To all those who talk about older subway systems or more modern subway systems, you miss the point. NYC is the only city in the U.S. where people can get around at all hours without a car. I'm not sure that the statistic they site of 75% of New Yorker not having cars is true, that might only be in Manhattan. Still, a whole heckeva lot of people don't own cars here, and don't feel they are missing anything. It's amazing how many adults here don't even know how to drive. That's says a lot about h
london underground is old, and by the looks of things, more hygienic and more appealing... i happily take the underground in london, whereas i would relentlessly take the new york subway...
@EJES2000 Since seats on the London Underground are upholstered, they're a lot less hygienic. A number of stations in the underground are more aesthetically appealing, but many others, like Queensway, aren't anything special. Also, I'm quite sure that relentlessly doesn't mean what you think it does, perhaps you meant reluctantly.
@LeeGeorge08 Are you serious? Are you freaking serious? Don't fucking come to a video you know you disagree with just to make your corrupt candy ass feel better. Don't even fucking reply to my comment because I don't want to hear if from your bitch fucking mouth ok? Unlike London, New york has so many good memories so many historical movie events known throughout the world so many classic characteristics so many good qualities back then as well.
@KeitoIdo you should go to Hong Kong and their subways, you're going to get blown away. The fact that they have employees everywhere you need them amazes me while the MTA is still laying people off.
i live in LA and we need a sub way system like that were having to pay 4 Dollars a gallon on gas and breathing in the worst air in earth and in la only the poor public transportation
New York Subway is the best. I love NYC and love the MTA to get around town. Much better than the Metro in Montreal. If you don't love New York, leave!
I live in NYC, the MTA sucks. The amount of money they hunger for doesnt show in the services they provide. The Buses arent on time, and the Trains are either over-crowded or have no A/C or is out of service, Not to mention they have too many delays. I would rather drive in my car be stuck in traffic that to be stuck in those trains crowded by dumbass passengers. MTA always wants to raise the fair, yet they have enough money to build another bridge for the city.
howardkevinm Part 6 - What’s funny to me (LOL) is that you stated “90% of the city drives”. This is totally wrong. NYC moves on rails and buses and would be crippled by the “90%” driving commuters, as proved by two blackouts that stopped rail transit on its tracks.
If you need more information on facts of operation, I’ll be glad to give you the benefit of my 32 years with NYC Transit.
howardkevinm Part 5 - As a Motorman, very rarely would I encounter a delay “following trains” as a source of lateness. You must look at passengers holding doors or train equipment failures. The signal system worked just fine. As soon as the doors were closed and locked, it was balls-to-the-wall with the controller (“wrapping it around”). I doubt if you ever operated a train in service or know much about the NYC system.
howardkevinm Part -4I operated as a Conductor and Motorman for 10 years, Motorman Instructor for 17 years and a Schedule Manager for 4 years, retiring in 2003. During the period as an operating employee and supervisor, most of our delays were passenger, and car equipment related. We had occasional signal problems but they were in the minority. As far as stopping every 100 feet shows that you never operated on the system.
@howardkevinm Part 3 - You talk about the deployment by SEPTA of ATC. The elevated line that uses it is 14 miles long. That system is above ground, and I’m quite sure, was cheaper to install than a comparable subway ATC and I’m also sure that it was 90% bought and paid for the federal government. NYC has 656 miles of revenue track with the majority of it being subway construction. It operates 24/7 with hours of work restricted to late pm and early am, which makes it hard to reinvent with ATC.
they still use block signals?? seriously? thats like 1940s technology. i live in philly. the EL is 14.9mi long and we have a total of 8 signals. just eight. NYC probably has about 10 per mile.
@howardkevinm Your system does not run the close headways that NYC Transit has, consequently it could not handle the passenger traffic of NYC. There simply is no comparison to NYC's system. There are probably more riders in Queens (one county) than all of Philly.
