New York City Subway D Express Train (to Coney Island) - Front View
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2022
- Step aboard for a captivating ride on the D train, as we embark from the 205th Street terminal in the Bronx and navigate both beneath the city's bustling streets and above its vibrant neighborhoods. This video offers a unique perspective, traveling underground past renowned landmarks, then transitioning to elevated tracks to showcase New York City's skyline and coastal beauty.
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Underground Beginnings at 205th Street: Our journey starts deep beneath the streets of Norwood in the Bronx, shadowed by the vast expanse of Van Cortlandt Park above.
Subterranean Stories of the Bronx: Traverse beneath notable areas like Fordham Road, with the famed Fordham University and the New York Botanical Garden lying overhead.
Manhattan's Hidden Depths: Dive deeper under Manhattan, silently cruising below iconic sites like Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park, while the city’s life pulsates above.
Bridging Views: As we approach Brooklyn, the train emerges from its underground realm to cross the magnificent Manhattan Bridge, offering panoramic views of the city and the East River.
Above-ground Adventure in Brooklyn: Post-36th Street, the D train ascends onto elevated tracks, granting expansive vistas of Brooklyn neighborhoods, ultimately culminating at the legendary Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue, where the iconic boardwalk and Atlantic Ocean greet passengers.
📍Journey Narrative: The D train is a marvel of transit engineering, effortlessly transitioning from the hidden depths beneath iconic landmarks to the soaring heights of elevated tracks, offering a comprehensive tale of NYC's architectural and natural wonders.
💡Did You Know? Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue isn’t just the final stop; it’s a nexus of history, architecture, and beachfront allure, making it a destination in its own right.
🔔Dive beneath and soar above NYC's landmarks! If this D train expedition inspired wanderlust, do LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more immersive explorations of NYC’s diverse subway pathways.
👇 Let’s Connect: Which part of the journey fascinated you most-the depths or the heights? Do share your memorable D train moments in the comments!
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4:28 Such a beautiful echoey door chime!
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1:04:54 love how the track switch changes from (N) route to (D) route. Such an cool little detail.
Great observation and we definitely agree that it is pretty cool indeed.
Never have actually seen a tail switch like that
on a seperate comment; I couldn't help thinking of **THE WARRIORS** .. a great flic made in the 70's about a street gang involved against an uprising against them, and their struggle to make it out alive, to the freedom of the ocean>>back to Coney!!! 😀 Great flic and soundtrack!!!!! Highly recommend to those who haven't yet seen it!! Hi from Mexico!
Thanks for sharing that. We are certain that some of our viewers have also seen it and for those that haven’t, it’s definitely worth checking out to see the correlation. We are honored that you can enjoy this.
This is Cool 😎
I love that movie and the game for the PS2.
“CAN YOU DIG IIIIIIIIT?!!!!”🤣🤣🤣🤣
I've never recognized our subway tunnels so intricate in shape. RFWs are more modest today
Definitely a spectacle
I lived in Gravesend in 1986 (when it was the B, not D, train). Between the Manhattan Bridge closures and the entire 4th Ave subway having skeletonized track from 25th St to 59th St, the trip took forever at 10mph MAS. Many evenings and weekends, it could take almost an hour and a half to get from 25th Ave to Pacific. Rush was usually 50-65 minutes. Glad to see it running so fast now.
Wow...thank you so much for sharing a bit of history md it truly is amazing to see how things have improved because of this story you just shared. Thank you again for sharing and it is an honor to know that our video can help bring back that memory.
Thank you for the ride down memory lane. I grew up two blocks away from the D-train stop at Bedford Park Blvd, and rode the D-train frequently down to Manhattan with my mom. I attended day camp at the Williamsbridge Oval 4 summers in a row, and once each summer, they’d take all of us kids on the D from the first stop at 205th Street all the way to Coney Island. We’d spend a few hours there and then make the long trip back on the D.
We moved from The Bronx in 1977, but I will always be a Bronx boy.
Thank you so much for sharing this and it is truly an honor to know that our video can assist with bringing back those memories we imagine you hold dear to heart. Shoutout to that summer camp for taking you guys on that adventure and respect to you and all those who share the same sentiments of being a, “Bronx Boy.”
Thanks for sharing again and positive energy to you and the family; and all those others who share the similar memories.
Those IND lines have such massive interlockings. I can't imagine how much must have gone into the track designs and design of the relay circuitry. Thank you for all of the amazing content, it's been keeping me glued to UA-cam with a copy of the interlocking diagrams!
Thank you for sharing this and it’s an honor to assist with your track genius 🫡🫡
1:04:55 I've always wanted to see a switcher actually move. Cool
Quite intriguing isn't it?!
