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Train Travel
While most people use train as a means of transportation, train travel can be pleasurable and one of the vacation itinerary. Several breathtaking sceneries will be seen during the trip, which will make each passenger appreciate trains.
2,379 Questions
Do you need identification to ride amtrak train?
Yes you need a valid state issued driver's license or ID card.
How far is Manhattan from Grand Central Station NY?
It'll take you about 1 hour to one hour & a half to get to south east station.
What is the name of the New York City subway?
The first "subway" lines in NYC were in fact elevated lines. In Manhattan, these ran along 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 9th Aves. None of these elevated lines exist anymore; the last of them were torn down in the 1950's or so.
The first true underground subway (aside from a few short experimental lines) that exists to this day was the original IRT line in Manhattan, which ran from City Hall (the current 4/5/6 station) up to Grand Central, then west across 42nd St to Times Square (using what are now the tracks for the Times Square - Grand Central Shuttle), then north (on the current 1/2/3 line) to 145th St and Broadway. This line first opened in 1904 and was operated by the Interborough Rapid Transit company, and in the next few years this line was gradually extended northward.
Later on, the track connections at 42nd St were mostly severed, and both north-south lines extended into the "H" configuration that exists today. Extensions were also added into the Bronx and Brooklyn, and the (7) line was built in the so-called "Dual Contracts" era where subway service was provided by the IRT company and the Brooklyn Rapid Transit / Brooklyn Manhattan Transit (BRT / BMT) company, before the operations of both were taken over and unified by the city.
One track connection still remains between the Times Square-Grand Central Shuttle and the uptown (1) track just north of Times Square - you can see this looking out the right-hand side of an uptown (1) train after it leaves Times Square, or at the extreme west end of the Times Square Shuttle station - there is a segment of the platform which is hinged so it can be lifted, and underneath it is a track extension from the shuttle to the uptown (1) line. It's not used for revenue service, but only occasionally in order to move cars from one line to the other.
The speed of a train will depend on a wide variety of factors from the type of train, age of train, how the train is being powered, what the train is hauling....etc.
The fastest recorded speed to date was 575 km/h (357 mph) set by a French TGV train in February 2007.
How long does it take you to get from Liverpool to Bolton by train?
It take about one hour and 22 minutes to get from Liverpool to Bolton by train. This route can take loner during peak travel times.
When was the first passenger train service in England?
The Stockton and Darlington railway. The second rail line was the Liverpool and Manchester railway, which was the first passenger railway and the first to run with timetables.
How long is the train ride from Seattle to Anchorage?
I don't believe there is train service from Seattle to Anchorage. If such service exists, it would cover about 2,500 miles and take about 2 or 3 days.
How much does it cost to take the train from Chicago to Minneapolis?
Although prices change, the current (2/2009) fare is as low as $56 each way. There are also passes and weekly specials that may lower this price. Since the train is often full, you will want to make advance reservations at the attached link.
What is the address of Union Station in Chicago?
Union Station
225 South Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60606
Which amtrak station will get you closest to Sarasota FL?
Tampa. On the Silver Star, you can go south to Miami or north to Orlando, Savannah, Raleigh, Richmond or New York.
What train do you take to 1260 1278 60th Street Brooklyn NY 11219 coming from South Ferry?
The fastest way would be to take the Uptown R train (of the N-R-Q, the yellow line) from Whitehall Street-South Ferry to Canal Street. Transfer at Canal Street to the Downtown N train, and take the Downtown N to New Utrecht Avenue-62nd Street.
But the R does not run from 11 PM to 5:30 AM, so if you are traveling during those times, you will have to take a different route. Instead, take the Uptown 1 train (of the 1-2-3, the red line) to 42nd Street-Times Square. Transfer at Times Square to the Downtown N train to New Utrecht Avenue-62nd Street.
You will get off the subway on New Utrecht Avenue. Walk two blocks north on New Utrecht Avenue until you get to 60th Street. Turn left and walk west on 60th Street. Your destination is on the next block, between 13th and 12th Avenues.
Which train do you take from Penn Station to 77th Street and Lexington Avenue?
Take either the Uptown A-C-E* (the blue line) or the Uptown 1-2-3 (the red line), one stop, from Penn Station (West 34th Street) to Times Square (West 42nd Street).
At the Times Square Station, transfer to the S shuttle train (color code grey), east across 42nd Street, from Times Square (West 42nd) to Grand Central (East 42nd).
