New York, Subway

[dustypuss]

Has anybody had experience of the NYC subways. Are they easy to use. I've been studying them for a trip to NY later this year and they seem extremely complicated. Thanks.

[mumstheword1]

Thought the same we went but they are quite easy to be honest, hubby and I have ridden on them a few times. The staff we encountered were extremely helpful too. They wrote down what train, where to change etc and the best day ticket. Give it a go. Also it is an eye opener with the diversity of passengers.

[Zacs-Master]

If you have a smart phone, download an App. They are a bit complicated and there are no displays or announcements saying where the next stop is. The main thing to decide is which train you want e.g. A train, C train, S train etc and which direction (uptown, downtown, or east / west).

[-SharonA-]

Used them many years ago on a visit and it was easy then.

[Ellipsis]

I've used it a few times, and it has been fine. That said, I've used other undergrounds a lot, especially London ...

[mushroom25]

on the subway, working out what to pay, how and when, used to be a bit of a headache. now though, just tap your contactless card on the OMNY readers.
https://omny.info/

[237SJ]

Personally, I think the NY subway is horrible but it is what it is.

[jno]

hey, they're getting some super new rolling stock

https://gothamist.com/news/mta-unveils-new-nyc-subway-cars-on-the-a-line

[dustypuss]

Thank to all.

[237SJ]

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