@florret2003 Queens is a borough actually not county. and SEPTA is always strapped cash yet they still employ the safer standards that come with ATC. i bet your passengers get tired of having to slow down every 100ft for a signal yet ours can go 60mph for 20 blocks and not encounter one signal. whats really funny is NY transit is the largest yet 90% of the city drives lol. kind of wasteful.
@howardkevinm Part 1- Some “facts” that you state are wrong. Let’s take this one by one. I gleaned this from Askabout.com: Geography…”New York City is made up of five boroughs which are coextensive with five counties. The Bronx (which is Bronx County), Brooklyn (Kings County), Manhattan (New York County), Queens (Queens County), and Staten Island (Richmond County). I don’t know what your intent was in pointing out that Queens is a borough. In NYC they are one and the same.
@howardkevinm Part 2 - Safety standards are set by the Federal Government and NYC Transit meets or exceeds those standards, otherwise it would be shut down. ATC is safe and allows greater throughput. That being said, with the current signaling, some rush hour schedules on the IRT system have an extremely close headway in order to move over 1.5 billion rides in 2009. That number represents annual ridership totaling more than all other mass transit systems combined, Philadelphia included.
It says the best system in the world but it has to change. Now, it is the worst subway. Dirty, smelly, broken and noisy. Fee is high and now, it has to change all the trains and stations like underground in London. I love London Undergroud!
nyc is not the best city but the only city u must see once befor u die and nyc is the only city every one around the would knows about if they no nothing about america LA come next then miami then chicago then DC but any way the best city of them all is NYC were ones dreams can come tue
I haven't been to a lot of places, but the few I have been to are awesome and NY City is by far the best I have ever seen. Make the trip if you've never been there. You won't regret it!
@2GirlsAndOneDuck you do have a point about that and yeah it does increase the fairs by 2.50 per fair and I wish that it can be free but I don't think it can happen.
@jvargasbronx HAHHA FUCKING NO. MTA FUCKING BLOWS. SHIT SERVICE ALL DAY EVERY DAY, SMELLY MOTHERFUCKERS EATING, DIRTY AS SHIT, MTA FUCKIN BLOWS MONKEY COCK.
@NYCSubwayFreak I think that you should think your own city is the best. I think Liverpool is the best, as I live here, but I am not a hater, because I love New York ¬¬
@adamkeam I completley agree with you ... i like Liverpool and i have learned alot of things about it... i totally agree with..i don't really mean that..i didn't even remeber that comment....lol...well all cities are the best ! :)
@NYCSubwayFreak wow that's no clever way to say it... Why say fuck you if people have another opinion than yours? Also please spell "you're" correctly.
@Renard380 I know that it doesn't sound right. At the time I just felt like writing that, but it's not like I really mean it. I love NYC and I love all the cities around the world. I know everyone has different opinions and I respect them.
@NYCSubwayFreak ok then, good to see i was mistaken when i thought you were just some random retard :D by the way i love NY too and i really hope i'll visit it one day!
so is london
wallaces44 3 months ago
To all those who talk about older subway systems or more modern subway systems, you miss the point. NYC is the only city in the U.S. where people can get around at all hours without a car. I'm not sure that the statistic they site of 75% of New Yorker not having cars is true, that might only be in Manhattan. Still, a whole heckeva lot of people don't own cars here, and don't feel they are missing anything. It's amazing how many adults here don't even know how to drive. That's says a lot about h
LisaJ44 6 months ago
MEGA SHITTIES!!!!!
BucketSeeker 7 months ago
london underground is old, and by the looks of things, more hygienic and more appealing... i happily take the underground in london, whereas i would relentlessly take the new york subway...
EJES2000 7 months ago
@EJES2000 Since seats on the London Underground are upholstered, they're a lot less hygienic. A number of stations in the underground are more aesthetically appealing, but many others, like Queensway, aren't anything special. Also, I'm quite sure that relentlessly doesn't mean what you think it does, perhaps you meant reluctantly.
