Moynihan Train Hall [Master Thread]
Dec 31, 2020, 9:48 am
#31
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Some good pictures here (and a link back to accompanying article):
https://gothamist.com/news/photos/pe...n-hall?image=0
https://gothamist.com/news/photos/pe...n-hall?image=0
Jan 1, 2021, 11:29 am
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You're taking the statement out of context. The article does state that the subway lines are "a good distance from the new train hall," but in the context of stating that the new station is convenient only for Amtrak riders, not subway riders, for whom going through the new station to get to the subway doesn't make sense.
I'll keep repeating until I'm blue in the face: The train tracks continue to be the exact same distance from the subway as they've always been. And the new station is directly across the street from the old station. There is no reason for anyone to reconsider their subway commuting plans based on the opening of the new station.
I'll keep repeating until I'm blue in the face: The train tracks continue to be the exact same distance from the subway as they've always been. And the new station is directly across the street from the old station. There is no reason for anyone to reconsider their subway commuting plans based on the opening of the new station.
Jan 1, 2021, 2:56 pm
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Moynihan Train Hall is pretty impressive, especially in comparison to the pit that is NYP. No shops or restaurants to speak of at this point...a Starbucks and a kiosk. Magnolia Bakery in progress but not open yet. Food Hall doesn't arrive until fall. So, I guess I'll need to grab my train food elsewhere for the time being.
The new Metropolitan Lounge is oh so nice. I had high hopes, and it exceeded my expectations. Lots of seating, and the balcony overlooking the hall will be a pleasant place to wait for a bit. Signs posted that food service is suspended due to COVID; it will be interesting to see what they offer in the future. Today, the lounge was open to all, so it was somewhat hectic. Hope that was just for today.
The new Metropolitan Lounge is oh so nice. I had high hopes, and it exceeded my expectations. Lots of seating, and the balcony overlooking the hall will be a pleasant place to wait for a bit. Signs posted that food service is suspended due to COVID; it will be interesting to see what they offer in the future. Today, the lounge was open to all, so it was somewhat hectic. Hope that was just for today.
Jan 1, 2021, 4:26 pm
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Moynihan Train Hall is pretty impressive, especially in comparison to the pit that is NYP. No shops or restaurants to speak of at this point...a Starbucks and a kiosk. Magnolia Bakery in progress but not open yet. Food Hall doesn't arrive until fall. So, I guess I'll need to grab my train food elsewhere for the time being.
The new Metropolitan Lounge is oh so nice. I had high hopes, and it exceeded my expectations. Lots of seating, and the balcony overlooking the hall will be a pleasant place to wait for a bit. Signs posted that food service is suspended due to COVID; it will be interesting to see what they offer in the future. Today, the lounge was open to all, so it was somewhat hectic. Hope that was just for today.
The new Metropolitan Lounge is oh so nice. I had high hopes, and it exceeded my expectations. Lots of seating, and the balcony overlooking the hall will be a pleasant place to wait for a bit. Signs posted that food service is suspended due to COVID; it will be interesting to see what they offer in the future. Today, the lounge was open to all, so it was somewhat hectic. Hope that was just for today.
Jan 1, 2021, 4:37 pm
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The Metropolitan lounge stairway entrance faces the end of the west end concourse and would be very convenient to the A/C/E.
With the current mid-level platform stairs convenient to the subway remaining open, Moynihan really seems like a win for Amtrak passengers (unlike LGA terminal B for example that looks nice but came with a big loss of time efficiency.)
With the current mid-level platform stairs convenient to the subway remaining open, Moynihan really seems like a win for Amtrak passengers (unlike LGA terminal B for example that looks nice but came with a big loss of time efficiency.)
Jan 1, 2021, 6:02 pm
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Moynihan Train Hall is pretty impressive, especially in comparison to the pit that is NYP. No shops or restaurants to speak of at this point...a Starbucks and a kiosk. Magnolia Bakery in progress but not open yet. Food Hall doesn't arrive until fall. So, I guess I'll need to grab my train food elsewhere for the time being.
The new Metropolitan Lounge is oh so nice. I had high hopes, and it exceeded my expectations. Lots of seating, and the balcony overlooking the hall will be a pleasant place to wait for a bit. Signs posted that food service is suspended due to COVID; it will be interesting to see what they offer in the future. Today, the lounge was open to all, so it was somewhat hectic. Hope that was just for today.
The new Metropolitan Lounge is oh so nice. I had high hopes, and it exceeded my expectations. Lots of seating, and the balcony overlooking the hall will be a pleasant place to wait for a bit. Signs posted that food service is suspended due to COVID; it will be interesting to see what they offer in the future. Today, the lounge was open to all, so it was somewhat hectic. Hope that was just for today.
Here are some pictures a blogger took. They look great (it's the second tweet).
Jan 1, 2021, 7:02 pm
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Zero food or drink today. I'm hoping this was just because the lounge was open to the general public. I assume there will be *something* in the near future and then more post-COVID.
Jan 2, 2021, 12:24 pm
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The main attendant at the Met Lounge is as rude as ever. At least that hasn’t changed. Regulars will know who I’m talking about...the opposite of welcoming to Amtrak’s most loyal customers.
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Jan 2, 2021, 12:30 pm
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Jan 2, 2021, 12:34 pm
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Mixed bag. They are selectively policing, but there’s so many people that some just ignore and keep walking. BTW still no food and beverage offered and none allowed from outside. Dumb rule.
Jan 2, 2021, 1:14 pm
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Jan 2, 2021, 2:19 pm
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I’m going to miss the lower level boarding trick. Cattle call in Moynihan. No other option.
It did seem like a majority of people on my train boarded from stairs or escalators that were not in the train hall.