Marvin Franklin: Second MTA Worker Killed in Five Days

April 30, 2007 | 13 Comments

A second and third MTA construction worker were struck by a train yesterday. Mavin Franklin, 55, was struck and killed after being dragged by the train. Jeffrey Hill, 41, was also struck by the train, but was pulled out alive. Hill is listed in stable condition.
This second death in 5 days promted [...]

Apr

30

We’re saving billions using the unlimited MetroCards

April 30, 2007 | 2 Comments

Who knew we were actually saving an ass-load of cash?! Still kinda depressing when it’s time to shell out the money, though.

Apr

30

We’re saving billions using the unlimited MetroCards

April 30, 2007 | 1 Comment

Who knew we were actually saving an ass-load of cash?! Still kinda depressing when it’s time to shell out the money, though.

Apr

30

Getting a new MetroCard throws off your game

April 30, 2007 | 6 Comments

Is it me, or does getting a new MetroCard throw off your morning “flow?”
I’m talking about the days when you don’t realize that your monthly pass has expired. You swipe in your normal hurry, and DENIED.
Without fail, there will then be a empty train filled with open seats approaching your stop. Of course, there’s no [...]

Apr

29

Evil fun with Red Sox fans

April 29, 2007 | 4 Comments

So yesterday afternoon, SUBWAYblogger went to the Yankees vs Red Sox game (which by the way the Yankees finally won). Getting up there was a complete nightmare. Like a complete idiot, SUBWAYblogger forgot that the A and C lines were scheduled to be all F-ed up.
First, there’s no C trains at all. Damn. Then, the [...]

Apr

28

Introducing: unRAILED.com

April 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Ladies and Gentlemen,
We are proud to present the newest addition to the SUBWAYblogger family: unRAILED.com.
Shouldn’t it be “derailed.com?” Well, yeah…but that domain name was already taken. Plus, unRAILED.com is a little more quirky in that it really isn’t a word. Who knows, maybe it will become mainstream one day!
What is unRAILED.com? [...]

Apr

27

See something. Say something. Just don’t touch it!

April 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The NYPD has been doing a sneaky sting operation lately in the subway. They leave a bag of goodies sitting by itself somewhere in the system, and wait for someone to pick it up. So a bag of electronics is left sitting near a bench or on a train seat. Somebody comes [...]