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LeeGeorge08 7 months ago
@LeeGeorge08 Are you serious? Are you freaking serious? Don't fucking come to a video you know you disagree with just to make your corrupt candy ass feel better. Don't even fucking reply to my comment because I don't want to hear if from your bitch fucking mouth ok? Unlike London, New york has so many good memories so many historical movie events known throughout the world so many classic characteristics so many good qualities back then as well.
xNeo2Rememberx 7 months ago
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LeeGeorge08 7 months ago
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LeeGeorge08 7 months ago
MTA trains are antiquated compared to trains in Japan, France and UK
KeitoIdo 7 months ago
@KeitoIdo you should go to Hong Kong and their subways, you're going to get blown away. The fact that they have employees everywhere you need them amazes me while the MTA is still laying people off.
keenkennyny 7 months ago
the london underground is older :3
Rocktecho 8 months ago
@Rocktecho .......
FatTonyCologino 8 months ago
@FatTonyCologino Hi
Rocktecho 8 months ago
Who gives a shit?
ThEmIdNiGhTiNtRuDeR 8 months ago
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@ThEmIdNiGhTiNtRuDeR Lots of us you dumb kid.
67tr876 8 months ago
Not only it's a great way to get around, but the NYC subway is home to many of NYC's finest residents.
BabyBang17datruth 9 months ago
new york is too crowded and dirty. chicago is where its at
NinjaAntx 9 months ago
i live in LA and we need a sub way system like that were having to pay 4 Dollars a gallon on gas and breathing in the worst air in earth and in la only the poor public transportation
noneyourfuck 10 months ago
Forever Redbirds 1959-2003
SubwayFan83 10 months ago
New York should be the capital of USA not Washington DC
Cynnihere4life98 10 months ago
freakin capital of the world
kl49 10 months ago
i love new york:)))
TheLiza8989 11 months ago
my house is also over 100 years old it was the first Woodside mail station something like that. I don't know if it's bad or good.
maravilla1992 1 year ago
unless my ears deceive me the narrator is Alan Johnson from peep show! ..oh the whole tone of the video changes now lol
ndgreenaway 1 year ago 2
i live NY.C. I LIKE
5djjani 1 year ago
N.Y.C the capital of the world
MrRuthless90 1 year ago
Nice!!! very informative I have always enjoyed Natgeo's work. I have a few video myslef on my channel.
JuntosWorldWide 1 year ago
NY ftw
DrGWR11 1 year ago
"Motorman" LOL.
London Underground drivers are called Train Operators.
DeanieBoi07 1 year ago
where is denzel washington?
willx13 1 year ago
New York Subway is the best. I love NYC and love the MTA to get around town. Much better than the Metro in Montreal. If you don't love New York, leave!
asdawrldtrns98767 1 year ago
I live in NYC, the MTA sucks. The amount of money they hunger for doesnt show in the services they provide. The Buses arent on time, and the Trains are either over-crowded or have no A/C or is out of service, Not to mention they have too many delays. I would rather drive in my car be stuck in traffic that to be stuck in those trains crowded by dumbass passengers. MTA always wants to raise the fair, yet they have enough money to build another bridge for the city.
kapri11212 1 year ago
@kapri11212 In your opinion perhaps, but in mine The best!
Cena340 1 year ago
Fun fact: Boston's subway system is 7 years older than New York's. It opened in 1897.
jdgator95 1 year ago 5
@jdgator95 yeah but Boston is small as fuck.
Indestructible229 1 year ago
@Indestructible229 your point is
MSBrown1115 1 year ago
howardkevinm Part 6 - What’s funny to me (LOL) is that you stated “90% of the city drives”. This is totally wrong. NYC moves on rails and buses and would be crippled by the “90%” driving commuters, as proved by two blackouts that stopped rail transit on its tracks.
