Its Working! :) The Newark Monorail is Working!
Mar 10, 2001, 7:36 am
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Its Working! :) The Newark Monorail is Working!
I just got back from EWR and can report that the monorail is FINALLY operational. There are very few pax, many cars running empty. Therefore, many potential users are unaware that its running, and think it might be still under test. The signboards in the terminals (at least in Terminal A) have a sticker across them indicating the present status.
Mar 11, 2001, 11:28 am
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Thanks for that info UAL traveler. I came on 3/9 and it was still being tested. It has been a pain in the neck while it was being tested. BTW, do you have any update on the proposed Newark airport station's opening date?
Mar 12, 2001, 9:05 am
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You are right! When I left on 3/8, it was not working and when I returned yesterday, 3/11 it was. Even though I saw it running, I didn't think anything about it until I got to the bus and the driver told me it was working. After the long flight back from HKG, however, I didn't feel like going anywhere else and he took me right to my van. yahoo!
Mar 12, 2001, 9:32 am
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Originally posted by MSP2000:
BTW, do you have any update on the proposed Newark airport station's opening date?
BTW, do you have any update on the proposed Newark airport station's opening date?
It sure would be nice to see this in place before the holidays...but I won't hold my breath!!
Mar 13, 2001, 1:28 am
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whilst blowing past it at 125mph on the Acela Express (takes all the hate and angst out of going to Philadelphia, i tell ya!), i saw two monorail cars sitting there by the station. i assume testing on that section must be starting. The station seems to have some progress occurring, but i'm no good with construction, so i can't venture an edumacated guess.
it will be good for the parking "fun" at EWR in the long run, methinks.
it will be good for the parking "fun" at EWR in the long run, methinks.
Mar 14, 2001, 8:40 am
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The monorail was operating within the airport this morning, and several trains were apparently parked on the unopened section extending to the railroad tracks.
Bruce
Bruce
Mar 14, 2001, 8:59 am
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Originally posted by bdschobel:
The monorail was operating within the airport this morning, and several trains were apparently parked on the unopened section extending to the railroad tracks.
Bruce
The monorail was operating within the airport this morning, and several trains were apparently parked on the unopened section extending to the railroad tracks.
Bruce
Personally, I am overjoyed that the monorail is open and ecstatic about the coming rail link. After missing a flight in December due to the hour-long traffic jams WITHIN the airport complex, I welcome anything that will get traffic OFF of the airport roadways.
Let's just hope they've gotten it right this time!!