Inside NYC's New 1.6 Billion Dollar Train Station (WORTH IT?)- Moynihan Train Hall Tour! ⁴ᴷ

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@zo62
@zo62 3 жыл бұрын
current penn station looks like a homeless shelter with a krispy kream. it shouldnt even be called penn station. yes this was worth it. when taking a subway and having someone sleep in the middle of the platform the 1 billion wasnt enough
@LuisGustoChicago
@LuisGustoChicago 3 жыл бұрын
This train station looks incredible and I hope it starts a trend of more attention being paid to train stations around the country, hoping the future gives us faster and more reliable train service nationwide. Great tour dude!!
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Luis!
@Osnosis
@Osnosis 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, not bloody likely.
@myworld9010
@myworld9010 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a huge waste of money there’s not reason a lot of the material should’ve came from everywhere but america
@agr18181
@agr18181 2 жыл бұрын
@@myworld9010 that's not necessarily a waste of money. Maybe a waste of energy... not even sure.
@JamesDavidWalley
@JamesDavidWalley 3 жыл бұрын
As someone who saw the original Penn Station as a child, I'm happy they carried over some design cues from the old building. Far better than what’s across the street.
@erobert5697
@erobert5697 3 жыл бұрын
Ironically, I was travelling from Philly to NYC on New Year's Day via the Amtrak. I had no idea this was the grand opening, but man was it a sight to see!
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
That's crazy!
@Clarence_Oddbody
@Clarence_Oddbody 3 жыл бұрын
The loss of the original Penn Station sparked the landmarks preservation movement that saved Grand Central a d many other important structures.
@domn415
@domn415 3 жыл бұрын
I was in the old Penn Station as a child with my parents.. I can remember it so vividly ..It should have NEVER been demolished....This new station in very nice but.....Grand Central gets my vote for the best station....
@kiki-drawer2669
@kiki-drawer2669 Жыл бұрын
It was the staple visual for train travle! But there is so much more traffic now and population grows. The update tho sad, was needed!
@josephtakach4930
@josephtakach4930 Жыл бұрын
What would really be nice is if there was some way to reproduce the best parts of the old Penn, the waiting room, shop arcade, carriageways even if the garden stays put. As long as 2 Penn Stays though it wouldn't be possible.
@TheRailwayDrone
@TheRailwayDrone 3 жыл бұрын
Moynihan needs to be a standard-setting station for how America's railway stations need to be built. We could also use new trains, and a European style transportation system in this country. Great video.
@christopherwilmot8767
@christopherwilmot8767 2 жыл бұрын
I love the new Moynihan Train Hall. However, the lack of seating is lamentable. Also, it's easy to put down the traditional Penn Station across the street, but it has numerous shops and food choices, and is quite functional and convenient. One big plus about the new train hall is the Amtrak first class lounge, upstairs. It rivals many airline clubs at major airports. The view of the train hall is great, and food & beverages are free.
@robinpeppin
@robinpeppin Жыл бұрын
minimal seating & hard, hard flooring. i need to remember to where my thickly cushioned soles shoes. these builders are destroying people's skeletons. i walked on concrete for 40 years & my knees & feet are in pain a lot.
@Thomas116-m2n
@Thomas116-m2n 3 жыл бұрын
They need to bring the eagle statues back and place them throughout the station. They were on the original Penn Station.
@vitogironda4805
@vitogironda4805 3 жыл бұрын
Since I saw the original penn torn down starting Nov 1963 this is absolutely a dream come through. Since I saw both buildings you cannot compare. The original awaiting room was 150 feet high it was breath taking. Best of luck.
@javierpacheco8234
@javierpacheco8234 2 жыл бұрын
Im a new yorker and i never saw this station, i do remember being this the old post office where i got my passport, but wow that station looks beautiful. I like it becuase they kept some of the old design (classic) and new design which came out beautiful. This will be another great station for my city New york.
@marcelwiszowaty1751
@marcelwiszowaty1751 2 жыл бұрын
It's many years since I last visited NYC (and indeed the USA... I'm from the UK) and I used Penn Station a number of times. Although it was functional enough, it always felt cramped and crowded. So I was encouraged to hear about the redevelopment of the Moynihan Building as a new entrance to the station some years ago. Well what a delight! Light, spacious and airy... it's a fitting entrance point for NYC and I'm sure regular users must be equally impressed. So roll on my eventual return. Well done the architects and developers... and thanks!
