Walking Tour of NYC's Penn Station and the New Moynihan Train Hall - January 2024

Following up on my walking tour of Grand Central Terminal and the new Long Island Rail Road concourse, I wanted to also cover Penn Station and the recently opened Moynihan Train Hall. With the opening of these two new concourses, passenger rail into and out of New York City has certainly changed over the last few years!
Most who have not yet been to Moynihan Train Hall don’t understand that it hasn’t replaced Penn Station, but rather sits across from it and attempts to bring back some of what was lost with the original Pennsylvania Station’s demolition sixty years ago. It also can be quite confusing for out-of-towners to navigate, so I hope this walking tour of both facilities can help you navigate your way around if you’re soon planning a visit.
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[@larryblair3473]

we could have saved ourselves some grief had we known that they are two separate buildings. this wasnt clear to us on our recent visit. when taking the Amtrax trains go directly to the Monahan train station. Penn station will get you there but it can be a long confusing walk with luggage have the taxis drop you off at the train hall which is the building on the other side of Madison Square Garden and across the street - lesson learned!

[@armorpro573]

Such a shame the original was demolished. If it had stayed or been mostly preserved, I would've liked traveling more. Heck, the city could've gotten extra tourist dollars

[@RailfanJourneys]

This is all before I was even thought of...but if you look at photos of Pennsylvania Station in its later years after it hadn't been taken care of as it should, I can see where some may have deemed it "an eyesore" and didn't care if it was demolished. Sadly this was the building sacrificed for the preservation movement. Thanks for your comment!

[@armorpro573]

@@RailfanJourneys Well at least Grand Central was spared. One bird is better than none

[@vanessawyndham8791]

​@@RailfanJourneysThat's because the owners, citing increasing costs, allowed it to fall into disrepair.

[@armorpro573]

@@vanessawyndham8791 And back then, people thought rail service was unprofitable due to increasing competition from other modes of transport. Boy how wrong they were

[@vanessawyndham8791]

Can't imagine being a new arrival to NYC via the train. What a jumbled mess the station has become and I'm a native of New York City who's used this facility for years.

[@RailfanJourneys]

It's not too bad once you get used to it. What many do not realize is the station area (platforms) are still the same, just the headhouse was moved across the street. It's better than it was, but nothing like the original.

[@amachlis1991]

I took the train into grand central and it was just fine

[@armorpro573]

Eh it's shabby, not gonna lie. But it has seen some improvements.

[@amachlis1991]

LIRR trains go to grand central Madison

[@RailfanJourneys]

LIRR trains go to both.

[@amachlis1991]

@@RailfanJourneys as of now LIRR trains go to grand central Madison

[@armorpro573]

@@amachlis1991 Not all. 60% of riders still use Penn Station

[@amachlis1991]

@@armorpro573 more people use grand central Madison