10:15 As someone who used to live by 174-175, I felt the pain of those people having to go UP the staircase and then having to dash to the door to then suddenly hear the door chime, as if the train was personally saying to you “lol get better m8”
So sorry that you or anyone ever had to escórieme that painful feeling. The trains can be reliably disappointing at times when we miss it after a long journey towards the platform.
Great ride. It's amazing that quality of work the team (including you guys) do 🙂🙂
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Love these longer episodes. I find them very stress relieving...
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Oh I watch all of these Rfws almost daily
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Absolutely, I agree with you !! I like watching suburban front cab videos about southern London, England also, or many other electric train videos. I have to be time sparing, and can't watch everything, or I would run out of hours in the day. Aarre Peltomaa
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The northbound express run on CPW between 59th and 125th is my favorite express run in the entire system (and yes, I've ridden them all at least once). The southbound is sweet too, but nothing beats the the Bronx-bound one.
We agree and can’t wait for you to see our express run. It’s truly amazing
It’s slow compared to the IRT runs
@@williamerazo3921 Valid opinion and no one can argue with you for having it. It would be interesting to test it one day and see. Maybe the museum will have a VR video of the two "racing side by side" showing the speeds of all the different trains for the express runs that happen without any delays. It would be a nice thing to see, maybe on special Sundays...where trains get to run express freely, without major delays, to show you guys how fast the trains can really dip down the system.
I do remember enjoying the uptown run better than the downtown run.
I watch your videos and think to myself. That was me standing on these very same stations. That was back in the 70's and they still have not changed. Thank uou so much
So honored that we are able to bring you back to those days. It's interesting to know that not much has changed so respect to everyone in charge of ensuring things kept working.
Thank you so much for having clear video &lighting my grandsons enjoy very much watching your videos, you made 2 little boys happy .thank you again and gd job👍
It is an honor that your grandkids can enjoy our videos. We can only hope that they will appreciate the city even more and be thankful to those that make moving this city possible. Thank you for your support and we hope to continue earning it.
The segment between 62 St and 71 St is so aesthetically pleasing to listen to. I make the trip back to Brooklyn from Pennsylvania about 4 or 5 times a year ever since I heard the R68s are next for retirement within the next 10 years. Those things clank the overhead structure like nothing else, and I'm going to miss them when they're gone. They've been around Brooklyn since I was a kid when I first lived there. That's what got me into trains and eventually my career in the railroad; watching those wheels clank over 86th St as a toddler. Plus, with all the visits every year, I get to see my old house on Bay 40th Street! So many fond feelings well up inside of me every time we fly over the West End line and I get to look out over Brooklyn; such a feeling of community comes over me. I LOVE my Brooklyn ❤️ thank you so much for uploading! Your work is amazing 😌
Awesome,looking forward to this 👍🤘✌️
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Thank you for an amazing video. Your content is nothing but amazing
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I requested you the D line from the Bronx to Coney Island a while back and you delivered as ALWAYS! 😁🤘
Thanks for another great upload!
We are honored that you are able to experience this line.
I've never seen scenes like this. The B Division IS like the Railroad. AWSOME!
It’s an honor to be able to bring you such an experience of such an amazing system.
Absolutely Wonderful!! Thank you So Much for doing this trip! Wild how once the train was on the New Utrecht El past 9th Ave, my muscle memory went off and i remembered what the next stops were! 71st St was my home stop back in 86!
Does anyone else remember the Bay Diner that used to be around 18th ave and New Utrecht? Sadly i see it isnt there anymore, fun memories from my early teen years!
Wow. It is truly a pleasure to be able to bring this video to you; to bring you home. It's sad that the diner you shared a memory with isn't there anymore but we hope that some of our fans can join you in bringing that diner, "back to life, by combining the memories of it. We are truly honored and it is because of folks like you, that we find pleasure in bringing you guys this content. We only hope that we continue to earn your respect with all out hard work. Thank you again.
I know I’m a year late to your comment however I literally used to live there and go their all the time with my family on Friday mornings!
This is so cool! The stations on the D line are so clean! Really loving this. So soothing, to be honest. Thank you for posting.
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the New York Subway is truly sprawling... Very good vidéo
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This was awesome. The last time I took the D to Coney Island was about 40+ years ago. I use to live on Bedford Park & Grand Concourse (Da Bronx), and the ride was better than I remember. Thanks for the ride!!!😃😃😃
Thank you so much for sharing. It's an honor to bring you back a taste of a line you share a huge memory with. Have a blessed one.
@@wtaenyc I agree
I'm a new subscriber and former New Yorker and I really enjoy your videos 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
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Been waiting for the (D) for the longest thx this...would love a 2,3,or 5
Our pleasure. We can’t wait for you to experience them.