@Tony-lj5lr
@Tony-lj5lr Жыл бұрын
this is far far bette than anything london has to offer
@ericdudley4169
@ericdudley4169 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always! I do wish you would have spoken a bit about the outside Architecture. That Greek style temple motif with those massive Corinthian Columns looks amazing!
@phantastik3389
@phantastik3389 3 жыл бұрын
They need to redevelop Brooklyn's Atlantic Terminal Station.
@frankpearson8792
@frankpearson8792 3 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%
@funandstuffable
@funandstuffable 3 жыл бұрын
They redeveloped the parking lot in the mall but thats it. Its sad. The whole neighborhood since covid has been redeveloped which is predominantly white. But the mall itself and station which you'll pretty much see mostly black New Yorkers use to travel and shop hasn't been touched. its a shame.
@uthmanbaksh3530
@uthmanbaksh3530 3 жыл бұрын
Word son! Barclays Center is stunning but Atlantic Terminal looks like it's stuck in the 90s!
@jashanestone
@jashanestone 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe when or if we win a championship Atlantic Terminal might be getting some over looking.. One can hope 🤷🏾‍♂️
@MannyExploresVlog
@MannyExploresVlog 3 жыл бұрын
I really love the Moynihan Train Hall, really impressive structure.
@urbanviii5103
@urbanviii5103 3 жыл бұрын
As beautiful as this is, GCT will always have my heart, esp. after they cleaned it, polished the marble and installed air-conditioning. The market hallway to Lexington Avenue is marvelous. I have been to the Oyster Bar so many times, I can't begin to say how many. Several hundred, probably.
@BD-eu1id
@BD-eu1id 3 жыл бұрын
The shopping areas are in the right place in GCT. They don’t interfere with the boarding area and they offer comfort and convenience for people who are traveling, whether they have 5 minutes or 5 hours before they need to board their train. It doesn’t seem like MTH will offer that level of form & function.
@HaleyMary
@HaleyMary 3 жыл бұрын
That skylight at the train station looks amazing! The artwork of the breakdancers looks amazing! The Hive city skyline looks incredible! I'm always impressed by visual art and all the detail!
@eddieg6436
@eddieg6436 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!! If only the place would stay pristine, and clean like stations in Tokyo.
@geoffreyhansen8543
@geoffreyhansen8543 3 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad that they went ahead and built the new train hall and I'm glad that they named it after Moynihan.
@sammccormack3532
@sammccormack3532 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, looks fantastic! Looking forward to travelling to NYC again someday soon. Greetings from Ireland! 🇮🇪
@kathythompson9931
@kathythompson9931 3 жыл бұрын
The stained glass was very nice. I really like the upside down “skyline” that was clever and dramatic! Thanks for the tour too!
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@shuvonilnag142
@shuvonilnag142 3 жыл бұрын
Grand Central is a heritage, a class by itself. But this station looks good too. Very hip n trendy.
@Marchant2
@Marchant2 3 жыл бұрын
Between this and LaGuardia, NYC is evolving into a world class transportation center.
@mirceapintelie361
@mirceapintelie361 2 жыл бұрын
far from it
@bradderousse3440
@bradderousse3440 3 жыл бұрын
That's a breathtaking place. And that ride up the escalator into the main space looks epic. Thanks for the video.
@HAA0603
@HAA0603 3 жыл бұрын
Haven’t been to NYC in 2 years, but can’t wait to come back 🤙
@andrewzheng4038
@andrewzheng4038 2 жыл бұрын
Its really nice! However, I do wish that there was more waiting room capacity; when I went through there I couldn't help but notice that the designated waiting areas were overcapacity and a ton of blank, empty and honestly wasted space in the middle. Even a single row of benches between each escalator well would go a long way
@dxsuperstarl
@dxsuperstarl 3 жыл бұрын
The sad part is.. that the original Penn Station looked even more impressive and they replaced it with Madison Square Guarden... well atleast the upper level.
@2beolivia
@2beolivia 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, how did I overlook this? I always drop packages in this post office and never thought that the side of post office was entrance to train station. Thanks! I Always learn something new about the city thru your channel.🤓
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@rscottlogan9471
@rscottlogan9471 3 жыл бұрын
It just opened.lol That is why you did not notice it.
