fares on the line between tompkinsville and tottenville. It is located at victory boulevard and bay street on the railroad s main line. George, and make use of free parkandride lots at the princes bay, huguenot, annadale and dongan hills stations. As a result, staten island s history has been largely overlooked. This includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance, installation, inspection, testing, alteration and repair of rails, frogs, switches. The north shore branch is an abandoned branch of the staten island railway in new york city, which operated along staten island s north shore from saint george to port ivory. Staten island railway debuts first new station in nearly. Staten island rapid transit operating authority, dba. You can find live arrival times for each station, get updated service alerts and schedules, see the route on a map, and find out everything you need to get around new york city.
Again on october 1, 2009 the staten island railways work train is observed, consisting of rider car rd344, which was provided by mta new york city transit. A staten island railway local train of r44s at the oakwood heights station a plan from 1883 showing the planned routes of the north shore and east shore lines in addition to the thenexisting line. Sirt staten island rapid transit locomotive roster. Scholars refer to the physical objects that a society produces as elements of its material culture. Enter the staten island economic development corporation. Staten island, ny 10301 general information financial information urbanized area statistics 2010 census service consumption database information sources of operating funds expended operating funding sources. The staten island railway stretches from this northern point all the way to tottenville at the southern tip of staten island. History of the staten island railway originally called the staten island rapid transit, the rail line began transporting passengers in 1851. It is operated by the staten island rapid transit operating authority sirtoa, a subsidiary of the new york city transit authority, which in turn is an agency of the metropolitan transportation authority. Legally called the staten island rapid transit operating authority sirtoa, a unit of the metropolitan transportation authority, it is considered a standard railroad line, but only freight service which runs along the western portion of the north shore branch is. From the north shore of staten island, the best way to get around the island is by public bus or the islands own railway system sir pdf. Staten island railway abandoned tracks to no where, youtube.
The staten island railway holds a place among one of the six other metro lines in the usa, that run all throughout the day and night 24 hours. For years, the group has been urging someone in power to take up their calls for a west shore light rail line. For years, the siedc has been shouting into the void of new york politics. It still serves staten island residents today and at certain times is quite the cozy ride. The branch was built in 1928, in order to serve gulf oil along the arthur kill. Although the staten island railway originally consisted of three lines, only the northsouth main line is in passenger service. The staten island railway railroad history and classic. Travis branch the travis branch is a branch of the staten island railway in new york city, that operates from arlington yard to fresh kills, which is used for freight transportation along the west shore, staten island. Boats were tossed from the water and the sea pushed inland.
The staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of staten island and is operated by the staten island rapid transit. Ferries and railroads papers the staten island museum mary. Strip map including bus transfers and parking fares. Although the railway is considered a standard rail line, only the western portion of the north shore branch which is used by freight is connected to the. Island railway service commonly known on staten island as the staten. Daily trips have at most 21 stops with a total travel time of about 42 minutes. Staten island railway the staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of staten island. The sirt east shore south beach and north shore passenger service went out. George terminal is a ferry, railway, bus, and park and ride transit center in the st. The staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of staten island. My records indicate the last train to pull cars off staten island ran on march 9, 1991. Sirt, now known as mta staten island railway sir is a 14 mile, 21 station, commuter rail line. The boroughs 24hour railway service connects passengers across the length of the island, with 20 stops between the terminals at st.
The staten island tunnel is an abandoned, incomplete railway subway tunnel in new york city. I love seeing any type of freight action on passenger railroads. Downloadable maps for new york transit, including subways, buses, and the staten island railway, plus the long island rail road, metronorth railroad and mta bridges and tunnels. Mta maps subway, bus, long island rail road, metronorth. Tompkinsville is a staten island railway station in the neighborhood of tompkinsville, staten island, new york. Four years later, it leased the original staten island railway. Staten island railway openmobilitydata transitfeeds. Mar 17, 2018 the staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of staten island. So he hopped on the train near his home in the great kills neighborhood and rode it straight to the scene. The line continues into new jersey via the arthur kill vertical lift bridge to cranford junction.
It consists of just one line, which began operations years ago, sometime around the 1860s. This is one of two stations on the line that require fare payment to enter or exit, the other being st. Groundbreaking for new mta staten island railway arthur kill station in tottenville. The underground railroad wound through staten island s livingston. You may also download staten island railway map in pdf. Located in port richmond on a concrete trestle at park avenue and church street, it has two tracks and an island platform. As is the case with many rail lines across the northeast, the sirt was financially backed by nycs very own hometown railroad tycoon, cornelius vanderbilt, who was actually born on the island. Port richmond is a station on the abandoned north shore branch of the staten island railway. Staten island railway track workers, under supervision, maintain, install, inspect, test, alter and repair the track and roadway in subway and elevated service under operating conditions. Staten island railway rider report the new york state senate. For updates, call 311 or follow the dot twitter feed. The staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of staten island and is operated by the staten island rapid transit operating authority, a unit of the metropolitan transportation authority. Planned to extend 10,400 feet 3,200 m, the tunnel would have been among the worlds.