Love this. Being the motor man again
Maximum respect and thank you for your service to NYC.
I find this satisfying not only because of the sounds but rather the scenery.
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I watched this video the most because I live close to 155th Street and 8th Ave where the D train stops at. Most of the time I pretend to play the conductor, calling out all the stops and transfers from 205 street to Stillwell. That was fun to do.
Thanks for sharing that lovely story. It would be cool if you had the opportunity to intern as a conductor one day in the future but either way, how did you like the video? It's an honor to bring you back to your old home station. 🫡 🫡
The famous apartment sniper shooting (apartment building @ 1:28.52) and one of the best car chase ever that ensued afterward, under this elevated line. The movie featured Gene Hackman as Popeye Doyle in the French Connection @ 1971. Classic
That truly is a classic for sure. Thanks for sharing that memory; the correlation is quite amazing.
This line has sentimental value 4 me. Eye used 2 live near the 167 Street station many years ago.
It’s a pleasure to bring back those younger memories.
Great quality as usual, this is my favorite train in the whole nyc transit system due to the fact that I’m from the Brighton line area and this used to b local on the Brighton when I was a kid, they can put it back and still use the Q as express to broadway , jus saying 😅
Thank you so much for your compliment. We can only imagine how this can be nostalgic for you being that you have a history when it comes to this line. As for your proposed changes, that would be interesting to see so I guess we’ll have to wait to see if it’s something that they are willing to change; we guess time will tell.
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Would love to see a video of the reverse trip Coney to 205th. It would be like getting home back in the old days.
We can’t wait for you to experience that awesome trip.
I love to follow using Google Maps! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you as well. We are sure others will try the same and follow along with you.
I do too.
-27:13 Plain chopped rock tunnel walls !! That's rare in this town. It's frequently done in Stockholm and Helsinki, where they have hard granite that is self supporting. Aarre Peltomaa
There are no plain rock walls-all concrete lined. The concrete is flaking from age and water ingress.
@@Mk99987 1:06:26 Whoever did concrete that bumpy must have been totally drunk !! Look at it again; do you really feel that this is concrete ?? If that was concrete with not even one flat surface, then it must be condemned immediately. This is beyond my credibility.
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@@Mk99987 1:06:37 There is a fallen piece of 'it' in this shot. Aarre Peltomaa
1:06:46 I now see 2 inch thick lines of concrete between large stone blocks. Look at the horizontal lines, especially the one on the right side in this scene. 1:07:46 Now it looks shotcreted over the large stone blocks, covering the stones and cracks both with one coating. I can't pursue this all night. I've got to get a life ! 🐵Thanks, Aarre Peltomaa
Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Well, that took me back. Haven't rode those lines since the 70's. Retired Mabstoa here, riding with you partner. Excellent view, keep up the good work. Thank you for taking us along and letting the people see what you see. They have no idea how isolated you are staring at them tracks all day. And they haven't a clue how much concentrating you're doing operating that train. The good thing is the public can't get to you and assault you curse you out like they do us on the bus. But the kid been retired eight years now, Vice Chairman and Chairman of Gunhill depot. Stay safe and make it home. Peace.
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just found this channel... um amazing
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You trips are indeed a tribute to the city that never sleeps. Tonight we went back over this line but using "Tracks of the New York City Subway" by Peter Dougherty. Matching the D1 line with stations, crossovers, etc. with the map shows the twists and turns getting from one place to another. Happy Holidays.
Sending positive blessings to you and your family. Thank you so much for the holiday wishes and we’re happy you’re able to use our video to help you guys follow along. 💯🫡
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coney island is so pretty. i would totally live there
I haven’t lived in NYC for over 30 years, but I remember the area around Coney Island being high crime. It might be different now.
It is truly a fascinating neighborhood
Thanks. I’ve been waiting for this one. It’s nice that you gave the NYCT folks a shout out.
I haven’t lived in NYC for over 30 years, so when did the D and the B trade routes?
Amazing how when I rode the subways in the 70s and 80s it was stressful, now watching these “experiences” are oddly relaxing! LOL!
On February 22, 2004, full service on the Manhattan Bridge was restored and D trains were extended via the north tracks of the bridge to Brooklyn, replacing the W as the Fourth Avenue Express (late nights local) and West End Local to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue. The D was moved to the West End Line instead of returning to the Brighton Line, which it had run on since 1967, to provide 24-hour service to both the Concourse Line and West End Line and avoid running two separate (B and D) shortened services outside of weekdays.
Thank you so much. Of course we have to always give credit where it is due and that’s why we shout out the NYCT employees constantly.