If you need more information on facts of operation, I’ll be glad to give you the benefit of my 32 years with NYC Transit.
florret2003 1 year ago
howardkevinm Part 5 - As a Motorman, very rarely would I encounter a delay “following trains” as a source of lateness. You must look at passengers holding doors or train equipment failures. The signal system worked just fine. As soon as the doors were closed and locked, it was balls-to-the-wall with the controller (“wrapping it around”). I doubt if you ever operated a train in service or know much about the NYC system.
florret2003 1 year ago
howardkevinm Part -4I operated as a Conductor and Motorman for 10 years, Motorman Instructor for 17 years and a Schedule Manager for 4 years, retiring in 2003. During the period as an operating employee and supervisor, most of our delays were passenger, and car equipment related. We had occasional signal problems but they were in the minority. As far as stopping every 100 feet shows that you never operated on the system.
florret2003 1 year ago
@howardkevinm Part 3 - You talk about the deployment by SEPTA of ATC. The elevated line that uses it is 14 miles long. That system is above ground, and I’m quite sure, was cheaper to install than a comparable subway ATC and I’m also sure that it was 90% bought and paid for the federal government. NYC has 656 miles of revenue track with the majority of it being subway construction. It operates 24/7 with hours of work restricted to late pm and early am, which makes it hard to reinvent with ATC.
florret2003 1 year ago
I''m from london and I must say... NEW YORK IS THE BEST AND LONDON IS A SHITHOLE
CanalCruisers 1 year ago
they still use block signals?? seriously? thats like 1940s technology. i live in philly. the EL is 14.9mi long and we have a total of 8 signals. just eight. NYC probably has about 10 per mile.
howardkevinm 1 year ago
@howardkevinm Your system does not run the close headways that NYC Transit has, consequently it could not handle the passenger traffic of NYC. There simply is no comparison to NYC's system. There are probably more riders in Queens (one county) than all of Philly.
florret2003 1 year ago
@florret2003 Queens is a borough actually not county. and SEPTA is always strapped cash yet they still employ the safer standards that come with ATC. i bet your passengers get tired of having to slow down every 100ft for a signal yet ours can go 60mph for 20 blocks and not encounter one signal. whats really funny is NY transit is the largest yet 90% of the city drives lol. kind of wasteful.
howardkevinm 1 year ago
@howardkevinm Part 1- Some “facts” that you state are wrong. Let’s take this one by one. I gleaned this from Askabout.com: Geography…”New York City is made up of five boroughs which are coextensive with five counties. The Bronx (which is Bronx County), Brooklyn (Kings County), Manhattan (New York County), Queens (Queens County), and Staten Island (Richmond County). I don’t know what your intent was in pointing out that Queens is a borough. In NYC they are one and the same.
florret2003 1 year ago
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florret2003 1 year ago
@howardkevinm Part 2 - Safety standards are set by the Federal Government and NYC Transit meets or exceeds those standards, otherwise it would be shut down. ATC is safe and allows greater throughput. That being said, with the current signaling, some rush hour schedules on the IRT system have an extremely close headway in order to move over 1.5 billion rides in 2009. That number represents annual ridership totaling more than all other mass transit systems combined, Philadelphia included.
florret2003 1 year ago
We loved NYC. Visited for the first time ever back at the end of June. The Subways were amazing. We never got lost or had any problems.
ZMagnum1 1 year ago
2 aNd 5 ...WHOO whoo :D
Joscelyne15 1 year ago
i miss the graffiti
TheSipe2 1 year ago
Very interesting Video.
kubael 1 year ago
@strumm76 couldn't have said it better myself.
metal484 1 year ago
It says the best system in the world but it has to change. Now, it is the worst subway. Dirty, smelly, broken and noisy. Fee is high and now, it has to change all the trains and stations like underground in London. I love London Undergroud!
tsawang123 1 year ago
I GUESS ITS PRITTY NICE,
DOOMNIGHT74 1 year ago
NYC IS THE BEST!!!! I <3 the 7 Train!!!!!!
Eseriam 1 year ago
love new york
jinsherpa 1 year ago
nyc is not the best city but the only city u must see once befor u die and nyc is the only city every one around the would knows about if they no nothing about america LA come next then miami then chicago then DC but any way the best city of them all is NYC were ones dreams can come tue
homeboyschweitz 1 year ago
Best transit system in the U.S. my Ass LMAO, gotta pay fuckin 2.25 now -.- the MTA can go to hell lol
AngleFan45 2 years ago
@AngleFan45 You can always walk or drive. Let me know how that works out.
florret2003 1 year ago
I hate living in NY but at the same time I love it!...lets trade one day, I would love going to Ireland=)
Lubeaut 2 years ago
love my trains!!! feels good not having to drive!!!