@jamesinman1198
@jamesinman1198 3 жыл бұрын
I have to see the new train hall in person. It looks gorgeous!
@peterchan4386
@peterchan4386 3 жыл бұрын
Jon, I can still remember using this as the old Post Office mailing postcards back home. When I went pass in September 2019 en route to the Highline Park, I was stunned and impressed at such a big construction.
@bkantrow1
@bkantrow1 3 жыл бұрын
I like that it doesn’t have benches, it keeps it open and clean. Loved the second piece of art you featured
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
Great point about the benches :)
@jimtons355
@jimtons355 3 жыл бұрын
I don't believe the original Penna. Station had benches either.
@richardmolinari8691
@richardmolinari8691 3 жыл бұрын
This was done to limit the amount of New Yorks homeless that could set up shop.
@chatapratt7680
@chatapratt7680 4 ай бұрын
The thing is it being an artistic place comes second to its primary function…being a train station. Transportation centers are supposed to provide seating in common areas. The architects really didn’t consider elderly people, people with disabilities or people waiting for family members, rideshare, etc. They just focused on keeping the homeless out
@BD-eu1id
@BD-eu1id 3 жыл бұрын
If I’m leaving NYC, it’s usually via Amtrak. The light and high ceilings are great, but I’m wondering about the practicality. One of the major issues with Penn Station is the mad rush to get to the escalator when your track is called. It doesn’t appear that they will be able avoid that in this train hall.
@LinwoodPowell
@LinwoodPowell 3 жыл бұрын
I think the idea behind this whole project was to relieve congestion at Penn Station, no completely absorb the workload. Track 17, for instance, might have become congested when called at Penn station, but now since track 17 can be accessed at both Penn and Moniyhan, that completely stops congestion.
@tonycaleb8673
@tonycaleb8673 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. A modern station with a traditional look.
@Ch1naMorena
@Ch1naMorena Жыл бұрын
Wow I can't believe it, born and raised in the city moved away a few yrs ago and today I just drove by and saw the new change and my heart broke but just like NYC memories last forever and it's a forever changing apple
@herewegooo
@herewegooo 3 жыл бұрын
This spot is cleeeeeeeean! That magic moment coming up the escalator is definitely kin to walking into GCT, different but still magic. Keep up the great work covering NYC!
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏼
@nancyking9718
@nancyking9718 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you Jon !!Thanks for showing us all the new and old Of NYC!🚶🏻‍♂️🗽😍
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏻
@markwisniewski2227
@markwisniewski2227 3 жыл бұрын
I like it because it is brand new but the old style train stations like Grand Central is what I prefer.
@clowchan
@clowchan 3 жыл бұрын
I've been looking forward to this new station! I can't wait to visit NYC again when everything is safe and over with
@rickhernandez667
@rickhernandez667 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I'm still hoping to visit NYC someday in the not too distant future. I was stationed at the Brooklyn Naval Yards in 1981 on the USS Aylwin and it was like NYC was one gigantic playground. There was so much to see and do. Seeing your videos it seems there's even more to see and do now. My favorite memory was we used to muster every morning on the helo deck of the ship at 7:00 am. And in front of us would be the NYC skyline sparkling in the morning sun. Can't wait to see it again. Thanks so much for the videos.
@ianproduction2
@ianproduction2 3 жыл бұрын
The Moynihan Train Hall is actually an incredible train station. Unlike the Penn station, this is the best futuristic train station ever.
@ianproduction2
@ianproduction2 3 жыл бұрын
In my opinion Penn station is really the worst place in NYC because of rush hours crowds.
@ecoRfan
@ecoRfan 3 жыл бұрын
@@ianproduction2 noted. Sounds like your issue is limited pedestrian space. I can’t blame you.
@ActionKid
@ActionKid 3 жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful train hall but I don't think it will be used much since it's not centrally located like the old area across the street.
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
If people come back to their old offices in Midtown from Long Island especially, i think that would be the major test to see how it functions. Thanks for stopping by ActionKid!!
@robertewalt7789
@robertewalt7789 3 жыл бұрын
Eighth Avenue Subway goes right between them. I haven’t been there, but I think the new train hall serves the same track platforms, so you can continue to use the same dingy, crowded station if you want.