Though you haven’t lived here for a long time, it’s an honor to be able to bring you a line you rode years ago and we’re thankful that it’s now relaxing rather than annoying.
i like that video
I let this play in the background like asmr. It helped me write.
🏆🏆🏆 shoutout to you and your artistic creation 🫡
Great video brings back the old times 40 years ago,,
If you rode this train during rush hour September October November when everything is open,,
It would take a whole lot longer ,,,
Approximately a half an hour to 45 minutes longer😢
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1:05 Used to see it every day, getting to and from my college, along with BMT West End Line
Glad were able to bring back some memories
Absolutely love your NYC subway videos!!!!!! Can you do one of the 6 line?
Thank you so much. We can’t wait for you to see it.
I love all these videos. Thank you for your channel! Can you recommend a link to one of your videos featuring the fastest front view subway train ride? Thank you WTAE👏👏
Thank you so much for your continued kindness. As for your question, most share the opinion that the 7 train video, to Flushing, would be one of the main contenders for a speed ride. Check it out and feel free to let us know how you liked it. 🫡
Love it, I wish to know the stations that are skipped.
Love the screeching 1:05:55
The sounds are pretty amazing
Taking the D or the N down to Coney Island on a cold winter Sunday was one of my favorites, especially in the cold weather, perhaps even with some snow coming down. Just pretend you don't see the whitefish....
What was so special about those moments?
@@wtaenyc Not so sure if you really want know. I am an artist and I just loved the cold and the wind and the sand. It's pretty much like a Fellini movie, and I like his movies a lot. My wife was also a visual artist and we would go together. She was a great fan of Coney Island because in her teens she would ride the horse she exercised down the horse trail on Coney Island Boulevard. It's not really there any more, or at least, I don't ever remember seeing a horse going down the middle, though I suppose it was still possible last I was there. That's all a long time ago now.
We appreciate you for sharing this. Those moments you enjoyed, you and your wife, are things that make this city so amazing. Coney Island has always been special to most so it’s honorable for you to share some of your moments with that area, with us. It’s a testament to how times have truly changed and where the city was long ago. Thanks again 🫡🏆
@@wtaenyc I will tell you this one. When my wife was a young teenager, she and her sister would to to Ebbet's Field and stay in line overnight to get tickets for the next day's Dodger's game. Times have certainly changed.
I would like a video of the [B] to & from Bedford Park Boulevard, the [W] to & from Gravesend-86th Street, the [W] to & from Whitehall Street, & the Metro North Hudson Line to & from Poughkeepsie. If you could do all the routes for the NYC Subway, Long Island Railroad, & Metro North Railroad, that would be great. Thanks for such amazing content & keep it up!
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❤New York Yankees Stadium (161st St), Coney Island 🏝, and Fordham Road (walking down to Fordham University) made this worthwhile.😊 No subway inhabitants 🚇 were featured. 😂
Great observation. Thanks for sharing.
-39:38 This rise must be to get over the R train (Montague Tunnel) tracks underneath, heading off to the right. The R train has a very, very steep climb here as it is, per it's video. These tunnels were originally done in 1915, but had to be reopened and done again in the late 1950's for the grade separation. Now I hear that the grade separation still is not good enough, because of the antiquated signalling system. GOOD GRIEF !!! 🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃
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Correction. I didn't mean that the Montague Tunnel was underneath; I meant that the tunnel underneath eventually lead to the Montague Tunnel under the East River. Aarre Peltomaa
There is ZERO tunnel that leads to Montague Tunnel in that area… Not only that but its nowhere near the R train. This section runs under the 6th ave local tracks, which also goes over the L train.
@@villavine10 the time stamps seem to be all messed up, as is in other comments. thanks youtube :)
It is truly amazing either way you swing it
I must say, whoever made the 4th ave line, they really knew what they were doing just from the music
Love the videos they're so relaxing to watch. Do you have a Jerome Ave line video? My station was 170th street and we'd take it all the way down to Stillwell avenue in Coney Island riding in the very front car. The tunnels underneath the Grand concourse were completed around 1933.
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Can you do a 2 to Wakefield 241st street
We can't wait for you to experience it.
That would be sick
@@wtaenyc Can you please do the D train ASMR from Coney island to Norwood 205 street?
NOTES: Fordham Rd - Transfer to the Bx12 SBS, 161 Yankee Stadium - Transfer to the 4 Train & Bx6 SBS, in between 125 St & 59 St Columbus Circle the bypass stations: 116 St, 110 St Cathedral Pkwy, 103 St, 96 St, 86 St, 81 St Museum of Natural History, & 72 St.
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This was my 2nd main line as a kid. The other was the 4 line. Wish I could ride the new subway cars but I moved.
