NYC Holiday Trains Brighten Commutes Through New Year
MTA runs decorated Holiday Trains on seven subway lines through December 31
MTA Holiday Trains Run Through New Year's Eve
New York City subway riders can catch festively decorated trains running through December 31, the MTA announced. The Holiday Trains feature interior and exterior decorations with holiday lights and wreaths on seven subway lines, according to the transit agency. Officials launched the seasonal service November 25, continuing a tradition that's brightened commutes since the 1990s.
Annual Tradition Spans Multiple Decades
The Holiday Trains have been a New York City tradition for over two decades, becoming an anticipated annual event for riders, according to the MTA. Transit officials said the decorated trains help celebrate the season while riders travel through the city. The agency didn't provide specific details about how many train cars received decorations this year. Similar holiday-themed transit services operate in other major cities including Chicago's CTA Holiday Train and Washington DC's Metro system.
Seven Subway Lines Feature Decorated Trains
The MTA operates Holiday Trains on seven subway lines throughout the season, though officials didn't specify which routes. Riders can track the festive trains using the MTA's Train Time app and website to plan their trips, according to the transit agency. The trains feature both interior and exterior holiday decorations designed to add seasonal cheer to daily commutes. Officials didn't release ridership statistics for the Holiday Trains or cost estimates for the decorations.
Service Continues Through Holiday Season
The Holiday Trains began running November 25 and will continue through New Year's Eve, the MTA confirmed. Officials announced the seasonal service via social media and the agency's website November 26. The transit agency typically operates the Holiday Trains annually during the same timeframe, though specific planning details for future years weren't available.
Riders Can Track Festive Trains
Commuters and families can experience the decorated trains throughout the holiday season on multiple subway lines. The MTA said riders should use the Train Time feature to locate Holiday Trains on their routes. Officials didn't provide advance notice schedules showing exactly when decorated trains will serve specific stations. Moovit provides real-time updates for MTA subway routes to help riders plan their trips during the holiday season.
