Make sure you have all information for your trains down before you leave. Just because two trains are the same color does not necessarily mean that they are interchangeable.
Make sure to bring enough fare. Bring more than enough, in case you get on the wrong subway and have to take another or the fare is more than you think.
If you are heading for a local station but want to travel faster, you could take the express train to the last express station before your destination and transfer to the local train.
Remember to give up your seat as a courtesy to elderly, pregnant, or disabled passengers.
If you have a backpack, please remove it and hold it in your hands before entering the train.
If you feel uncomfortable due to another rider(s), trust your gut instinct and move to the last door of the car. When the train arrives at the next station, get out of that car and into the next car. DO NOT GO BETWEEN CARS. It is dangerous and against the law.
MEN: Keep your wallet in your front pocket.
WOMEN: Keep your wallet on the bottom of your bag or even better, if you can, put it in your pocket.
Smile and relax. If you look nervous, you may attract the wrong type of attention.
Mind your manners. Say "please" and "excuse me". Believe it or not, the majority of arguments occur because one person wasn't polite.
Don't be afraid to ask strangers for directions. Most New Yorkers are friendly and love to show off their knowledge of the subway.
Hop Stop is another great website to check out. It's the "mapquest" for the subway system. Also try onNYturf which overlays the lines on a maps so you can see exactly where the entrances and lines run.
If it is rush hour, there is a reason that car looks empty.
Use a hand cleanser after riding the subway.
When getting on an escalator remember, if you intend on standing, stay on the right. Leave the left clear for those who want to climb up or down.
If you will be riding the subway enough, you can buy a Fun pass (unlimited rides all day) for $7. This only makes sense if you will be taking more than 3 rides. However, you can only swipe them once every 18 minutes in the same station, so you cannot share the unlimited ride passes with another person. You can also buy 7 day unlimited ride cards or 30 day unlimited ride cards.
The MetroCards are very fragile. Bending, heating, or getting them wet will damage or ruin them. If your card doesn't work after several tries, take it to the station agent.
SubwayAlerts.com does its best to get the correct information from user generated subway alerts and advisories
but does not claim responsibility for the accuracy of the information displayed herein. It may not be complete or
certified information. For official information, please consult your state transportation agency.