It’s unfortunate that you aren’t able to ride them at this time, we send positive blessings that you will get that chance again. It’s a pleasure to be able to bring you your childhood lines from this angle and though it’s not the same, we only hope it can be enough to make you appreciate how far home has come, as it relates to the wonderful subway system. Feel free to let us know how you like our 4 train video as well.
Great video ! I love those cab rides. The D line isn't one I'm used to ride when I'm in NYC.
Side note : 4:08 this is one of the things that shock me the most every time I come to New York : hospital workers in scrubs in public transit. Where I'm from it is a big fat no no ! Scrubs stay on hospital's premises and get cleaned and sanitized by the hospital's laundry or a subcontractor certified for biohazard cleaning. No one wants potential transfers, one way or the other.
Greetings from across the pond !
You make an extremely great point. We know that sometimes over here, some schools require you to wear scrubs while in class so we can hope that those you saw, are in school and not necessarily going to “work,” where the germs can be transferred. If they are going to work, then we can definitely agree with how you guys do things over there. We can’t wait to come across the pond and bring you guys the same experience but for now, Thank you so much for your support and we hope to continue earning it.
@@wtaenyc Yeah, I preferred to think that too until I saw blood stains on some scrubs. 😱 And given the fact some of them had hospital badges hanging on neck leashes...
Anyway, you're more than welcome in Europe !
Here in Paris were I live, there's a new golden age of transit with new tram lines opening by the dozen (T1 East & T3b extensions, T10, T12, T13) and the Grand Paris Express advancing steadily, including extensions to lines M1 East, M11, M12, M14, RER E West and the 4 new lines (125+ miles) M15, M16, M17 & M18 opening in stages in the next few years.
Plus the new Cable C1 urban cable car / gondola being finished in the Southern suburbs as a light extension to line M8. Almost a whiff of Chinese type of booming development.
It's gonna be like Disneyland for subway / transit fans with 1 or more new attractions, hum, sorry, lines and extensions opening every year. And it has already begun.
You just CAN'T miss this urban transit-a-palooza !
And that's a good excuse to come stuff your face with French cuisine at least once a year, just saying...
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@@KyrilPG That sounds extremely interesting and amazing. It would be an honor to come to France and make this happen. Maybe you can put us in touch with the right folks that will allow us to give you guys the French version of this experience. We can even put it in the museum for folks to come and watch, not only the train as it goes, but also to use it as a history lesson, to stop and show folks different areas of the system and when they were built etc. Either way, we would love to come ride the trains in France and enjoy the lovely system and city.
@@wtaenyc That's a really good idea.
Let me see what I can do about that.
I'll come back to you with what I can gather and hopefully one or more contacts that can arrange that.
Mind you, the officials in this domain are known for their poor level in English, I can act as a translation bridge if needed.
Are you interested in some book references about the network ? (They'll most certainly be in French however).
If you want to catch a visit of the building sites you'd better not wait too long :
The works are quite advanced on the Grand Paris Express as the first batch of new tunnels (M15 South, most of M16, first halves of M17 & M18) are finished and currently being equipped.
Track, catenary and cable laying is underway in all completed tunnels and finished in M14's North & South massive extension.
The first peak of digging with more than 20 TBM's working simultaneously under Paris is already behind us. Most of the TBM's are being reassigned to M15 East & West sections.
3 dozens of the 68 new stations of lines M15, 16, 17 & 18 are currently being equipped and decorated.
They have now started building M15 East & M15 West (the 2 last stages of M15) to complete the loop and they are finishing the long midline viaduct of M18.
GPE-adjacent projects like M4, M11, M12 & M14 extensions are either finished and open or in their finishing stages, all major works like digging having been completed.
RER E West extension's new 5 miles of tunnel under Paris core and business district are finished ; the tunnels and the 3 new stations on the tunnel are being equipped.
Only the East extension of M1 is still in its early stages of development and not set to open before the 2030's.
M11 large extension (doubling the length) opens in a few months, M14 massive South extension up to Orly airport opens in 2024, M15 South in 2025...
Mid September were the French "patrimony days" which are a kind of giant countrywide "open-doors" weekend for everything from administrations, castles, sewers and museums to the national bank or archives, state furniture reserves, subways, factories, etc. Nearly everything that is usually closed to the public opens for a couple days on the same weekend.
A month later, mid October, La Société du Grand Paris, the public company in charge of the GPE development did its own open-door weekend on the same model : for the occasion they opened 16 of the GPE works sites to the general public. They guided and commented tours to more than 3000 people during the weekend.
I'm beyond furious to have missed it.
But given the success they'll most certainly do it again next year. That's probably a visit you should attend.
