Category Archives: Penn Station

THE TRAINJOTTING READER: FDR’s Funeral Train

Posted on June 10, 2010 by TJ

I’m pleased–and mighty relieved–to report that Robert Klara’s FDR’s Funeral Train, which I finished last night, is very, very good. I’m relieved because ol’ Engine Bob is a pal (and former Trainjotting columnist!), and it would be really awkward if … Continue reading →

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‘Commuter Nation’ Hits Penn Station

Posted on June 9, 2010 by TJ

The commuter-advocacy group Commuter Nation is at Penn Station today, espousing the virtues of mass transit and even giving out a few iPads. Says CN: Commuter Nation campaign is back this year to educate commuters in the greater New York … Continue reading →

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Straphanger Joe Remembers When LIRR Guys Made Money the Old-Fashioned Way

Posted on April 8, 2010 by TJ

Old-School Disability There used to be a break room at Penn Station somewhere between track 15 and track 18, back before it was upgraded to a “modern” station. My grandfather worked as a conductor for the LIRR starting in the … Continue reading →

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SLATE: Why Penn Station’s Signs Suck

Posted on March 3, 2010 by admin

Slate.com has a a fun story penned by Julia Turner on yet another reason to dislike Penn Station–impossible-to-follow signs. Penn Station’s signage got 2.5 stars on Yelp.com (“Without a doubt, one of the poorest and most confusing arrangements for signage … Continue reading →

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Fightin’ Phils Amtrak it to Fall Classic

Posted on October 27, 2009 by TJ

The Philadelphia Phillies opted for a chartered train ride to Gotham to prepare for their World Series showdown with the Yankees at the House That Ruth(less Pursuit of Free Agents) Built. The Phillies also hopped a train to New York … Continue reading →

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Metro-North Moves Forward on Penn Station Plans

Posted on September 9, 2009 by TJ

Metro-North is moving ahead on a plan to route both New Haven and Hudson Line trains into Penn Station.  According to the railroad, ”For each line, one alternative would have provided service in all time periods and included the construction of … Continue reading →

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UPDATED, WITH PHOTOS!: NJ Transit Riders Get New Entrance

Posted on August 31, 2009 by TJ

Penn Station, whose 1964 destruction and ensuing rebuild is a vital plot point in Mad Men this season, unveiled a new entrance/exit for New Jersey Transit commuters today, reports LoHud.com. JerseyJim reports: Autumn in New York has always been a … Continue reading →

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Trainjotting Salutes Subway Hero Chad Lindsey

Posted on March 19, 2009 by TJ

New York actor Chad Lindsey sounds like a cool cat. The guy jumped onto the subway tracks at Penn Station Monday to rescue a guy that had fallen and knocked himself out after a blow to the head. Not only … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim’s Nose Knows

Posted on February 12, 2009 by TJ

A welcome whiff of spring weather today, giving my winter overcoat a much needed day off. I took new stock in my morning commute in a top ten assessment of its odoriferous offerings.     Sulfur: The first strong burst of metal, … Continue reading →

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JerseyJim: Keep Your Damn ‘Beer Money’

Posted on January 12, 2009 by TJ

I’m so bummed.   Every weeknight I blindly march to Penn Station, tunes blaring through my iPod, and hit the stairmaster to NJ Transit. I keep my eyes open as I slalom north through the crowds, but I have yet … Continue reading →

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