@templefuel5408
@templefuel5408 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review ! Whenever I can finally get back to the city 😫I’ll be excited to check this out
@myworldmeumundo2633
@myworldmeumundo2633 3 жыл бұрын
I love that they kept the old architecture style and it's so modern at the same time 🥳
@ecoRfan
@ecoRfan 3 жыл бұрын
The Farley building that it’s in was designed by the same architect as the old 1910 Penn Station, McKim Mead and White.
@christinecamley
@christinecamley 3 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous train station renovation. I love the way the light comes in to the building. Beautiful!
@twraven1
@twraven1 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t live in the east anymore but this is soooooo much better than what Penn Station has been for 50+ years.
@francescogiovannizollo
@francescogiovannizollo 2 жыл бұрын
I think nothing will ever replace the majesty of old Penn Station, but this new hall can give a glimpse at the marvel and splendor one would have felt back then!
@KeturaSaint-Fleurose
@KeturaSaint-Fleurose 3 жыл бұрын
Was just by penn station and did not know a new station was built 😝 Yay I could experience it whenever I visit Boston for the first time :)
@richt.4900
@richt.4900 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one John, I bet Adriana loves the artwork and station. 🤗👍🏻😉
@ervinvice1521
@ervinvice1521 3 жыл бұрын
I see myself in NYC again soon - thanks to you! And I will definitely put this new station on my must-see list. The irony is that I will probably fly into Newark and have to take the train into nasty Penn Station across the street.
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
🤷🏻‍♂️
@lohphat
@lohphat 3 жыл бұрын
My first impression is that it's lacking ornamentation -- a bit sterile. Part of the challenge is long-term maintenance costs -- things don't get cleaned as much as you'd think, and anything which would gather dust/grime will be the first to get "shabby". Less is more. But I'm with you; the lack of architectural details is disappointing. I think the lack of public seating is to discourage vagrancy. Amtrak passengers are ticketed so can prove they're in transit -- other networks (e.g. LIRR) are regular commuter services and there's no need to sit around for long.
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm.. i liked it, but let's keep in mind my frame of reference was what was across the street 😅
@lohphat
@lohphat 3 жыл бұрын
@@HereBeBarr Don't make me think about that labyrinth of pain...
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
🤣
@anabibas1824
@anabibas1824 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. We have Brightline train station here in Miami. But the NYC is bigger for sure
@AweShiyte
@AweShiyte 3 жыл бұрын
I actually didn't know you could go through the post office to get into the train hall! That's kinda nice!
@robertotodaro6673
@robertotodaro6673 2 жыл бұрын
A billion dollars should have gone to high speed trains,this station is impressive, I use amtrak often from buffalo ny to nyc but it takes 8 frigging hours,any who if you need to use the rest room in midtown Manhattan,the rest rooms at monihan station are excellent for now
@scrappytracy5557
@scrappytracy5557 3 жыл бұрын
I like the new station just for the light alone! GC is still awesome, but I love the light coming through the roof; so much brighter.
@frankpearson8792
@frankpearson8792 3 жыл бұрын
This Is a great step for Rail passengers coming to And from NY . The New Train Hall is no comparison to Grand Central Terminal but it has plenty of infrastructure potential.
@jimjimgl3
@jimjimgl3 3 жыл бұрын
I used to live on W 34 / 10th and worked at 31st / 10th. I saw the beginning of the work and watched the process but never imagined it would be done well.
@numerologicatarot3333
@numerologicatarot3333 3 жыл бұрын
I’m going to be heading to DC on Amtrak in 2 weeks. I was shocked but elated when I realized the trains now depart from this station.
@antoniocognato5023
@antoniocognato5023 2 жыл бұрын
amtrak has a lounge upstairs too. it now opened. Food, Wine, Bar, etc etc. Its for people traveling with a zRoom, or roomette i believe
@MissFamaron
@MissFamaron 3 жыл бұрын
Love how bright and airy it is! I'm not entirely sure how it was funded, but I hope that was some capital from private sector even if it was in exchange of taxes rebaits...
@bigmacdaddy1234
@bigmacdaddy1234 3 жыл бұрын
It was funded by all the taxpayers. Just like how everything in NYC is funded.
