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How Do You Avoid Boredom On the Train?

December 6th, 2007 · No Comments

photo: soschilds
My train commute is about 50 minutes - it wasn’t until my third ride when I realized I was going to have to have some sort of system to keep myself entertained - yes I am like a 5-yr-old.

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Tags: Mobile Entertainment

MTA Service Advisory: Danbury Branch Weekend Busing

December 6th, 2007 · No Comments

photo: dad_and_clint

Just received the following service advisory:
Buses will substitute for trains between South Norwalk and Danbury stations from 11 PM on Friday, December 7, 2007, until 5 AM on Monday, December 10, 2007.

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What is Your August 8th, 2007 Flood Commuter Horror Story?

December 6th, 2007 · No Comments

photo: arvindgrover
On August 8th, 2007, I woke up in Cos Cob completely prepared for a very important 10:30 meeting in Manhattan. My clothes, briefcase, and resume were laid out, the coffee pot was on auto and had already brewed my morning coffee.
I would take the train into the city and leave myself ample time [...]

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View the Grand Central Big Board on Your Blackberry

December 6th, 2007 · No Comments

photo: pahudson
Yes, you can view the Grand Central Terminal “Big Board” on your Blackberry or other mobile devices. This saves you trying to look over people’s shoulders in the station to view one of the few small monitors during rush hour. Just take a peak on your Blackberry on your way to the station.

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Tags: Metro-North