Unfortunately, the subway system was building during the 20th Century, therefore, it is not heated, nor air condtioned, with the exception of Grand Central Station on the #4, 5, and 6 lines (Green Line on the subway map).
In regards to the subway look likes. May I recommend the the video at the links below.
The trains themselves are heated, and usually to an appropriate temperature. That is, everyone doesn't have to take their coats off, which would be inconvenient on a crowded train.
The tunnels, though, are not heated so sometimes the platforms can be pretty cold while you're waiting for a train. And then of course some sections of the system use elevated tracks above the ground, so the platforms are as cold as anywhere else outdoors.
The subway cars are heated, yes. Although some of the newer trains really blast the air and sometimes it does feel a little chilly.
The stations themselves are not heated, and naturally the elevated platforms are completely exposed.
If you're thinking of the subway stations in lower Manhattan and Midtown (anywhere below 135th Street), those stations are underground and are not heated, but you're less exposed to the cold down there.
Unfortunately, the subway system was building during the 20th Century, therefore, it is not heated, nor air condtioned, with the exception of Grand Central Station on the #4, 5, and 6 lines (Green Line on the subway map).
ReplyDeleteIn regards to the subway look likes. May I recommend the the video at the links below.
Good luck
Native New Yorker http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGf9XnzWCEA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsI4x6-JUdo
http://mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm (printable subway map -- click on the PDF icon to enlarge and print)
lol i dont think anything can prepare you for the new york subways
ReplyDeleteI love new york subways... Ran into michael jackson, a mariachi band, and motown band
ReplyDeleteA loquacious writer finds himself trapped in an unrequited relationship with a much younger woman in the confusing subways of New York.
ReplyDeleteForest rangers go into the New York City subways. Haven't you seen them?
ReplyDeleteThe trains themselves are heated, and usually to an appropriate temperature. That is, everyone doesn't have to take their coats off, which would be inconvenient on a crowded train.
ReplyDeleteThe tunnels, though, are not heated so sometimes the platforms can be pretty cold while you're waiting for a train. And then of course some sections of the system use elevated tracks above the ground, so the platforms are as cold as anywhere else outdoors.
Unconscious women make for really good conversation on New York subways.
ReplyDeleteLike wtf is the DEAL w. people of new york city in the am they be reckless in the morning on that M.T.A Subways . SMFH.
ReplyDeleteIn the airport about to board to new York city! Ah! Then I have to navigate the subways by myself! Ah!
ReplyDeleteGive me New York subways over Boston buses any day! Standing around in the cold outdoors for long periods of time?? No thank you!
ReplyDeleteIf you are a young person, you shouldnt be concerned about the temperature in the subway since you will only be standing a few minutes for a train.
ReplyDeleteGTA 4 is based in Liberty City (identical to New York). There are taxis, subways, a ton of traffic and pedestrians (on the PC version)
ReplyDelete38 hours, three cities (D.C.-New York-Shanghai), buses, planes, trains, taxis, subways, hot pot, beers and one Maglev later we're in HCMC.
ReplyDeleteSubways usually have heat so don't worry.
ReplyDeleteThe subway cars are heated, yes. Although some of the newer trains really blast the air and sometimes it does feel a little chilly.
ReplyDeleteThe stations themselves are not heated, and naturally the elevated platforms are completely exposed.
If you're thinking of the subway stations in lower Manhattan and Midtown (anywhere below 135th Street), those stations are underground and are not heated, but you're less exposed to the cold down there.