@leobragaurbe
@leobragaurbe 3 жыл бұрын
@@bigmacdaddy1234 half of it was funded by Related Companies and Vornado Realty Trust
@bigmacdaddy1234
@bigmacdaddy1234 3 жыл бұрын
@@leobragaurbe And guess where the related companies and Vornado Realty gets their money from? Bingo. The tax payers.
@leobragaurbe
@leobragaurbe 3 жыл бұрын
@@bigmacdaddy1234 no, they constributed with $650 million in exchange of a 99 years lease of the remaining building space for office spaces, Facebook already rented it
@bigmacdaddy1234
@bigmacdaddy1234 3 жыл бұрын
@@leobragaurbe yeah they contributed tax payer money. How do you think they got the money in the first place. It's all one big racket.
@ArcherOO78
@ArcherOO78 3 жыл бұрын
I'd still want to see the old Penn station rebuilt !
@user-sx7hf3kr4z
@user-sx7hf3kr4z 3 жыл бұрын
They are working on it first Madison square garden needs a new location (I’m sure MSG brings a lot of funds to the city and people as well)
@liduck52
@liduck52 3 жыл бұрын
@@user-sx7hf3kr4z MSG isn't going anywhere. They recently spent 3 summers rebuilding it!
@rickmccormick5107
@rickmccormick5107 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. We were on the Acela from DC last month and it took forever to figure out how to get to the subway A-C-E lines heading uptown. Could you could do a piece on that?
@sunnnysun1828
@sunnnysun1828 3 жыл бұрын
I miss Ny .I lived there for one year and stil can't take my mind of New Y.I have to go backm
@TimeTravelWalk
@TimeTravelWalk 3 жыл бұрын
The train station is looking squeaky clean, giving it a thumbs up. Hello from NYC! 😊 👋
@ecoRfan
@ecoRfan 3 жыл бұрын
Yup takes a lot of time for crews to clean the building including during midday. But it’s a nice station that deserves it. Even though I’m a Jersey commuter, Amtrak and LIRR get a nice station… and if my train arrives or departs from any track 5 and up, I can still access it from the platform. The information displays in Moynihan don’t show NJT trains though.
@RockX_Chris
@RockX_Chris 3 жыл бұрын
I went there yesterday and its so beautiful! It was nice to see Amtrak stuff was moved there! Such a breath of fresh air compared to the penn monstrosity across the street! Tho depression this Jersey pheasant still had to go across the street. P.S. im having Starbucks as im watching this ☕️
@ecoRfan
@ecoRfan 3 жыл бұрын
Tracks 5-21 (NJT uses 1-15) can access Moynihan directly, but you need your smartphone to know of any NJT departure information, as NJT trains are not shown on the digital information displays.
@roy_hks
@roy_hks 3 жыл бұрын
As a European it keeps surprising me with how little Americans can be satisfied when it comes to public transport and public spaces in general but seeing this station really feels like your’re all taking a step in the right direction! Enjoyed the tour, Greetings from the Netherlands (:
@austinkesler4493
@austinkesler4493 2 жыл бұрын
It can be a common mess understanding between Americans. Certain parts of the United States and mass public transport really is not an option so therefore those people seem to think it’s inconceivable anywhere else. I am happy to see this new station being built it is a step in the right direction but it just makes me even more shocked about the demolition of the original.
@Julie-ns3vh
@Julie-ns3vh 3 жыл бұрын
Question for anyone living in NY, what areas are more kid friendly?
@hejiranyc
@hejiranyc 3 жыл бұрын
Central Park. Battery Park. Bryant Park. Prospect Park. Unfortunately NYC is not very kid friendly.
@Clarence_Oddbody
@Clarence_Oddbody 3 жыл бұрын
Rock Center, there’s a big Lego store there.
@FreeToursbyFootHQ
@FreeToursbyFootHQ 3 жыл бұрын
The artwork there is really interesting. Glad you pointed it all out. Modern-day Art Deco.
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏻
@jeffreywagner6829
@jeffreywagner6829 3 жыл бұрын
This could possibly take Grand Central’s Spot as the best Train Station in the city. Once everything is built ofc. Great Video as always Jon
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
That remains to be seen :) I will admit it's more open/airy feeling. Something about Grand Central's Old School "Opulence" though makes it feel truly magical for me.