The mass of construction works was simply astonishing because per EU and French laws, new tunnels must have emergency exits no longer than 800 meters / half a mile apart. That means hundreds of simultaneous digging sites.
For the 5 miles of RER E West extension's new tunnel alone, it required 9 exit wells besides the 3 new stations. I'll let you do the math for the 115+ miles of new tunnels for the GPE core project...
I'll see if I can get in touch with someone either at the regional transport oversight entity (IDFM / STIF), or Société du Grand Paris or RATP or SNCF.
There are so many different actors involved...
@@KyrilPG Thank you so much for this information. It is definitely going to be an interesting project and one that we will have tollways revisit in the future. Please feel free to contact us via email (welcometoanexperience@gmail.com) so we can discuss further. It is an honor that you would assist us with this project and it would be even more of an honor to get this done; not only for our page but for you guys as well. We look forward to hearing from you and would definitely appreciate your translating genius when the time does come.
Awesome video. Of course everyone knows that the classic chase scene from the "French Connection" was filmed under these very tracks, when Popeye Doyle, the character played by actor Gene Hackman, commandeers a car under the Bay 50th station and chases a northbound train (a R-42 with "N" train signage in front, not a "B" train, which it should have been) to catch a shooter who tried to kill him. I was walking to school one morning in the winter (I remember it was cold) and saw them filming the scene under the Bay 50th Street station.
Thank you so much for sharing that moment of history. It must have been extra cool to have been able to see them filming it live and it’s an honor that we are able to duplicate that experience.
D train and c and a train always going fast
Great observation. The rest of the system can learn a thing or two.
Always wondered why the D and A express tracks always dip or rise up inbetween 125th street and 96st street
Its interesting to see isn't it
it really is one of the most surreal experiences for me on a daily basis
They dip down and rise up due to Central Park being right next to the subway line.
In the Downtown-bound direction as shown in this video, first the Uptown Express (A & D) track dips down at 110th Street to allow the Uptown Local (C & B) track to shift over to run above the Downtown Local track. Then both Downtown tracks lower themselves to meet the Uptown Express track, which rises up to run alongside the Uptown Local track at 103rd Street.
There is a similar exercise that happens between 72nd Street and 59th Street at the other end of Central Park.
Hope this explanation helps.
Thank you so much for sharing this with the community
You can definitely tell the difference the CWR makes on CPW. You can barely hear the train.
Great observation. The CWR rails surely do contribute to a more calming ride.
That was fun to watch. Can you make another video of the D train ride, this going uptown to the Bronx?
Thank you so much. We can't wait for you to experience all that we have to offer.
Love these Videos, can you do the 5 next?
We appreciate you. We can't wait for you to see the 5. Check out our short videos to see some clips of it.
@@wtaenyc Will you do the full train line for he rest of the NYC subway lines next time?
I saw this video and clicked on it, and it's interesting going from station to station :-D We make a lot of our vids from here in Mexico, for those who want to see a part of this world :-D
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@@wtaenyc denada! 😃 We just posted a video "Despacito" (the latin american hit) which is also popular in China! check it out!
Also WTAE I want to say thank you for the videos as well and NYC wouldn't be where its at without its Mass Transit Network, Subway, buses, Regional Railways and such. Its a city that keeps on moving and it would feel odd if NYC just stopped. I am glad to see these videos as I have been to NYC a couple of times but its Mass Transit Network is fascinating and has alot of history. The most important of all people use it in their daily lives. Without the NYCT Employees, NYC would grind to a halt and I cannot picture that with a city as grand as NYC. I don't know if you follow Marvel but there is plenty of Marvel characters that make NYC its home and some of the superheroes do use NYCT. But Anyways keep on rocking WTAE Always love these uploads even the longer ones.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful comment. Everything you said echoed as we read it and we take this time to join you in giving credit to, not only NYCT, but to all those railroad workers as well, who work tirelessly to keep this city and all cities in this world, moving. You hit the nail on its head with your Marvel comparison as everyone does indeed come to NYC so it’s only right that they understand that NYC is really underground because when the underground stops, the city stops.
@@wtaenyc Thank you for the response, yes the Marvel characters espically Spiderman aka Peter Parker, Miles Morales and so forth uses the subways to get around, and its true, the subways, buses, Railroads, and more transportation modes are the lifeblood of NYC. I am so amazed and fascinated on how Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station operates with so many trains coming in and out, so fascinating! Are you excited for the new LIRR Grand Central Madison Station opening soon?
Railroads are one of the biggest economic engines of many cities globally. And even with the Freight Trains they are amazing as well.
Also I know this is not NYCT but what do you think of PATH and I am not sure if we will see something of them soon? Anyways keep on being awesome.
