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Metro-North: M-8s Reduce Standees

The number of passengers force to stand during their commutes have decreased dramatically from last winter, according to the Stamford Advocate.

Metro-North is reporting that the arrival of its new M-8 rail cars have all but eliminated the high number of passengers forced to stand during their commutes, according to the Stamford Advocate.

Even though the railroad's ridership on the New Haven line increased in 2011, the average number of passengers riding without seats was nine in December, down from 1,111 in February when the harsh winter reduced the number of cars in Metro-North's fleet.

Metro-North spokesperson Marjorie Anders told the Advocate that in addition to the arrival of the new cars, the railroad has been "vigilant" about adhering to its loading standards.

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According to Connecticut Rail Division Director Eugene Colonese, 78 M-8 cars are currently ready for service and 66 are a part of Metro-North's daily weekday schedule.


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