The Incredible Moynihan Train Hall! Plus a ride on the LIRR and AirTrain to JFK! | LIRR | JFK 

Since he doesn't give stats on it: The Airtrain uses customized versions of the off the shelf Bombardier Innovia Metro 200 series cars. As such, the line uses Liner Induction motors. The price is a little high, but it was only just increased in 2019. from $5 it had been since the system opened on December 17th 2003, the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brother's first flight. Note that the price has since gone up again, but only 25 cents to $8. The system is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which, due to it's unique nature as being operated as an interstate agency, does not have access to tax dollars the same way that an entity such as, say, the MTA does.

Thanks for sharing - have been waiting for this ever since you gave us a teaser of the train hall a month or two back. I’m really struck by the architecture of this building and how it’s a beautiful combination of the old/classic and new. I recall seeing this building from outside about four years ago and I was amazed at the size of it. Thanks again for another great video and review.

Love the video my bro!! subscribed!

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Great video, kudos A+++++

Might need to fly from JFK in June. I'm gonna use this video as a reference for my Port Authority Bus Terminal-JFK leg of the trip

great video man!

thanks for this video, i have a question, why you selected Forrest Hills as a destination instead of Jamaica Station?

Could’ve bought a city ticket on the app to save money instead of an off peak ticket

4:12 I don't get this wishy-washy description used by those law makers. "Not nearly sufficient public seating available?" Bruh, there literally is no seating available at Moynihan.

what a shame and un kind thing to not have seating ! what happens to elderly and disabled people with ms bad backs etc..

Lmao you must not be from nyc but the subway is free housing for the homeless 😭😭😭😭😭.

Glad you covered this trip from Moynihan Train Hall to the Airport. Now I know what to do to get to the Airport from Amtrak.

If the Moynihan expansion is being this well received, one can only imagine the sorta praise that would be given to Penn Station if the original section between Seventh and Eighth avenues was to be rebuilt to how it was before the current MSG and that office tower were built atop the station. ‘Twas bloody shameful of the Pennsylvania Railroad to demolish the station’s original building, and even more shameful that the NYC government at the time allowed such a thing to occur. But, had original Penn not been demolished, we might not have Grand Central in the form that it is in nowadays. Ah well. One can ponder “what-if” all they want, but it won’t change a thing. In hindsight though, America screwed up BIG TIME in the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s in regards to public transit, and it really shows with modern day Penn Station. Don’t get me wrong, the Moynihan Train Hall is indeed a step in the right direction, but only a step. There’s a lot more that needs to get done to bring out the full potential of Penn Station, like rebuilding what was once between Seventh and Eighth avenues, for a start. I think the only group actively advocating for such work is ReThink NYC, and whilst their plan does have its flaws that could be improved, it’s honestly one of the better ones out there. It’s definitely worlds better then the current real estate deal that’s barely veiled as a transit expansion that’s being enacted.

I wish that NJT can get a nice concourse like LIRR & Amtrak

Been waiting a long time for this one, visited the Moynihan last summer and it was incredible! Great work once again.

ByOC BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR ... NY COME ON

Glad You made a Video on this!

And NO seating in new Grand Central Madison LIRR.

I hope you reported the glitches in electronic information points. Amtrak is good about not fixing things. Interesting how the U. S. deals with homeless problem: No seats for visitors and paying passengers sprawled out over the floor looking like homeless people!

09:30 I fancy the powering up sound of those M7 EMUs, as well as the cars' sleek look

Thanks for the video! I just didn't get why did you get a ticket to Forest Hills but arrived at Jamaica?

Very interesting!

Lucid. Engaging. Vivid illustrations, photographs. VERY helpful! Thanks!

Very confusing as you were go8ng tonJamaica but you showed us a ticket to forest hill. This is very unhelpful

Are there any elevators in the buildings didnt see any in the video or leading to the tracks ?

Nothing incredible about it. As a regular LIRR commuter, I hardly ever use Moynihan Hall as I tend to still come through Penn Station to get to other points in the city; I am sure I'm not the only one. It may be great for Amtrak or NJ Transit riders, but it's a boondoggle for the rest of us.

Unfortunately, you have not found seating area, that exist on the station.

I'll be in NY in a couple of weeks and am looking to get the LIRR from JFK to Penn Station but I'm currently wearing a medical boot due to a fracture in my foot and will still be wearing it when I arrive in NY so my issue will be getting from Penn Station to my hotel on 44th street. Are there cabs outside Penn that I could get to my hotel? I really can't walk far at all wearing this boot.

I have to laugh as your ticket was to Forest Hills not Jamaica. Oh by the way, I grew up in Jamaica, Queens five blocks from the LIRR station.

We need to keep the newest and nicest stations homeless proof by making it cost a few dollars to enter the station

You could have purchased a city ticket for $5 for that trip.

I just love the Moynihan Train Hall, it's unreal how beautiful and impressive it is. The giant steel girders anchoring the space with all of its natural light put the dingy Penn Station to shame. No longer does one need to scurry into the city like a rat

Okay so was this building originally built to accommodate rail in the post office area or was it converted idk why I can’t understand lol

Thank You for the informative video

Hostile architecture is hostile to all.

The ticket is now $8 now :C

Thanks for this!