I’m a ‘reverse’ super-commuter —I love living in NYC and working out of state for a lower salary

I’m a ‘reverse’ super-commuter —I love living in NYC and working out of state for a lower salary

If New Yorker Caroline Colvin can make it here, she’ll make it anywhere — her full-time job in Baltimore, for example. Unlike countless 9-to-5ers commuting from small hometowns into big cities for big checks, this Gen Z gal is doing things backwards.  “I’m a reverse super-commuter,” Midtown resident Colvin, 23, told The Post.  Colvin, a … Read more

Exclusive | The good, bad and ugly: New Yorkers share most memorable subway moments as rail system turns 120

Exclusive | The good, bad and ugly: New Yorkers share most memorable subway moments as rail system turns 120

The subway changed Rick McGuire’s life. No, he didn’t meet his forever person on the uptown A train like fiancés Anastasia Gregory and Spencer Seabaugh, nor did he find “American Idol” fame after launching a crooning career on station platforms like singer Just Sam.  Instead, the subway system, which celebrates its 120th anniversary Sunday, gave … Read more

Lovers’ train station quickie causes flood, forces evacuation, and strands Olivia Rodrigo concertgoers

Lovers’ train station quickie causes flood, forces evacuation, and strands Olivia Rodrigo concertgoers

A couple looking for a quiet corner for a spot of affection have knocked a sprinkler, flooding a train station and causing delays to concert goers leaving a major international show. Victoria Police on Wednesday released images of a pair who caused the evacuation of multiple City Loop stations in Melbourne at 10:40 p.m. one … Read more

Exclusive | Frustrated Penn Station commuter creates app to predict track numbers — and avoid the stampede: ‘They’re like animals’

Exclusive | Frustrated Penn Station commuter creates app to predict track numbers — and avoid the stampede: ‘They’re like animals’

This guy’s on the right track. NYC commuters know well the anxiety-ridden moment when a train is finally called at Penn Station, minutes before departure — when otherwise typically civilized commuters often stampede like elephants down to the platform. Longtime NJ Transit sufferer Joshua Crandall was fed up feeling the pent-up energy of his fellow … Read more

This Canadian train adventure is the ultimate way to enjoy the fall colors

This Canadian train adventure is the ultimate way to enjoy the fall colors

From Colorado to coastal Maine, America has a lot on offer in leaf-peeping season. But here’s a secret: Our northern neighbor is kaleidoscopic in autumn. The undulating alpine scenery coated in burgundy, buttery yellow and tangerine hues is particularly on show aboard the Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West. On route through Banff, Alberta, … Read more

Exclusive | We met on the NYC subway and now we’re getting married — our morning commute turned into a meet-cute

Exclusive | We met on the NYC subway and now we’re getting married — our morning commute turned into a meet-cute

Dating in NYC can be a train wreck. Just ask Anastasia Gregory, whose post-pandemic hunt for “the one” was plagued by repeat derailments and dead ends. Swiping far and wide on dating apps — and making the scene at various Big Apple hot spots — all proved fruitless for the elementary school teacher.  It wasn’t until the … Read more

Public transport enthusiast traveled from Canada to Mexico by only taking city buses during nine-day journey

Public transport enthusiast traveled from Canada to Mexico by only taking city buses during nine-day journey

A Canadian man’s interest in public transportation prompted him to journey from his home to Mexico with one catch: he refused to take any Greyhound buses or Amtrak trains during his trip. William Hui, 40, set out for his Pacific coast trip on June 24, starting at his home city in British Columbia, the BBC … Read more

Brainless morons risk lives to pose for photos on railway tracks

Brainless morons risk lives to pose for photos on railway tracks

Morons have been slammed for risking their lives by lying on railway tracks for photos and playing ‘chicken’ with high-speed trains. A shocking series of CCTV clips have been released showing people coming inches from death on a level crossing in Nottinghamshire.  In one incident on July 13 this year, four boys are seen playing … Read more

We couldn’t afford a $30K NYC wedding reception — so we had one on the L train instead

We couldn’t afford a K NYC wedding reception — so we had one on the L train instead

Daniel Jean couldn’t afford to give his bride, Esmy Valdez, an over-the-top wedding.  So, the Brooklynite took it underground — to the subway.  “We didn’t have the money to do the dream reception that I’d always envisioned,” Jean, 39, a marketing manager from Flatbush, told The Post, noting the high cost of hosting nuptials in … Read more

Boston trains get ‘googly eyes,’ give riders ‘joy’ on their commutes

Boston trains get ‘googly eyes,’ give riders ‘joy’ on their commutes

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) recently installed “googly eyes” on five of its trains after a public campaign requested the items be added.  “After receiving public suggestions, our team found a safe way to install these ‘googly’ eyes on a limited number of vehicles – five, to be exact – as part of our … Read more

Nomadic teen pays $10K annually to live as a 24/7 train passenger: ‘The possibilities are endless’

Nomadic teen pays K annually to live as a 24/7 train passenger: ‘The possibilities are endless’

He’s choo-choo-choosing his own path. Lasse Stolley, 17, is making international headlines as a German “trainsquatter,” living his life aboard a Deutsche Bahn railcar at the cost of one unlimited annual ticket for approximately $10,000. The homeless teen rides first class while traveling an estimated 600 miles of Germany and Europe daily, per the Daily … Read more

7-year-old pageant queen puts adults to shame with rippling 6-pack abs: ‘She trains hard!’