1:30:00-new flood walls. 1:31:34-cranes for new flood gates across the tracks.
Shoutout to them for their amazing work.
I’m patiently waiting for you to film the 2 train…..
We can’t wait for you to see it.
Like your videos very much. Could you tell me what the blue lights are for that are in the tunnel as well as the white lights that are spaced in there as well. I know they are not signals so would like to know their purpose.
Thank you so much. The blue lights are necessary to alert the employees of where they can locate something they need in the event of an emergency.
D train extension to Throggs Neck, from Norwood.
Leaving Norwood in a circular tunnel, the ones used for crossing boroughs. In this case, it’s the Bronx River.
High speeds.
First stop:
Burke Ave - accessible, ordinary design, island platform, and connection is available to the 2 and 5 trains, and the Bx39, and BxM11 bus services.
Normal tunnel for now, and normal speeds.
Would have to turn north a bit to go along Burke Avenue, and under the 2 and 5.
Next stop at:
Bronxwood Ave - accessible, ordinary design, island platform, and connection to the Bx8 bus service.
Normal tunnel when leaving the station. Tracks are together, and faster speeds.
Next stop:
Laconia Ave - accessible, cool design, island platform, and connection to the Bx30, 60, 61, and 62 bus routes.
Same tunnel, slightly slower speeds because of the turn soon.
Along Burke Avenue…
Next stop,
Gun Hill Road - accessible, island platform, ordinary design, and connection to the Bx28 and Bx38 bus services. Further connection to the 5, by walking to the Gun Hill Road station and using OMNY or your Metrocard.
Would switch from going along Burke Avenue and would go along Gun Hill Road, then making a turn to go along Eastchester Road.
Next stop…
Allerton Ave - Eastchester Rd - side platform, accessible, ordinary design, and connection to the Bx25, Bx26, and Bx31 bus services.
South along Eastchester Road.
Circular tunnel, going under Pelham Parkway.
Stop at…
Stillwell Ave - Pelham Gardens - accessible, island platform, ordinary design, and connection to the Bx31 bus service.
Lol, another Stillwell Avenue.
Along Eastchester Road in a normal tunnel now.
Sike, circular tunnel, crossing over to Throggs Neck.
Another stop…
Mulford Ave - accessible, side platform, ordinary design, no connections.
Would go southeast, going under a bunch of buildings and streets.
Next stop:
Crosby Ave - accessible, island platform, ordinary design, and connection to the Bx8 bus service.
Along Crosby Avenue, high speeds.
Next station at…
Lasalle Ave - accessible, side platform, neat design, and connection to the Bx8 bus service.
Along Crosby Avenue.
Next stop!
Baisley Ave - accessible, side platform, ordinary design, and connection to the Bx8 bus service.
Next… (Crosby Ave changed into Logan Avenue after the D went under Bruckner Expressway, so along Logan Ave now)
Barkley - Lafayette Aves - side platform, accessible, ordinary design, no connections.
Along Logan Avenue…
next stop!
Randall Avenue - Throggs Neck - island platform, ordinary design, accessible and no connection.
Turn to go along Randall Avenue.
Final stop at…
Roosevelt Avenue - cool design, island platform, accessible, and connection to the Bx40, Bx42, and BxM9 bus services.
Last stop!
Last stop!
Last stop!
Buh - Bye!
I remember when the B use to go out there I would take it to John Dewey hs awww memories
Shoutout to you and your JD family. Honored to bring back those memories.
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Nice job dubbing the sound. I wouldn't have caught on, but you left out the horns... :)
Great observation!
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I haven’t been here in a while, but express R train ?!!
May have been a general order in effect.
Awesome Job WTAE! I remember the 6th Ave Lines in Manhattan due to Rockefeller Center and such. And the D Line is a great line, I thought they upgraded to the new Rail cars a while ago? I was curious of something but by any chance, Do you collaborate with any of the other MTA divisions such as the LIRR and Metro North. Also the Staten Island Railway? Also are you planning for other States Railways such as NJ Transit Railway lines? CDOT New Haven Line? Also a collaboration with Amtrak? I only been a few times to NYC. I always find the whole network of NY Penn Station and Grand Central so fascinating. So many trains so frequently.
Thank you so much. We truly can’t wait for the day when the D train, and other lines, are able to have the upgraded equipment running; we’ll have to wait awhile for that we’re guessing. As for any future collaborations, it’s something we are currently working on and looking forward to making it all possible; those systems would truly be an even more amazing experience.
Why is the platform at kingsbridge stop abandoned 😮
Can someone explain why there was an R at west end, after ninth ave, and also as west end exp at 18th ave
Could have been a "put in," coming from the yard and going towards 95th street for service. "Could have been."