At Grand Central, transfer to the Uptown 6 train to 77th Street. You will exit the subway on 77th Street and Lexington Avenue.
*Note that the 42nd Street stop on the A-C-E is actually not Times Square. Since the A-C-E runs up and down 8th Avenue, while the Times Square Station is at 7th Avenue, the 42nd Street stop on the A-C-E is actually 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal. BUT, there is an underground tunnel connecting the A-C-E to the Times Square Station, so you can transfer without exiting the subway system.
So, it is preferable to take the Uptown 1-2-3 from Penn Station to Times Square, rather than the Uptown A-C-E, to save yourself the walk through the tunnel. But if you can't find the 1-2-3, or if the A-C-E happens to be right there when you get off your train at Penn Station, you can take it.
What subway do you take from Times Square to Yankee Stadium?
Take the S shuttle train (color code grey) east across 42nd Street, from Times Square (West 42nd) to Grand Central Station (East 42nd).
At Grand Central Station, transfer to the Uptown 4 train, and take the 4 to 161st Street-Yankee Stadium.
What train do you take from Penn Station to 4seventh Street and seventh Avenue?
Since the eastern entrance to Penn Station is located on 7th Avenue, the distance is zero. However, the answer is deceiving because Penn Station is massive. It spans between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue (the equivalent of 4 city streets), from east to west, and between 31st Street and 33rd Street from south to north. So, yes, it is true that the entrance to Penn Station is situated directly on 7th Ave. But, once inside, one might find himself walking several city blocks to get to the actual departure platform for his train or vice versa, from his train to 7th Ave.
How far does a subway train need to stop?
A train has brakes similar to a car at every wheel (friction brakes), and also can use its locomotive power to apply a braking force (called dynamic braking). If any train wheels lock-up (stop moving) the sliding wheels do not slow the train as quickly as they are designed to do. In the US, modern locomotives use computerized braking systems, as do passenger trains. Freight cars are limited to the friction brakes and often this is where you may see a set of train wheels lock-up when they shouldn't.
How long does it take to take train from Chicago to portland?
The distance is takes to travel from San Antonio, Texas, to Portland, Maine is about 2 days and 23 hours. This also depends on the number of stops you make.
How long it from Munich to Passau by train?
2 hours 15 minutes.
This information was obtained from the DB (German Railways) website. See the related link below.
How do you get from the 6 train to the D train on the New York City subway system?
You have a total of five options (four in Manhattan, and one in The Bronx):
Option 11) Take the 6 train to 14th Street-Union Square.
2) Transfer at 14th Street-Union Square to the westbound (Manhattan-bound) L train.
3) Take the L train one stop to 6th Avenue (at 14th Street).
4) Transfer at 6th Avenue & 14th Street to the Uptown F or M trains.
5) Take the Uptown F or M to 42nd Street-Bryant Park.
6) Transfer at 42nd Street-Bryant Park to the D.
Option 21) Take the 6 train to 59th Street.
2) You can transfer from the 59th Street Station on the 4-5-6 to the F train at 63rd Street-Lexington Avenue (however, note that you will have to pay two separate fares, unless you pay by Metrocard).
3) Take the Downtown (Manhattan-bound) F train from 63rd Street-Lexington Avenue to 47th-50th Street-Rockefeller Center.
4) Transfer at Rockefeller Center to the D train.
Option 31) Take the Downtown 6 train to Bleeker Street.
2) From the Downtown 6 only (NOT the Uptown 6) you can transfer from the Bleeker Street Station to the Broadway-Lafayette Station.
3) Get the D train at Broadway-Lafayette.
Option 41) Take the 6 train to 51st Street.
2) Transfer at 51st Street to the Downtown(Manhattan-bound) E train.
3) Take the E train to 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal.
4) Transfer at 42nd Street-Port Authority to the Uptown Aor C trains.
5) Take the Uptown A or C to 59th Street-Columbus Circle.
6) Transfer at 59th Street-Columbus Circle to the Dtrain.
Option 5 (The Bronx)1) Take the 6 train to 125th Street in Manhattan.
2) Transfer at 125th Street to the Uptown 4 train.
3) Take the Uptown 4 train to 161st Street-Yankee Stadium.
4) Transfer at 161st Street-Yankee Stadium to the Dtrain.
See the Related Link below for a complete New York City subway map.
Is there a train station near merry hill shopping centre?