7-year-old pageant queen puts adults to shame with rippling 6-pack abs: ‘She trains hard!’

This muscular tyke is Arnold Short-zenegger. Seven-year-old Kynlee Heiman is both a beauty and a “beast.” The pageant queen is putting adult gym sharks to shame with her rippling six-pack — which she maintains via her “healthy diet” and strict workout regimen. Her proud mother frequently shares the ripped rugrat’s accomplishments with her nearly 700,000 … Read more

Winter rail adventures: Picturesque train rides worth exploring in America

Winter rail adventures: Picturesque train rides worth exploring in America

All aboard! Look no further if you’re seeking a winter adventure to take you across America’s best backcountry winter wonderlands. Here are four enchanting rail lines to take this winter, whether you’re looking for a 45-minute Polar Express, a weekend getaway, or a two-day excursion, all from the comfort of a warm railcar. Cascade Canyon … Read more

I’m a travel reporter who never stops moving — here are 5 things I do to sleep on planes and trains

I’m a travel reporter who never stops moving — here are 5 things I do to sleep on planes and trains

Planes, trains and automobiles. Travel reporter Joey Hadden estimates she’s spent a whopping 230 nighttime hours traveling, while the rest of us are catching our zzz’s — it’s all part of her ongoing quest to see, experience and write about as much of the world as she possibly can. No matter where she goes, however, her … Read more

Forget Taylor Swift, a 120-year-old subway station is NYC’s hottest ticket

Forget Taylor Swift, a 120-year-old subway station is NYC’s hottest ticket

It’s not fare. New Yorkers are clamoring to get a peak at the splendid Old City Hall subway station that that served the city from 1904 to 1945. But, the only way to get a good look is via tours offered solely to members of the New York Transit Museum. They go on sale three … Read more

Teen who suffered loss of leg in accident is called ‘lazy child’ on train, ordered to ‘get up’ from seat

Teen who suffered loss of leg in accident is called ‘lazy child’ on train, ordered to ‘get up’ from seat

A teenager shared an unfortunate personal story on Reddit — and in a very short time has elicited some 15,000 reactions and 2,000 comments from others on social media who responded to the post. “A few years ago,” wrote the young woman, identifying herself as a 16-year-old, “I lost my left leg in an accident.” She said … Read more

Mom-to-be trains dog to communicate with her husband to relay her wants, needs

Mom-to-be trains dog to communicate with her husband to relay her wants, needs

A woman who is about to give birth trained her dog to press buttons to relay to her husband a pregnant mom’s wants and needs. Sheena Shah, 31, of San Diego, California, is pregnant and about to give birth — and has taught the couple’s dog some funny tricks. Shah trained three-year-old Pomeranian Husky mix Sapphire how to communicate … Read more

I model my wild fashions in NYC train stations — haters say I look ‘homeless’ but I love it

I model my wild fashions in NYC train stations — haters say I look ‘homeless’ but I love it

She’s turned the subway into her runway.  A nude bodysuit, oversized basketball shorts and purple pumps. A gray unitard underneath a trench coat paired with apple green heels. A blue plaid skirt and an ultra-thick brown scarf that barely covers her bare breasts.  These are just a few of the head-turning outfits streetwear fashionista Kristina Avakyan … Read more

Dozens of commuters forced to jump off train, slide down hill after major delays

Dozens of commuters forced to jump off train, slide down hill after major delays

Wild footage has captured the moment dozens of soccer fans jumped off a stranded train and slid down a hill, after a police incident in Melbourne caused commuter chaos. Trains bound for the city ground to a halt from 5:30 p.m. on Friday night, after a trespasser made their way onto the tracks causing major … Read more

I use a hair-flattening iron on the train — I don’t see a problem with that

I use a hair-flattening iron on the train — I don’t see a problem with that

A TikToker sparked a debate about etiquette with a viral video showing her straightening her hair — on a train. “Say wot u want about trains in the UK, but can’t deny the slay that you’re able to plug in ur straighteners at 7am,” Daniella wrote in a clip that has now earned 873,300 views. … Read more