The New York City sub way is the most advanced rapid transit system of the world. The system is owned by the New York City but leased to Metropolitan Transport Authority. This system is also known as the MTA New York City Transit. This huge complex network is the oldest public system of the world.

The transit system is made out of 468 stations, 229 miles of routes, 656 miles of revenue track and total of 842 miles. The staggering figures shows that on weekdays there are over five million commuters taking this service. On weekends it is close to 3 million. The route systems of this transit system are quite easy to understand. They are differentiated by letters or numbers. Lines are also used to denote trains.

There are total of 24 train services in the system and three short shuttles. Each route has a color designation to represent the Manhattan trunk line. For routes outside Manhattan like the Crosstown Line a separate color is designated. Each subway is named after its Manhattan or Crosstown line. At least two subway stations are operated on a 24 hour basis. The rest is kept closed for maintenance operation.

Some color codes are as follows red-1 for Broadway Seventh Avenue, red-2 and 3 for Seventh Avenue express, green- 4 to 6 is for Lexington Avenue Express etc. The stations are well decorated with mezzanines which help the passenger to enter from all directions without crossing a busy road. There are vending machines from where the passengers can buy their tickets.

The New York City Subway operates over 468 stations and 229 miles of route. Offering service 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, the subway transport system is accessible to more passengers than all other rail transit systems of the country.

Traveling through subway system in New York City is inexpensive and fast. Areas like Manhattan have crowded streets especially during weekdays, making it fast and easy to travel using subways. Most of the subway stations offer facilities in the form of multiple entrances, long waiting platforms, restrooms and entertainment. The subways stations are also building up accessibility for the passengers with disability.

Buying MetroCard is useful when you wish to take multiple rides. It allows free transfer from subway to bus, bus to subway or bus to bus, but is valid only for two hours.

Subways in New York City Transportation System

http://www.ny.com/transportation/subways/

New York City Subways at Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Subway

Subway MetroCards

http://www.nysubway.com/metrocards/index.html

On the downside, the subways in New York City have fewer routes while traveling east-west across Manhattan and some other parts of the city. The transit system has always faced the flooding problem during rain. In 2007, the rainwater measuring 3 inches flooded the system bringing serious disruption to the transport.

Litter accumulation and presence of rats are other problems faced by the subway transit system in the city of New York. The crime rate has substantially decreased over time, still the stations like those at Houston Street and East Broadway are considered unsafe especially at night. Finally, the budget deficit in 2009 has enforced the authorities to reduce the services like student MetroCards.

New York City Subway Reviews

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