Is it safe to take the train into NYC?

A New York Times analysis of M.T.A. and police statistics shows that the possibility of falling victim to violent crime in the subway remains remote, even as the rate of violent crimes — murder, rape, felony assault and robbery — per subway ride has more than doubled since 2019, before the pandemic's disruption.



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Although the convenience of a car is hard to beat, trains free you from the costs and hassles of urban parking. They usually deliver you straight to city centers. Train travel, with its spacious seats and room to get up and walk around, is more relaxing and comfortable and the view is usually better.

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Generally, yes. The subway is the cheapest and most efficient way to get around New York City IF you know what you are doing. It usually gets you from one part of the city to another faster than taking a taxi or uber. That's because, to state the obvious, the subway is not subject to NYC traffic lights and congestion.

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Though train accidents are terrifying — and get lots of public attention when they occur — the truth is that traveling by train is much, much safer than by car.

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If you use a backpack, you might want to wear it facing front in very crowded places.
  1. Don't wander into dark, unpopulated areas at night. ...
  2. Pay extra attention on the subway. ...
  3. Don't hesitate to ask for help. ...
  4. Taking a taxi or Uber in New York City is safe. ...
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Sit in the “Conductor car” usually in the middle of the train during off-peak hours. You are less likely to get harassed or be victimized in this car. Avoid end cars when possible especially during late night hours. Cover jewelry and turn gem stone rings inward towards the palm side of your hand.

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More Ways to Stay Safe
  1. Always pay attention to announcements made by the train crew.
  2. Report any suspicious packages or behaviors immediately to the train crew.
  3. Keep all of your belongings close at hand.
  4. Keep all children under direct adult supervision.
  5. Try to remain seated while the train is in motion.


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Compared to other popular forms of travel, such as cars, ships, buses, and planes, trains are one of the safest forms of transportation in the United States. That's because trains have an excellent safety record!

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Use the subway It's operated by the MTA and covers Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, though the latter's trains don't connect to the other boroughs directly (you'll need to reach Staten Island by bus or ferry).

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Aside from walking, the bus or the subway is the cheapest way to get around NYC since a single ride costs only $2.75.

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We're talking a very marginal difference, of course, because both are extremely safe and there's very little crime in either location, but yes, the subway is safer.

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Trains on the same track cannot pass each other like buses can, and so to increase speed, changes can only be made in terms of headway, or in which stations are served. Skipping stations increases the average speed of trains, thus making journeys quicker and more appealing to commuters.

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Penn Station is named for the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), its builder and original owner, and shares its name with several stations in other cities. The original Pennsylvania Station was an ornate station building designed by McKim, Mead, and White and considered a masterpiece of the Beaux-Arts style.

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Penn Station is between 33rd and 31st street and 7th and 8th avenues in Manhattan. Grand Central is at 42nd and Park. No, Pennsylvania Station is not the same thing as Grand Central Terminal.

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