Lubeaut 2 years ago
this subway is legendary hehaha!!!!
thesubwayboy 2 years ago
I haven't been to a lot of places, but the few I have been to are awesome and NY City is by far the best I have ever seen. Make the trip if you've never been there. You won't regret it!
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this train need graffitis
m777vm 2 years ago
NYC is the best even the MTA.
jvargasbronx 2 years ago 20
@jvargasbronx mta is not good.
2GirlsAndOneDuck 1 year ago
@2GirlsAndOneDuck well its ok about your opinion and sometimes The MTA can have bad service but its good.
jvargasbronx 1 year ago
@jvargasbronx yeah good by taking maoney form my pocket. there having a fair stirke again -___- 2.50
2GirlsAndOneDuck 1 year ago
@2GirlsAndOneDuck you do have a point about that and yeah it does increase the fairs by 2.50 per fair and I wish that it can be free but I don't think it can happen.
jvargasbronx 1 year ago
@jvargasbronx HAHHA FUCKING NO. MTA FUCKING BLOWS. SHIT SERVICE ALL DAY EVERY DAY, SMELLY MOTHERFUCKERS EATING, DIRTY AS SHIT, MTA FUCKIN BLOWS MONKEY COCK.
aslan45 9 months ago
@aslan45 fair enough and yeah it smells bad.
jvargasbronx 9 months ago
nyc rules its the best city!!!! Who ever says that it's not, than fuck you and your a HATER!!!
NYCSubwayFreak 2 years ago 32
Amen to that!
metroII 2 years ago 2
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enanrumt 2 years ago
@NYCSubwayFreak I think that you should think your own city is the best. I think Liverpool is the best, as I live here, but I am not a hater, because I love New York ¬¬
adamkeam 1 year ago
@adamkeam I completley agree with you ... i like Liverpool and i have learned alot of things about it... i totally agree with..i don't really mean that..i didn't even remeber that comment....lol...well all cities are the best ! :)
NYCSubwayFreak 1 year ago
@NYCSubwayFreak how am I a hater for saying new york isnt the best city?
jdgator95 1 year ago 5
@jdgator95 because no other city is better :)
Indestructible229 1 year ago
@jdgator95 talking about haters, just look how he said that! If he's no hater then NY is an arabic city or something! XD
Renard380 1 year ago
@NYCSubwayFreak wow that's no clever way to say it... Why say fuck you if people have another opinion than yours? Also please spell "you're" correctly.
Renard380 1 year ago
@Renard380 I know that it doesn't sound right. At the time I just felt like writing that, but it's not like I really mean it. I love NYC and I love all the cities around the world. I know everyone has different opinions and I respect them.
NYCSubwayFreak 1 year ago
@NYCSubwayFreak ok then, good to see i was mistaken when i thought you were just some random retard :D by the way i love NY too and i really hope i'll visit it one day!
Renard380 1 year ago
@NYCSubwayFreak thnk u who says nyc isnt d best city is on something im happy to be a proud New Yorker from the Bronx
junjun798 11 months ago
@NYCSubwayFreak I think we londoners can give you new yorkers a run for your money : )
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LeeGeorge08 7 months ago
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1234567loading 2 years ago
its good but london underground is better and older
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1234567loading 2 years ago
kmnk i wouldnt say that but it is good, considering its age and the inept fools running it
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1234567loading 2 years ago
cool
Nintendo378 2 years ago
That is arrogance
Ecuapana 3 years ago
thats...shit couldnt think of nuttin to say
ruskieroy 3 years ago
That;s my town!
KawasakiPlant 3 years ago
Thats My Job !!
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shut up cock sucker
billy122211 2 years ago