Category Archives: Penn Station

The Trainjotting Reader: THE TENDER BAR

Posted on November 15, 2012 by TJ

If you haven’t read J.R. Moehringer’s memoir The Tender Bar, I suggest you do so. It’s funny and heartfelt and exceedingly well written. It’s the story of a boy who is raised as much in a Long Island pub as … Continue reading →

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Next Stop, Springfield!

Posted on October 12, 2012 by TJ

If you had “See Rick Springfield perform “Jessie’s Girl” on a Penn Station platform” on your bucket list, I sure hope you were there Wednesday, on the 1-9 platform at 34th Street, to see the former Dr. Noah Drake bang out the … Continue reading →

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Good Things Brewing in Penn Station

Posted on August 23, 2012 by TJ

Most commuters would probably say that arriving into/departing Grand Central Terminal, versus Penn Station, is worth a few percentage points of their salary each year. Yet here’s one category where Penn Station wins: Pints of draft beer to go. Sure, … Continue reading →

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‘Times’ Shines Light on Commuter Plight

Posted on April 6, 2012 by TJ

There’s a thoughtful and well executed photo essay at the NY Times looking at the plight of the commuter, rushing to make, or at times not make, his or her train each day. Appearing on the Times blog “Lens,” the essay … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim Journey Marred By Tourney

Posted on March 8, 2012 by TJ

Overheard in the Quiet Car… Bustling commute back to Jersey last night. Despite the weather outside deciding to spring ahead a bit early, Penn Station was the epicenter of the perfect storm of hassle and noise for last night’s commute. … Continue reading →

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Despite All Their Rage, New Jersey Transit Commuters Remain Rats in a Cage

Posted on February 13, 2012 by TJ

Saying Grand Central is awesome and Penn Station sucks is like saying you prefer a trip to Great Adventure more than one to Motor Vehicle. And reporters talking about how great the old Penn Station was, and how much the … Continue reading →

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Jersey Jim Locked In ‘Portal’ Combat

Posted on October 6, 2011 by TJ

Commuters on New Jersey Transit often worry and complain about crossing the river to and from Manhattan, but the mighty Hudson is often wrongly accused as the wager of our woe. It’s the Hackensack River that we should worry about. As … Continue reading →

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Piece of Penn Station Shifts to GCT

Posted on July 6, 2011 by TJ

A 45-pound stone eagle sculpture that once loomed over Penn Station has found a (temporary) home in Grand Central, reports the NY Times. The eagle made a detour to Freeport, Long Island and Poughkeepsie in between the two stations. He’s apparently one … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Penn Station. No, Really.

Posted on November 23, 2010 by TJ

A pair of bold writers has taken it upon themselves to defend the indefensible in today’s NY Times Op-Ed. No, they’re not defending Duane Reade stores, or the musical ouevre of Wham! But close. They’re defending Penn Station in their … Continue reading →

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A Mighty Wind: Where Were You When the Tornado Struck NYC?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by TJ

Well, that little storm kind of snuck up on us, now didn’t it? I was actually heading to Citi Field for the first time all season, Metsies tix for my birthday, compliments of the generous Missus. G. Francis and I … Continue reading →

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