@jeffreywagner6829
@jeffreywagner6829 3 жыл бұрын
@@HereBeBarr no argument here! Still love Grand Central for its history and the atmosphere
@DiscoverWithDima
@DiscoverWithDima 3 жыл бұрын
That looks like a super cool train hall, can't wait to visit NYC again!
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
Spasiba Dima
@uthmanbaksh3530
@uthmanbaksh3530 3 жыл бұрын
This place is giving me vibes of the World Trade Center Transit hub. At least if I decide to go to Washington DC via the Acela or take the LIRR, I won't have to go to that dingy place across the street.
@trekkerj
@trekkerj 2 жыл бұрын
As a NJ Transit passenger, this station does not help at all. Still stuck across the street. I don’t see how this station takes off with penn still across the street. Most people coming into the the city arrive at Penn and have no idea Moynihan even exists.
@goisles29
@goisles29 3 жыл бұрын
The highest tracks for the LIRR aren't accessible from the main level of Moynihan. You have to go down a level to access all LIRR tracks, so I can't imagine Moynihan will become the hub for LIRR.
@thechickenstew3716
@thechickenstew3716 3 жыл бұрын
they are building a mezzanine mainly accessible from Moynihan, so LIRR will mainly be in Moynihan rather than Penn.
@ilipan2668
@ilipan2668 3 жыл бұрын
That, plus many LIRR trains will go to GCT starting in 2022. GCT is centrally located in Manhattan’s commercial district; Penn Station is too far S/W. I think it is very possible more than half of LIRR users just go to GCT.
@chrislopez816
@chrislopez816 3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Just wondering where is that mask from?
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
Bought it at Home Depot in BK on a whim, it's a neck gaiter with straps for your ears.
@DG-wn3ve
@DG-wn3ve 3 жыл бұрын
Its gonna be so congested with those escalators during peak train times...
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
I am very curious to see how that plays out.
@zhoup2006
@zhoup2006 3 жыл бұрын
agreed, as a LIRR daily commuter, i feel those escalators are too narrow. I hope the stairs are still there and there are new stairs on 9th ave side.
@patrickphair488
@patrickphair488 3 жыл бұрын
am i wrong in thinking they look too narrow? i refer to the platform access is there enough space for one person to stand and another to pass ?
@davezanko9051
@davezanko9051 3 жыл бұрын
@@patrickphair488 The problem is you can't make them any wider or they'd be wider than the platforms. But don't forget, these aren't the only escalators, as the underground Penn across the street is still very much there, even if Amtrak has moved their operations into the new hall, and the LIRR and NJ Transit are still the busier users.
@thechickenstew3716
@thechickenstew3716 3 жыл бұрын
@@davezanko9051 I can't wait for Penn Station to get even more congested when Metro-North comes in!
@20-NYC
@20-NYC 3 жыл бұрын
Grand Central is the best, I saw a lot of contrition happening around that area, I hope its not getting ruined.
@SicilianStealth
@SicilianStealth 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I very much do as I commuted from Rye to Grand Central Terminal over 30 years when it was a pit. Jacqueline Onassis was behind it's revitalization. I'm now in Chelsea and will be in the area later today. I knew that it was modeled after the original.
@spiceyroses
@spiceyroses 3 жыл бұрын
Your my favorite New York KZbinr.
@enterthezone2275
@enterthezone2275 3 жыл бұрын
Both Grand Central and the new train station are both amazing stations one I love the Grand Central because it's the last of the old amazing stations than uses s but they have done an amazing job with the new station
@kenlasky3904
@kenlasky3904 3 жыл бұрын
Great tour! I thought NJ transit would drop you off in the new hall. When I come to NYC I try to arrive at Newark airport and take the train into the city and take the subway to the hotel. I try the best I can NOT to look like a tourist! 😀😀😀. I admonish my friends when they take a taxi or Uber. You know, Penn Station opened in 1910 and closed and demolished in 1963. That’s 53 years. I think that’s how long MSG has been on the site. I recommend building a new MSG and tearing down the current one. Then build a new Penn. That is, at least a new roof!
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏼 thanks
@akattau
@akattau 3 жыл бұрын
The $1.6b has shown its power for the gorgeous looking and modern design. But IMO it'd be better developing high speed rails before grandeur stations.
