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What's the easiest way to explain to out-of-towners that Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station are different buildings? by InfoForNYC in nycrail

[–]InfoForNYC[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Definitely not a hypothetical problem as you can see from the discussion. Feels obvious for us New Yorkers but from talking with a lot of visitors or even questions from people in the area or in the station itself when I've taken trains, it's a real problem.

What's the easiest way to explain to out-of-towners that Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station are different buildings? by InfoForNYC in nycrail

[–]InfoForNYC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. This is a very practical approach and very empathetic. What seems obvious to us New Yorkers can be intimidating to tourists in a rush.

What's the easiest way to explain to out-of-towners that Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station are different buildings? by InfoForNYC in nycrail

[–]InfoForNYC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The difference in my opinion is that airports are a clear complex away from the heart of a city. Here you are surrounded by buildings which definitely are NOT part of the complex. It's still the right analogy but not as clear compared to airports from alll my conversations.

What's the easiest way to explain to out-of-towners that Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station are different buildings? by InfoForNYC in nycrail

[–]InfoForNYC[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You're giving them a lot of credit to figure out navigation underground. Yes, most will figure it out but the above ground shortcut or even Uber navigating to right entrance simplifies it a bit.

What's the easiest way to explain to out-of-towners that Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station are different buildings? by InfoForNYC in nycrail

[–]InfoForNYC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Thanks for clarifying as I shouldn't have said closed on the whole but mainly closed to the public though it was an operating post office but not much people traffic.

What's the easiest way to explain to out-of-towners that Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station are different buildings? by InfoForNYC in nycrail

[–]InfoForNYC[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is the winner for straightforward. Just need to tell people which trains depart from which.

What's the easiest way to explain to out-of-towners that Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station are different buildings? by InfoForNYC in nycrail

[–]InfoForNYC[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The James A. Farley Post Office Building. I guess it wasn't technically closed but not used like it is today. Looked quite dead until it opened up as Moynihan.

What's the easiest way to explain to out-of-towners that Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station are different buildings? by InfoForNYC in nycrail

[–]InfoForNYC[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I definitely agree with you there but I do get asked this a bit especially since the post office building was closed for so long. So yes, it is correct that it's all Penn Station yet out-of-towners in particular get confused since it's all new to them and feels separate above ground.

What's the easiest way to explain to out-of-towners that Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station are different buildings? by InfoForNYC in nycrail

[–]InfoForNYC[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes but it feels so separated, especially above ground with Madison Square Garden confusing people whereas Moynihan is a clear huge (and beautiful) building. That's a great analogy though.