Feasibility study of the north shore railroad rightofway. On this page well show you traces of the sirt as it once was. New york city transit transit, one of the mtas constituent agencies, operates bus. George and tottenville, the staten island railway, a subway in everything but name that extends from st. The name comes from the landfills location along the banks of the fresh kills estuary in western staten island. Eventually as business on the staten island railway declined, the siry crew also serviced the rahway valley customers crossing over the njt raritan line at excee tower. George terminal hourly service, with ferry departures on the hour. The staten island railroad in new york city subway of staten. By december 1, 2009 we find mta staten island railway bl20g 778 on the ready track behind clifton shops, after the alcos were reportedly retired from service. Mta press release nyc transit sally librera appointed. Whitehall street bowling green r south ferry broad street staten island ferr y schedule. The mta rebranded the staten island rapid transit as the mta staten island railway sir in 1994. Tottenvillebound trains are eastbound because tottenville was the end of the generally west to east north shore line that came across the bridge from new jersey. Images from the history archives and library of staten island museum tweet.
The first stop is tompkinsville and the station is built on the ground level. Staten island ferry reduced schedule until further notice nyc. Lady liberty would have been joined by an equally large statue of a native american chief on staten. The new arthur kill station offers more transportation options to staten island residents by giving motorists the choice to leave the driving to us and take staten island railway, mta.
Geographic north on the main line is timetable west viceversa too. Yes, and unlike many transit proposals in new york history, this one actually got to the point of physical labor. Staten island railway map, lines, route, hours, tickets. For those of you that remember the good ole days where the operator was confined to a small cabin on the right side of the car, and you could watch and take pictures out the front of the cars, those days are long gone. Jan 23, 2017 the new arthur kill station offers more transportation options to staten island residents by giving motorists the choice to leave the driving to us and take staten island railway, mta. George terminal mtanyct connections s40 howland hook s42 clyde place s44 staten island mall s46 west shore plaza s48 mariners harbor s51 grant city s52 s. Dongan hills ramps on both sides of the station bus connections. Sally librera, a longtime leader in mta new york city transits department of subways operations, has been appointed as chief officer for staten island railway, making her the first woman to lead the railway.
The siry crew and engine was based in arlington yard. History of the staten island railway wikimili, the best. History of richmond county staten island, new york from its discovery to the present time by bayles, richard mather. Mar 30, 2020 travel time in either direction between st. Sir staten island railway the first stop of the sir train route is st george sir and the last stop is tottenville sir. Nov 26, 2018 history of the staten island railway originally called the staten island rapid transit, the rail line began transporting passengers in 1851. All schedules are subject to change without notice. Sep 02, 2016 the buffer stops of the staten island railway face directly onto the water, the shoreline unkempt. What is it like to ride on the boroughs sole subway line.
It is operated by the staten island rapid transit operating authority sirtoa, a unit of the metropolitan transportation authority. Theres been a passenger railroad on staten island since 1851 when cornelius vanderbilt built a short railroad linking his ferry landing in clifton to stapleton. In addition, get realtime info on train status, bus delays, changes of train routes, changes of stops locations, and any service changes. George and it has a direct connection to staten island ferry. Staten island railway wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. It is located at the intersection of richmond terrace and bay street, near staten island borough hall, richmond county bank ballpark and richmond county supreme court. Staten island rail car derails in tottenville the new york. Mta staten island railway for speed and reliability. Metrocard may be purchased at vending machines located at st george terminal and at tompkinsville station, and is accepted for both entering and leaving the. In one of the bloodiest public transportation accidents in staten island history, the ferryboat andrew j. Morriss memorial history of staten island, new york, volume 1 ira k.
The staten island railway sir, formerly sirt is a rapid transit line operating in the borough of staten island, new york city, usa. Railroad, train, schedule mta staten island railway. Mta staten island railway service runs 24 hours a day between the st george and tottenville terminals. Mta subway time including the sir mta bus time mta bus time app. Metrocard may be purchased at vending machines located at st george terminal and at tompkinsville station, and is accepted for both entering and leaving the railway at both locations as well. It is operated by the staten island rapid transit operating authority sirtoa, a unit. Morriss memorial history of staten island, new york 1. George has 12 tracks and only 10 are used for service. Staten island railway debuts first new station in nearly 50. A staten island railway local train of r44s at the oakwood heights station. Mta staten island railway carries out its mission by providing effective and costefficient transportation services through. The staten island railway line runs 24 hours and currently only the north to south main line offer services to passengers. The staten island ferry is a passenger ferry route operated by the new york city department of transportation. Staten island railway wikipedia republished wiki 2.
