Before the subway tunneled beneath Manhattan, New York’s transit network rose above it all — and in some places, it rose twice. In this episode, we uncover the forgotten story of New York’s double-decker elevated railways — a system of stacked stations, two-tier junctions, and sky-high platforms that once ruled the city. From express trains thundering over locals, to ferry terminals connected directly to upper-level walkways, this system was nothing short of an engineering marvel. But over time, these vertical giants became costly, outdated, and unloved. By 1973, the last double-deck El had vanished — leaving behind only fragments hidden in plain sight. Join us as we explore the strange rise and dramatic fall of a second city in the sky.

NYC’s Lure Fishbar is one of the city’s busiest seafood restaurants, selling over 3,000 oysters every week. Using fish sourced from across the country, the restaurant serves dishes like sesame-crusted tuna salad, spider roll sushi, daurade, and more.

A $1.6 billion megaproject is reshaping the East River Tunnel, one of Manhattan’s most critical transportation arteries from a deteriorated, storm-damaged corridor into a symbol of infrastructure renewal and modernized engineering. With hundreds of workers operating around the clock, Amtrak is carrying out the most extensive tunnel rehabilitation in its history. So what meaningful progress has been achieved so far? What major benefits and system-wide impacts can riders expect once the overhaul is complete? In today’s On the Trains video, we take a comprehensive and up-to-date look at the East River Tunnel upgrade and the pivotal role it plays in shaping the future of rail travel in the Northeast.