Cradley Heath is a short bus ride away with several bus services per hour serving the shopping centre. There used to be a railway station at Brierley Hill, litterally just a stones throw from the Merry Hill Centre, however this was closed in the 60's. There are rumours of schemes to re-open this route, as the track-bed remains in place down to Stourbridge, and north through Dudley to Wolverhampton.
What subway do you take to get to fifth Avenue and 53rd Street?
Take the Uptown E train (of the A-C-E, the blue line) from 34th Street-Penn Station to 5th Avenue-53rd Street. Then walk 1 block west on 53rd Street to 6th Avenue.
You'll know which way is west because 5th Avenue is the dividing line between the West and East Sides. So on the west side of 5th Avenue, the street sign will say "West 53rd Street," while on the east side of 5th Avenue, it will say "East 53rd Street."
How long is going to take to go by train from Newark to Miami?
Depending on the day, time of day (and other factors) it can take between 27 hours 5 minutes to 30 hours 53 minutes.
Check the Amtrak site for further information: See related link
What subway train should you take from 34th Street to the South Street Seaport in Manhattan?
It's pretty simple. Take the Downtown A or C (of the A-C-E, the blue line) from 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Fulton Street.
You'll exit the subway at or near the corner of Fulton and Nassau Streets. Walk east on Fulton Street until you get to the East River. You will know you're walking east because the next street you'll reach will be William Street. If you walk one block on Fulton Street and end up on Broadway, then you have walked west, not east.
Where can you find train ticket prices?
Eurostar is an online site that lists all of the the ticket prices for the Eurostar train. Other information found on the site are departure and arrival times and the routes the train takes. This information is also posted at the train station.
Is Kings Cross station the same as Kings Cross St Pancras?
King's Cross St. Pancras is the London Underground (tube) station serving the two National Rail (mainline) termini, King's Cross and St Pancras. All three stations are separate but adjacent.
What train do you take from Penn Station to 25 West 18th Street?
Well, it depends on whether you're going to West 28th Street or East 28th Street. If you're going to West 28th Street, then you just take the Downtown 1 train (of the 1-2-3, the red line) ONE STOP, from 34th Street (Penn Station) to 28th Street. You will exit the subway at West 28th Street and 7th Avenue, on the west side of the street (the west side of the street is the Downtown side, and the east side of the street is the Uptown side).
DON'T take the Downtown 2 or 3 trains, as they are express trains and will not stop at 28th Street.
If you're going to East 28th Street, it's a bit trickier. There are two options, depending on how far east on 28th you need to go.
First option:1) Take the Uptown 1-2-3 (the red line) or the Uptown A-C-E (the blue line) ONE STOP, from 34th Street (Penn Station) to 42nd Street (Times Square). On the 1-2-3, the 2and 3 are express trains, and on the A-C-E, the A is an express train. But all six of these trains (the 1, the 2 and the 3, and the A, the C, and the E) stop at 42nd, so it doesn't matter which one you take.
Also note that the A-C-E line does not stop at Times Square, exactly. The A-C-E line runs up and down 8th Avenue, while the 1-2-3 and the Times Square Station are at 7th Avenue. You can still transfer from the A-C-E to the Times Square Station, however, you will have to walk through an underground tunnel to get there. The underground tunnel connects the A-C-E line to the Times Square Station.
So, if possible, it is preferable to take the 1-2-3 from Penn Station to Times Square, to save yourself the walk.
2) At the Times Square Station, transfer to the Downtown N, Q or R trains (of the N-R-Q-W, the yellow line), UNLESS you are traveling between 11 PM to 5:30 AM. The R train does not stop at 28th Street from 11 PM to 5:30 AM, so you can only take the N or Q during those times.
3) Take the Downtown N, Q or R two stops, from 42nd Street (Times Square) ---> 34th Street (Herald Square) ---> 28th Street.
4) You will exit the subway at 28th Street and Broadway, which is smack in the middle of Manhattan, but closer to the East Side.
Second Option (going further east):1) Again, take either the Uptown 1-2-3 or the Uptown A-C-E ONE STOP, from 34th Street (Penn Station) to 42nd Street (Times Square).
2) At the Times Square Station, transfer to the S shuttle train (color code grey) east across 42nd Street, from Times Square (West 42nd) to Grand Central Station (East 42nd).
3) At Grand Central Station, transfer to the Downtown 6 train (of the 4-5-6, the dark green line). Take the Downtown 6 train two stops, from 42nd Street (Grand Central) ---> 33rd Street ---> 28th Street.
4) You will exit the subway at East 28th Street and Park Avenue South.
See the Related Link below for a complete New York City subway map.
