Staten island rapid transit operating authority, dba. Sirt, now known as mta staten island railway sir is a 14 mile, 21 station, commuter rail line. The staten island railway and ferry line made a modest profit until the explosion of the ferry westfield at whitehall street terminal on july 30, 1871 7. Staten island railway debuts first new station in nearly 50. See why over 720 million users trust moovit as the best public transit app. Oct 06, 2015 find major streets, top attractions and railway stops with this map of staten island in new york city. Parker, a spokeswoman for new york city transit, which operates the citys subways and buses and the staten island railway, said the cause of the accident was still under investigation. Staten island railway the staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of staten island. Staten island rapid transit or sirt, now known as mta staten island railway sir is a 14 mile, 21 station commuter rail line. It had two tracks currently a single, abandoned and overgrown track and one island platform. Heres a clip of the sirtoa mue2 r44 on two locals and a single express to tottenville, in staten island, new york.
The staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of. Mta staten island railway sir wheelchair accessible station exprez stop all trains serve thl% %tatlon loct top nnt thir xtntinn to flag this the staten island railway operates 24 hours a day. 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. May 25, 2017 the staten island railway operates in a mix of suburban and urban environments that present unique challenges, but sallys successes at the department of subways show that she is well equipped for the job, said mta new york city transit acting president darry c. Nearterm projects include a temporary perimeter barrier and improved drainage to prevent pooling. Sep 02, 2016 the buffer stops of the staten island railway face directly onto the water, the shoreline unkempt. Weekdays includes travel to st george, tottenville, and great kills. Fta national transit database program created date. The staten island rail road was incorporated on august 2, 1851, after perth amboy and staten island residents petitioned for a tottenvilletostapleton rail line. It cannot be refilled, and is nontransferable, nonnegotiable, and nonredeemable. 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. This is one of two stations on the line that require fare payment to enter or exit, the other being st. A heavy rail system could be interlinked with existing staten island railway south shore service for more efficient intraborough travel. The staten island railway line runs 24 hours and currently only the north to south main line offer services to passengers.
It is located at victory boulevard and bay street on the railroads main line. Fares all mta new york city transit trains subways. The ride on the staten island ferry has been free of charge since july 4, 1997. Find major streets, top attractions and railway stops with this map of staten island in new york city. Schedules and timetables for the long island railroad, metronorth, and new york city buses. Staten island railway wikipedia republished wiki 2. Phoenix indemnity company call numberphysical location.
Financial information mta staten island railway sources of total system 2003 operating funds summary of total system 2003 operating expenses fares. For staten island railway train service alerts, please check the moovit app. 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 connected to the. 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. Coronavirus updates starting may 6, there is no subway service from 15 a. 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.
Between tottenville and pleasant plains, four stations away, service was reduced to a single train running back and forth until the derailed train. Staten island ferry reduced schedule until further notice nyc. Staten island railway level of service is tied to the level of service provided by the staten island ferry and since ridership on both the staten island ferry and the railroad has been declining, over the long term, the level of service has been reduced. Strip map including bus transfers and parking fares metrocard. The boroughs 24hour railway service connects passengers across the length of the island, with 20 stops between the terminals at st. Whitehall terminal hourly service, with ferry departures on the half hour. This is one of two stations on the line that require fare payment to enter or. Directly operated purchased transportation revenue vehicles systems and guideways facilities and stations other total. Arthur kill is a station on the staten island railway sir.
Mta staten island railway carries out its mission by providing effective and costefficient transportation services through. George has 12 tracks and only 10 are used for service. Staten island railway office of the state comptroller. Tower hill station staten island railway wikipedia. 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 1953, and the only route that still in. Planning to charge for the staten island railway second ave. The station lies between treadwell and sharpe avenues about 3. It is located in an open cut in the staten island neighborhood of mariners harbor at van pelt avenue, about 4. Located near arthur kill road in tottenville, staten island, new. Media in category pleasant plains staten island railway station the following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total.
These are images showing the clifton maintenance facility of mta staten island railway, as r44s were being delivered following their overhaul at coney island shops in brooklyn during 2009. In addition, get realtime info on train status, bus delays, changes of train routes, changes of stops locations, and any service changes. Strip map including bus transfers and parking fares. The staten island railway stretches from this northern point all the way to tottenville at the southern tip of staten island. George neighborhood of staten island, new york city.
St george terminal, customers can make connections with. The staten island railway operates in a mix of suburban and urban environments that present unique challenges, but sallys successes at the department of subways show that she is well equipped for the job, said mta new york city transit acting president darry c. Tower hill is a station on the abandoned north shore branch of the staten island railway, located in tower hill between the port richmond and elm park neighborhoods. Staten island railway abandoned tracks to no where, youtube. George terminal is a ferry, railway, bus, and park and ride transit center in the st. Feasibility study of the north shore railroad rightofway. Daily trips have at most 21 stops with a total travel time of about 42 minutes. The railway is considered a standard railroad line, but only the western portion of the north shore branch, which is disconnected from the rest of the sir, is used.
New schedules in effect in pdf format maps system map. The railroad was financed with a loan from cornelius vanderbilt, the sole staten island tomanhattan ferry operator on the east shore, his first involvement in a railroad. After superstorm sandy caused extensive flooding in this critical train yard, nearterm and longterm flood mitigation measures were implemented to address critical climate vulnerabilities. On september 17, 1872, the company was sold to george law in foreclosure. Originally called the staten island rapid transit, the rail line began transporting passengers in 1851. Tompkinsville is a staten island railway station in the neighborhood of tompkinsville, staten island, new york. Staten island railway map with information about its route lines, timings, tickets, fares, stations and official websites. Staten island railway wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. This twotrip card is good for subways, local buses, and the staten island railway. Mta press release nyc transit sally librera appointed. Staten island rail car derails in tottenville the new york.
The staten island railway formerly known as the staten island rapid transit is a rapid transit system on staten island, new york. Staten island railway rider report the new york state senate. Geographic north on the main line is timetable west viceversa too. Railway timetable effective winter 2016 2017 mta staten island railway now more than ever 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 railway at both locations as well. The buffer stops of the staten island railway face directly onto the water, the shoreline unkempt. 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. George terminal hourly service, with ferry departures on the hour. The line was completed to tottenville on june 2, 1860. Elm park is a station on the abandoned north shore branch of the staten island railway sir. S91 staten island mall limited s92 travis limited s94 staten island mall limited s96 mariners harbor limited s98 mariners harbor limited rail service. Commuters can connect to manhattanbound ferry service at st. With an mta career the benefits are great, the rewards are. Mta staten island railway s projections for 20062009 reflect total expenses before depreciation as follows. The staten island railway sir is the only rapid transit line in the new york city borough of staten island.
Boats were tossed from the water and the sea pushed inland. Essential workers can use our essential connector program. The station is located in an open cut under the bayonne bridge approach in elm park, staten island, at morningstar road between innis street and newark avenue. It is owned by the staten island rapid transit operating authority sirtoa, a subsidiary of the metropolitan transportation authority, and operated by the new york city transit authority department of subways. George, and make use of free parkandride lots at the princes bay, huguenot, annadale and dongan hills stations. A map of the staten island rapid transit company from 1885. Nov 26, 2018 the staten island railway stretches from this northern point all the way to tottenville at the southern tip of staten island. Staten island railway rider report new york state senate. Sir is a subsidiary agency that operates a single rapid transit line on staten island, which runs from the st. Staten island railway map, lines, route, hours, tickets. 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. George and it has a direct connection to staten island ferry.
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