I would love to see the 3 train route. It goes right past my old church in Brownsville Brooklyn.
We can't wait for you to see it
(D) Train 6Th Ave Express Train Norwood 205Th St The Bronx To Coney Island Stillwell Ave Brooklyn ♿
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The D is my train of choice when going to Luna Park and Deno's Wonder Wheel Park. I live in New Jersey, so I'll take an 8th Ave train from NY Penn Station to West 4th Street and transfer to the D there.
Thanks for sharing. We are glad that this video was able to help you get a chance to see the perspective of your customary fun trips, from a different perspective. 🫶🫡
At the 161st-River Ave Yankee Stadium station I noticed curtain cinder block type walls separating the local and express tracks. Does anyone know if those walls were part of the original construction when the station opened in 1933?
Great observation and question. We look forward to our fellow rail fans assisting with the answer.
That reminds me, how do you get the “roll” signs in the thumbnail and stations? Is it an edit?
Great observation. We were able to get those signs from the train; look out for them when it finally hits the public. They did a great job with this one
Tremont Ave. BX all day!
Sending positive blessings to you and the entire BX.
Shame that he/she caught their leader and was pretty much on its tail from just after the Manhattan Bridge all the way to Stillwell. Great ride otherwise... That curve out from under 4th Avenue is probably the best subway to outdoor transition in the entire system.
Thank you so much for sharing and it is quite a transition for certain. 🫡🫡
can you do a front view video on #5..greatly would appreciate that ...
We can’t wait for you to see it. Check out our short videos.
cause WE MOVE N.Y. retired MOTORMAN 1981...2010
Thank you so much for your service to NYC; we owe you our gratitude.
Not completely sure if anyone mentioned this before but I would like to see a version of this with the rush hour bronx express when it goes back into service because as far as I can tell what may be called the D diamond instead d is running local in the bronx 24/7because of track work or somting.
Great comment, thank you for pointing that out. We cannot wait for you guys to see our Concourse express video.
When u do for videos can u put more info on what service it is like:this is A d train that’s is a *insert into the box* local or *insert into the box* express/super express would be helpful
Thank you so much for sharing this suggestion. The team will discuss it and look into making those changes. Respect always 🫡♾️
I have a question, does the operator of the train drive the metro all the line? It’s look like a long trip 1:33 hour or the train operator have a breaktimes?
Great question. The operator operates the entire trip, taking a break once they reach the last stop. This is the case for all subway lines in NYC.
Sorry, I forgot to ask in my first comment, the blue lights are beautiful in the tunnels. Do they mean anything significant for the function of the train/driver?
Those blue lights are for emergency purposes, so that the trained employees can locate and access the necessary emergency devices needed during that time.
My grandfather would take me on this train. The seats were made of straw, fans spun in the ceiling and one could open the windows. I would have my nose pressed at the front of the first car and could smell the tar oozing from the wooden ties.
What a memory; thank you so much for sharing. It would have been amazing to be able to see that experience you shared as a kid with your grandfather but we will settle for being able to bring you back that those memories and hope we continue to bring back more. Thanks again for your support.
Fordham Road--- then my "home" station was 170 Street {But If I was leaving Macy's..then my "HOME" station was 167---since I was on 169 Street
Thanks for sharing. We hope you enjoyed the view of either of your “home” stations from this angle.
Thanks for sharing. We hope you enjoyed the view of either of your “home” stations from this angle.
25:40 - 25:53. I always wonder why there are 2 platforms above and below each other on the 103rd Street station. I wonder what line goes through the platform above the platform this train is running through?
Are you referring to the tracks where trains are running in the northern direction on those tracks upstairs?
@@wtaenyc oh no there’s another stop above. When the D runs north, there’s a stop before the the D goes downhill passed the stop below
Oh wait nvm. I just found out the upper platform goes north. I always thought a different line goes up there. I should’ve known when there wasn’t no platform on another side lol
wow great to see. i gotta a question are we going to see trains 2-6 anytime soon
We appreciate your support and we can’t wait for you to see what’s coming.
1:07:08 once upon a time conductor forgot to turn on the light in this tunnel, and no one got scared.
That must have been an interesting experience
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I am a fan of trains! 0:51
Thank you for sharing. Which train is your favorite?
Anyone know why there is a part of the route in Manhattan where there is a local, an express, and an extra track in each direction for a stretch? I always wondered about that as a kid riding the D.
Great observation and question. The system has a bunch of unused service tracks, that act as layup or turnaround tracks, should it ever be used. We also imagine that work trains also utilize this track for service to said area; we stand corrected of course.
@@wtaenyc Thanks. I'm 62 now and have wondered about this since I was 11.