Monday, January 14, 2008

The Commute: A Reporter's View

The New York Times Real Estate section is running a series of online profiles of commutes in the region. One that was featured last week is the semi-express to Croton-Harmon. This train, which makes stops between Tarrytown and Croton, is the longer and less-desirable option for Croton commuters. (I usually get the express to Poughkeepsie, which goes straight from Manhattan to Croton and is faster.) The article correctly captures the usual mood of the ride, noting the "strange serenity of the post-work crowd." Riders who are interviewed suggest that the general calmness of the passengers is due to the mesmerizing view of the Hudson and the fact that they are happy to have some relaxing down-time after work. As a regular commuter, I'd agree. While there is the occasional person talking too loudly on his or her cell, by and large the ride is peaceful and pleasant. And the view is awesome.
SOURCE: The New York Times: Metro-North Hudson Line From Grand Central to Croton-Harmon

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