Sir dianggap sebagai jalur kereta api standar, tetapi hanya layanan kereta barang di sepanjang bagian barat north shore branch yang terhubung dengan sistem. We are a staten island based group dedicated to model railroading. At the st george terminal, customers can make connections with staten island ferry service to manhattan. For periods of reduced visibility or heavy weather, schedule may be adjusted. Staten island society of model railroaders, staten island, new york. Nonresidents of staten island may not know that the borough has its very own rail line which, although resembling a subway.
Staten island is a bedroom community within one of the largest cities in the world. In 1880, the staten island rapid transit was incorporated. The underground railroad wound through staten islands. Staten island rapid transit or sirt, now known as mta staten island railway sir is a 14 mile, 21 station commuter. Staten island rapid transit operating authority, umumnya dikenal sebagai mta staten island railway atau sir, adalah operator jalur angkutan cepat di borough staten island, new york city, as.
Staten island railroad history the staten island railwav was com pleted in 1860 as a passenger railroad between tottenville and clifton, staten island. Staten island north shore railroad row feasibility study. Dec 26, 2008 igor gaysinsky was so awestruck by what he saw on television friday morning that he felt compelled to witness it in person. George neighborhood of staten island, new york city. The ferry operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with boats leaving every. The railroad was extended the following decades to tottenville, the southernmost point in ny state, to. Staten island is the third largest borough of new york city, yet it is the least populated and most suburban, often considered a stepchild of its larger siblings. The buffer stops of the staten island railway face directly onto the water, the shoreline unkempt. It resembles an outdoor line of the new york city subway.
Media in category pleasant plains staten island railway station the following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. The fresh kills landfill was a landfill covering 2,200 acres 890 ha in the new york city borough of staten island in the united states. The sir serves 22 stations running the length of staten island and primarily serves the. She is the first woman to lead staten island railway. Oct 06, 20 these are older equiptment that use to rome the rails of staten island, north shore, south beach, which are closed off the perth amboy,route in march 31. Mta staten island railway is making history as the railway heads into new and exciting territory.
Media in category staten island railway the following 24 files are in this category, out of 24 total. Arthur kill ramps can be accessed from both sides of the station bus connections. Line route sir staten island railway train schedules. It is considered a standard railroad line, but is currently disconnected from the national railway system and operates with modified r44 new york city subway cars. May 25, 2017 the metropolitan transportation authority mta today announced that sally librera, a longtime leader in mta new york city transits department of subways operations, has been appointed as vice president and chief officer for staten island railway. Staten island society of model railroaders home facebook. For staten island railway train service alerts, please check the moovit app.
Morriss memorial history of staten island, new york ira k. They are posted and copies are available at the mta new york city transit, exam information center, 180 livingston street, brooklyn, ny 11201. When hurricane sandy hit in 2012 the tip of staten island saw the worst of it storm surges and winds ravaging its waterfront properties with nothing to stand in the way. It was intended to connect railways on staten island precursors to the modernday staten island railway to the bmt fourth avenue line of the new york city subway, in brooklyn, via a new crossing under the narrows. Staten island railway office of the state comptroller. Great kills ramps on both sides of the station bus connections. George ferry to tottenville, was once much more extensive. Electrical rapid transit begins on staten island pdf.
Metrocard may be purchased at vending machines located at st george terminal and at. The current sir line has been completely gradeseparated from intersecting roads since 1966. Moovit supports all subway, train, light rail, bus, ferry or cable car lines in new york city including line sir. It is the least populated borough, and often considered a stepchild of its larger siblings. Whitehall terminal hourly service, with ferry departures on the half hour. History of the staten island railway last updated january 17, 2020. Hospital s61 staten island mall s62 travis s66 port richmond s74 tottenville s76 oakwood beach s78 tottenville s81 grant city limited s84 tottenville limited.
The staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of. These are older equiptment that use to rome the rails of staten island, north shore, south beach, which are closed off the perth amboy,route in march 31. The lower reaches of the creek, below the staten island railway, are bordered by extensive marshes, the largest and most pristine on the south shore of staten island. Commuters can connect to manhattanbound ferry service at st. Staten island, nyc in one day shopping, dining, attractions.
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