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[WATCH] The Most Popular Train in NYC, Explained

2026-03-26T12:00:00-04:00

Metro North Railroad, the commuter lifeline that makes Grand Central Terminal so special. While boasting a remarkably high approval rating compared to other local transit, this system actually covers more miles than the Long Island Rail Road. The video takes you through the fascinating evolution of its main lines—the Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven—from their fractured past under Penn Central to their consolidation under the MTA. Beyond the main tracks, you'll explore the unique Port Jervis and Pascack Valley lines serving the west side of the Hudson, learn about abandoned branches like the Putnam Division, and get a sneak peek at future expansions connecting suburban trains directly to Penn Station.

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[VIDEO] MTA 2025 Year in Review

2026-01-04T12:00:00-05:00

In 2025 the MTA celebrated a number of historic service records while also saying farewell to the iconic MetroCard. Here are some of the highlights of the past year.

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[WATCH] A Short History of the Sunnyside Yards in Queens

2025-10-11T12:00:00-04:00

When it opened in 1910, Long Island City's Sunnyside Yards was the largest rail yard on Earth at 200 acres. This video is a short history of the role of the Sunnyside Yards, who built them, and why, and how they ended up being the property of Amtrak and the Federal Government.

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[VIDEO] New York's $10 Billion Plan To Rebuild The Port Authority Bus Terminal

2025-09-14T12:00:00-04:00

In the heart of New York City, where every moment is fueled by relentless motion, a massive transformation is unfolding, one that will reshape the way millions of people move through the city. A once-proud structure, now worn down by decades of use, struggles to keep up with the fast-paced demands of a modern metropolis. This iconic hub, once a symbol of urban progress, can no longer serve the city it helped build. But rather than fade away, New York is reimagining it—transforming it into a cutting-edge terminal that symbolizes innovation, sustainability, and the future of urban transportation.

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[WATCH] Why NYC is Building Elevated Trains Again

2025-07-22T12:00:00-04:00

In this video, we will talk about why NYC is building elevated trains, again. Note: The IBX is half el, half open cut. Especially in the northern section, where the IBX would need multiple elevated sections.

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[VIDEO] Where do Subway Trains Go When They Aren't in Service? NYC Subway (and Rail Transit) Yards Explained

2025-06-26T12:00:00-04:00

Join me as we take a look at the rail yards (or depots if you prefer) used by the New York City Subway and New York City's other rail transit systems (Staten Island Railway, PATH, Newark Light Rail, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, AirTrain JFK, AirTrain Newark).

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[VIDEO] A NYC Transit Solution That's Just... Sitting Right There

2025-03-14T12:00:00-04:00

The LIRR Rockaway Beach Branch Line has sat dormant for decades. Could it be resurrected as a new link in the transit desert of Central Queens? The folks at Queenslink think so, and I'm inclined to agree.

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[VIDEO] Nostrand Ave Extension | Lines That Never Were

2025-02-08T12:00:00-05:00

In this video, we will talk about the Nostrand Ave extension. […] There is one plan that was not mentioned in this video, but we still wanted to talk about. This plan involved a different IND South 4th St Line, where it would be rerouted via Bedford Ave and join with the IRT Nostrand Ave. Since the IRT Nostrand Ave Line was built under Dual Contracts No. 3 and 4, it meant all lines under the plan had provisions to be widened just in case the IND wanted to take them over (because IRT tunnels are narrower than BMT and IND tunnels). The only remnant for this is when the IND suddenly decided to make Nostrand Ave an express station during construction, and not to make Franklin Ave an express station, even though Franklin Ave already had a connecting line (today's Franklin Ave shuttle).

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[WATCH] What's Left of New York's Central Railroad | Lost Forever

2024-04-25T12:00:00-04:00

Chapters:
00:00 - When Train Tracks Ran on the Road - The New York Central Railroad
01:13 - The Unification of the New York Rails | The Birth of New York Central Railroad
03:27 - How Cornelius Vanderbilt Built a Rail Empire | The Age of the Commodore
06:20 - The Wild West Side & The St. Johns Train Terminal
10:00 - Why Running Trains on Street level is a horrible idea | New York’s “West Side cowboys”
11:56 - When New York moved their Railroad above street level | The High Line
12:39 - The Peak of New York Central Railroad
14:28 - When the U.S. seized the New York Central Rail Road.
15:39 - The Demise of New York Central Railroad
17:25 - The Legacy of New York Central Railroad

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[REPOST] Take This Short Tour Through the New York City Transit Museum

2024-03-09T12:00:00-05:00

The New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn is the best place in New York City to learn about the history of the MTA, buses, trains, and subway system. In this walk-through video from YouTuber TheAdventurousVlogger, see what the museum has to offer.

The New York Transit Museum is a museum that displays historical artifacts of the New York City Subway, bus, commuter rail, and bridge and tunnel systems.

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