r/nycrail • • May 15 '26

r/NYCRail Highlights

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r/nycrail • • 5h ago

πŸ—žοΈ News Someone just died in front of me at the 14th St L Station.

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A man in all black, looked to be 30-40 yr old was hit by a train.

I was on my phone when I heard people screaming. I looked up and he had jumped onto the tracks and was walking into the tunnel. We were all yelling and trying to help him back up but he just ignored us and kept walking into the tunnel.

The L train came and he disappeared with it and for a second I thought they had gotten him off the tracks because it was so quiet. There weren’t any screams or blood. Then I realized the people around me were crying and filming and others were searching under the train with their phone flashlights looking for his body.

People on the L train were trapped inside with the doors closed and were aggravated, and I walked from train to train with a note on my phone that explained what happened.

It’s one of those things you know happen in the city, but you never think will happen right in front of you.

I don’t know if the guy was on drugs or just extremely emotionally unwell. We need more accessible help for people struggling with mental illness.

No one should have to see what we saw.


r/nycrail • • 10h ago

πŸ“œ History The NYC Subway opened 122 years ago today on October 27, 1904. Rides cost a nickel. Here’s a picture of the NYTimes from the day after the subway opened

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r/nycrail • • 7h ago

❓ Question Fly Away Redbirds Nostalgia Run Question

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Hello,

The NY Transit museum is operating a "Fly Away Redbirds" nostalgia run on November 7. Here is the information written on their website: https://www.nytransitmuseum.org/nostalgia-rides/

"The 90-100-minute ride will go up to the Bronx, travel through a train yard for a special behind-the-scenes view before heading back downtown to Old South Ferry station."

Does anyone know which yard they are referring to here? I suspect it's the 239 St Yard on the 2/5 train, but it would be great if someone can provide confirmation.

Many thanks.


r/nycrail • • 6h ago

❓ Question What is your opinion on the B?

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r/nycrail • • 16h ago

πŸŽ₯ Video A new subway hub in Brooklyn is set to open this winter. The MTA is combining the Livonia Av (L) and Junius St (3) stations into a single complex. On top of that, a new station entrance is under construction at New Lots Av.

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r/nycrail • • 10h ago

πŸ—žοΈ News A trains will not be running between Rockaway Boulevard & Lefferts Boulevard from November 7th to November 16th, free shuttle buses will be provided

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The work being done will allow for a smooth transition into CBTC, also expect future closures throughout 2027


r/nycrail • • 5h ago

πŸ—žοΈ News Train Operator Exam #4605 Update

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Hello everyone,

I’m just here giving everyone a update on the exam results, I messaged customer support and this is what was said


r/nycrail • • 11h ago

πŸŽ™οΈ Discussion Which fit the r68 the best

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r/nycrail • • 16h ago

πŸ“Έ Photo My Ride for this Morning

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Staten Island Railway. Express to Tottenvilleβ€” 7:31AM


r/nycrail • • 59m ago

πŸŽ™οΈ Discussion Which fit the r160 the best

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r/nycrail • • 1d ago

πŸ€“ Railfanning Rarest train on the system?

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r/nycrail • • 5h ago

πŸ“œ History Happy 122 years of the MTA NYC subway

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Taken from to BK song At the Mta ride our trains we rule


r/nycrail • • 8h ago

πŸ“Έ Photo When you see it...

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Error 404: Font not found.

20 Av/West End mezzanine. The clock works otherwise.


r/nycrail • • 12h ago

❓ Question Who truly operates the Port Jervis and Pascack Valley Line NJT or MTA MNRR?

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I have read that the NJT crews are the operators of the MNRRs operations on the West Side of the Hudson River on the Pascack Valley and Port Jervis lines.

You can also buy a NJT ticket to Port Jervis, NY.

My question is, is NJT the real owner of Pascack and Port Jervis lines or is the MTA MNRR the owner but paying NJT to operate?

It seems to me that NJT operates both branches into New York State, but they had to slap the MTA label since NJT can't be seen crossing too far into NY jurisdiction.


r/nycrail • • 5h ago

πŸ“Έ Photo Confused R train

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Not sure where it’s pulling the transfers, but they don’t seem to make sense for any line in this order.

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r/nycrail • • 22h ago

πŸ“Έ Photo 🍊 Q

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Saw an Orange at Dekalb and around 1:15 am 10/27


r/nycrail • • 1d ago

πŸŽ™οΈ Discussion Which line fit the r46 the best

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r/nycrail • • 3h ago

🎨 Art Graffiti tagged subway car in the Bronx

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r/nycrail • • 1d ago

πŸ“Έ Photo R-46 at Far Rockaway mid 2023!

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Taken while on a trip from Australia. Loved what NYC had to offer and definitely a shame these old girls have nearly all been withdrawn. Car 6144


r/nycrail • • 1d ago

Service Advisory Avoid the 1 train

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Someone was just hit at Canal


r/nycrail • • 1d ago

πŸŽ™οΈ Discussion Thoughts on PSA Phase 2 / Main Line East Modernization? How do you think they will score in the new feasibility study?

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r/nycrail • • 1d ago

πŸŽ™οΈ Discussion The r32 and r42 fit very well for the (J) and (Z) line in my opinion.

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These two trains fit very well and good for the line. It's ashamed they're retired.


r/nycrail • • 1d ago

πŸŽ™οΈ Discussion I'm making a game where you build subway stations and watch thousands of passengers navigate them

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I shared my subway station design game here two years ago. Here's how far it's come.


r/nycrail • • 1d ago

πŸ€“ Railfanning Got my R46 lcd to work WITH ODK ( Finale)

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ODK NOW AS YOUVE SEEN IN MY PREVIOUS POST IT WAS JUST LCD