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The 10 People You See At Penn Station

LIRR, Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, and hell on earth.

Cara Palmer
Apr 26, 2016
Saint Francis College
The 10 People You See At Penn Station

Penn Station is probably the busiest place in Manhattan. It's the intersection of New Yorkers, New Jerseyans, and Amtrak riders. If you have time to sit back and observe, it can be quite an entertaining place. Anyone who has stepped foot in Penn Station can understand this.

1. The long-distance couple.

We are all very happy that you're finally seeing each other, but we all have somewhere to be. So...can you hook up somewhere else? Penn Station isn't even that romantic.

2. The first-time traveler.

It's totally okay to be confused, But please be confused off to the side.

3. The ticket machine hogger.

This is actually the worst when your train is coming any minute.

4. The foodie.

Yes, there are a ton of places in Penn Station to get fast food. But I don't think Penn Station is the place to eat a whole meal while also running to a train.

5. The everyday commuter.

I salute you for dealing with this hell daily.

6. The girl's city trip.


Welcome to New York. You aren't going to last one hour in that sundress and heels. But, good luck!

7. The overwhelming crowds of Ranger fans.

Madison Square Garden is too close for comfort. Nobody is safe from the hockey fans.

8. The train station musician.


It's great having a beat under my commute, but it's also clashing with my commute Spotify playlist.

9. The victims of a cancelled train.


We've all been there before. Don't you wish you could Uber to Long Island without losing your bank account?

10. The rush when your track is announced.

I sometimes find it hard to believe that this many people live in my region.

Safe travels, and good luck out there.


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