@jeffrey5703
@jeffrey5703 3 жыл бұрын
It would have been great if they tried to recreate the old Penn Station. Still a massive shame it's gone.
@thechickenstew3716
@thechickenstew3716 3 жыл бұрын
some of the beams of Moynihan station are from the original Penn station!
@brutusalwaysminded
@brutusalwaysminded 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it's still a post office. Thanks.
@kaileesylvester4589
@kaileesylvester4589 3 жыл бұрын
There is another huge art peice on the ceiling above an escalator that gets you the the street level, it shows a blueprint of new york on this huge dome, it was SO COOL! I just don't remember how we got to it, definitely instagram worthy!
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow missed it!
@KenRuan
@KenRuan 3 жыл бұрын
IMPRESSIVE cinematography - best of all vids♡
@mattdon2164
@mattdon2164 Жыл бұрын
Nice tour!
@SophieLovesSunsets
@SophieLovesSunsets 3 жыл бұрын
Great and informative video as always Jon :) I've heard a lot of mixed reaction to this station, but personally, I absolutely love it. I think it's a really beautiful building, maybe not quite up there with Grand Central Station, but still great. I'm so glad you mentioned the glass sky light because it's one of the things that really strikes me about the station. I commute between Manhattan and DC for work a lot and I'm forward to taking my journeys from here 🚆🗽
@dtvfan24
@dtvfan24 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing, reminds of kings cross or Farnington stations here in London England
@WONtothaG
@WONtothaG 3 жыл бұрын
Eh, the architecture feels cheap and modern when compared to Old Penn Station, Grand Central, and DC’s Union Station 🚉. I don’t see much Art Deco style, but it is a start.
@hnguyen5656
@hnguyen5656 3 жыл бұрын
The Eiffel Tower was considered cheap and modern looking at the time. Tastes change, and will change. Who knows how people will think of the station in a century.
@SicilianStealth
@SicilianStealth 3 жыл бұрын
Pfft. It new and state of the art.
@emjayay
@emjayay 3 жыл бұрын
The beams that define the main room are from the original USPS mail sorting area. The original Penn and Grand Central are not Art Deco, which by the way was a term coined in 1966 to describe modern styles from the early 20's to about the beginning of WWII.
@tylerpaul7895
@tylerpaul7895 3 жыл бұрын
Finally got to visit. It’s beautiful !
@ravisriram6746
@ravisriram6746 3 жыл бұрын
What about the LIRR? It seems as though all of the accomodation, access and upgrades have been focused largely on Amtrak.
@thechickenstew3716
@thechickenstew3716 3 жыл бұрын
lirr will be in the vicinity too, the west end gateway which you can access the lirr trains is accessible from Moynihan, and some tracks are directly accessible from Moynihan too
@DsB779
@DsB779 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing New Yorks newest attraction. I have seen a photo on Instagram of an escalator coming up with a direct view on the Empire State building. Have you seen that spot?
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
I think it's underground in there, i didn't get to see it.
@sofiJa1363
@sofiJa1363 3 жыл бұрын
looks amazing, but Grand Central is iconic! :D
@davidlazarus67
@davidlazarus67 3 жыл бұрын
I have plans for a day trip to Bridgeport and I could go via Grand Central or this terminal. Maybe leave via one and return to the other?
@aleksstosich
@aleksstosich Жыл бұрын
Grand Central will always win out for me, but I'm eager to see this new space next time I'm in New York.
@pataustin6577
@pataustin6577 Жыл бұрын
Plan to visit for the second time with friends.
@DiscoverHudsonValley
@DiscoverHudsonValley 3 жыл бұрын
Def not better than GC but a great station none the less! I was there filming myself a few weeks ago. Great video. Thanks!
@tommygtr3571
@tommygtr3571 3 жыл бұрын
This building was built along with the original Penn station to facilitate passenger and mail movement. It only makes sense to make this a train station after they tore down that beautiful station built the horrific Garden.
@punkersmasheryt8797
@punkersmasheryt8797 3 жыл бұрын
That station look so nice even as living in New York City I hadn't check it out yet.
@HereBeBarr
@HereBeBarr 3 жыл бұрын
Hit it up!
@marblehillpjs
@marblehillpjs 2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait until Penn Station is done
@emintey
@emintey 3 жыл бұрын
Future generations will see this as a classic, never fear.
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