[PRCo] Re: Fwd: Off Topic: Irene

[John Swindler]

I remember George Krambles complaining about a problem in Chicago - flooded underpasses stranding the trackless trolley fleet.
 
At our weekly rail safety update yesterday, we talked a bit about SEPTA shutdown.  Starts tonight at end of Saturday service, and will probably restart mid-day or early afternoon tomorrow.  Sunday morning will be to check that everything ok.  The worry was tree limbs coming down on electric lines.  
 
As for earthquake on Tuesday, SEPTA safety again checked the lines for any structural problems.  There was one, but it was a preexisting condition.  The slow order was gone by Wednesday.
 
Also, its a weekend, not a weekday, which is probably prompting this lemming like reaction among political class.
 
As for our area, Fred, winds are projected to peak at about 35 mph.  Rain not a concern unless Irene pulls an Agnus, and lingers over an area of 3-4 days.  That's what happened to northeast PA.  Could have a power outage, but don't expect it to be long lasting.  Probably longer lasting outage along coastal areas.  A newscaster this morning mentioned that this is first storm to hit US mainland in about 3 years.
 
And thank you, Rich, for the Norfolk pix forwarded by Tony Fritz.  Took liberty to forward to some at SEPTA.  Received favorable replys from engineering and 69th St. shops.
 
Cheers
John 
 
 

 

> From: fwschneider at comcast.net
> Subject: [PRCo] Fwd: Off Topic: Irene
> Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:16:02 -0400
> To: bbente at bellsouth.net; pittsburgh-railways at dementix.org; allmanr at verizon.net
> 
> This is a nice collection of links to transit getting scared. Then look at the very last one. 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> > From: "Peter Folger" <transitman at maine.rr.com>
> > Date: August 26, 2011 5:01:09 PM EDT
> > To: <BostonTraction at yahoogroups.com>, <MBTAfans at yahoogroups.com>, <TheMotorBusSociety at yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: Off Topic: Irene
> > 
> > Off Topic: Irene
> > 
> > Irene evacuations, transit shutdown ordered in NYC.
> > 
> > http://apnews.myway.com//article/20110826/D9PBVLBG0.html
> > 
> > New York City's MTA to Shut Down All Mass Transit on Saturday.
> > 
> > http://www.christianpost.com/news/new-york-citys-mta-to-shut-down-all-mass-transit-on-saturday-54603/
> > 
> > Mass Transit Shutdown Leaves New Yorkers Few Travel Options.
> > 
> > http://www.wnyc.org/blogs/wnyc-news-blog/2011/aug/26/transportation-options-new-yorkers/
> > 
> > Philly mayor: mass transit closing early Sunday.
> > 
> > http://www.chron.com/news/article/Philly-mayor-mass-transit-closing-early-Sunday-2142221.php
> > 
> > MBTA plans normal service during Irene.
> > 
> > <http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20110826mbta_plans_normal_service_during_irene/srvc=home&position=recent>
> > 
> > Goodnight Irene - Pete Seeger.
> > 
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcHLCv6sFFU&feature=related
> > 
> > Peter Folger
> > P.O.Box 1741
> > Biddeford, ME 04005-1741
> > transitman at maine.rr.com
> 
> 
>