Conductor: While you are waiting for trains, please do not sit on the edge of the platform. Not only could you loose your legs, but you could delay your fellow passengers.
–Long Beach-bound LIRR
Conductor: The next stop is North White Plains, and everyone needs to get off there because the train will be aborted to the train yard. Yes, the train yard… And you don’t want to be at the train yard. It is a dark and lonely place…
–Metro-North
Conductor: This is the Six local train. Next stop is 42nd, Grand Central. And remember, folks, if you’re having a bad day, don’t try to have a good one. That’s just impossible. Next stop, 42nd.
–6 train
Conductor: Once again, ladies and gentlemen, today is July 31st. November monthly tickets are no longer valid on this train.
–LIRR
Conductor: This is the voice of your conductor. Remember, only I can move the train. [Pauses while train begins moving, then] See? Just like that.
–A train
Conductor: I wish you would stop sticking your head out through the doors. If you want to be the conductor, take the test. Then you can stick your head out all you damn well please.
–7 train, Queensboro Plaza
Conductor: This is the Q local. An express train is right across the platform. [Doors close] Wave goodbye!
–Q train
via Overheard in New York, Aug 22, 2007
He he he. You’ve made me giggle this morning, even after only four and a half hours sleep. They are very funny – I’m inspired to start jotting down overheard comments in my notebook.
this made me laugh so much… these are all fantastic.
thank you so much for your comment on my blog. i have been reading your archives and loving your photos and writing… really loved your 5 year nyc anniversary post since i’ve just been here 2 weeks :) and your work sounds amazing. have a lovely day–
amisha