The Big Apple's Subway (subway) is distinguished by its intricate routes on which New York's subway stations are concentrated in a chaotic manner, and its ambiguous history.
Historical excursion
By and large, it is a merger of three types of public transport in a megalopolis at once:
- underground railways running in the bowels of the city;
- tram lines located in Brooklyn;
- elevated rails towering over Manhattan's neighborhoods.
Judging by the metro scheme of New York, American urban planners brilliantly managed to unite existing steel tracks into a single network, supplementing them with new interchanges. The formation of Subway began in Manhattan in 1868. And its underground arteries received the first passengers in 1904.
Travel rules
Paying for the trip to the subway is necessary not at the beginning of the trip, but at the exit from the lobby. For this, turnstiles and special MetroCard cards are provided. Metal tokens were in use until 2003. You can purchase travel documents and a New York subway scheme not only at the ticket offices of the subway, but also at bookstores or grocery stores, as well as at popular catering outlets. The fine for stowaways is $ 100.
Currently, 26 routes serve residents and guests of the metropolis. Their total length exceeds 1,300 kilometers. The main metro areas are the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. They have 468 passenger stations. Below is a detailed metro map of New York.
The lion's share of landing sites is framed in a typical laconic and practical style typical of the city. Entrance halls are devoid of sophistication and rich decorations.
Movement features
The New York subway is open around the clock, with the exception of a number of transit points. At the same time, time intervals are distinguished, on which the route and travel time directly depend:
- peak hours (weekdays) ;
- dinner;
- evening;
- night;
- weekends.
In addition to standard branches, there are so-called express trains, which in just twenty minutes on the way overcome more than thirty stops. They are designed to unload the most popular stations in the most active hours. Their schedule depends on the time interval for which the trip falls, and is indicated on the NY subway map.
Despite the declared round-the-clock mode of operation, in fact, the platforms are closing for repair and maintenance. Typically, such unspoken breaks occur late at night, when the flow of people is minimal.
It is noteworthy that in each train there is a car driver. A subway employee is in the first carriage. His responsibilities include monitoring compliance by passengers with safety rules. You can contact him on all issues arising during the trip.