Intesar Alam
@intesaralam.bsky.social
NYC based transit nerd
I like traveling and transit and I'll post some videos about it from time to time.
All posts, opinions, and thoughts are my own.
YouTube: @intesaralam
TikTok: @intesar.alam
Twitter/X: @intesar_alam_ny
I like traveling and transit and I'll post some videos about it from time to time.
All posts, opinions, and thoughts are my own.
YouTube: @intesaralam
TikTok: @intesar.alam
Twitter/X: @intesar_alam_ny
Apparently the new entrance at 47th Street for #GrandCentral has opened up, but I’m not sure when. It should help relieve overcrowding on the current entrance at the old JP Morgan building.
January 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Apparently the new entrance at 47th Street for #GrandCentral has opened up, but I’m not sure when. It should help relieve overcrowding on the current entrance at the old JP Morgan building.
“Oh no metro cards are gone,” as I use one to get on the bus.
January 4, 2026 at 7:25 PM
“Oh no metro cards are gone,” as I use one to get on the bus.
Looks like the MTA updated the UI for service alerts on buses, looks a lot better than what we had before.
January 2, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Looks like the MTA updated the UI for service alerts on buses, looks a lot better than what we had before.
Unable to take a photo but the #LIRR seems to have gotten its own #holidaytrain this year. It’s looks similar to the Metro North one from last year. Here’s a reference picture of the Metro North one.
November 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Unable to take a photo but the #LIRR seems to have gotten its own #holidaytrain this year. It’s looks similar to the Metro North one from last year. Here’s a reference picture of the Metro North one.
I wonder how many people who are willing to upgrade to go first class are too stubborn to use anything but public transit at their destination. I have to fall under some minority of a minority.
November 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I wonder how many people who are willing to upgrade to go first class are too stubborn to use anything but public transit at their destination. I have to fall under some minority of a minority.
Wait this is big! Planes and train working together makes traveling easier for everyone. I hope Amtrak can do that same with their airport stations too.
October 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Wait this is big! Planes and train working together makes traveling easier for everyone. I hope Amtrak can do that same with their airport stations too.
Can’t really say I’m confident about the bus substitution plan if the LIRR strike goes through, the 7 is one of the busiest subways lines in Queens and Howard Beach is after the split on the A, while also being the busier of the 2 branches.
September 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Can’t really say I’m confident about the bus substitution plan if the LIRR strike goes through, the 7 is one of the busiest subways lines in Queens and Howard Beach is after the split on the A, while also being the busier of the 2 branches.
Looks like my Acela-bration comes to an end, safe travels to Boston.
August 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Looks like my Acela-bration comes to an end, safe travels to Boston.
Coming back looks of fan fare just like this morning.
August 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Coming back looks of fan fare just like this morning.
Had to get off early to make sure I had time to catch my southbound but I’m glad I did, I love the new cabin.
August 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Had to get off early to make sure I had time to catch my southbound but I’m glad I did, I love the new cabin.
Unfortunately the train got stuck at the first stop BWI due to a door issue. We’re back on the move now.
August 28, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Unfortunately the train got stuck at the first stop BWI due to a door issue. We’re back on the move now.
Riding the first train out of DC today
August 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Riding the first train out of DC today
Looks like I’m getting an early sneak peak into the future of @amtrak.com #acela
August 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Looks like I’m getting an early sneak peak into the future of @amtrak.com #acela
Looks like people are packing on #LIRR trains to go US Open. Public transit is crucial for special events like this. It’s a shame our neighbors down south didn’t get the message.
August 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Looks like people are packing on #LIRR trains to go US Open. Public transit is crucial for special events like this. It’s a shame our neighbors down south didn’t get the message.
I guess the #nextgen @amtrak.com hype is dying down I bought the dip
August 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I guess the #nextgen @amtrak.com hype is dying down I bought the dip
This weekend @nyctbus.bsky.social is running an extra special route (Q127). It’s the Dragon Boat Festival shuttle that connects the Mets subway station to Corona Park, saving attendees from a ~30 min walk to the festival. This is one of the only times you’ll see MTA buses operating through the park.
August 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This weekend @nyctbus.bsky.social is running an extra special route (Q127). It’s the Dragon Boat Festival shuttle that connects the Mets subway station to Corona Park, saving attendees from a ~30 min walk to the festival. This is one of the only times you’ll see MTA buses operating through the park.
The approach to the Holland Tunnel on 6th Ave, at 6 in the evening on a Tuesday. #congestionpricing works.
May 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The approach to the Holland Tunnel on 6th Ave, at 6 in the evening on a Tuesday. #congestionpricing works.
The #NJTstrike has a pretty moral trip in the NEC feeling like COVID times again. But this time even though the stations are empty the #amtrak trains are still full.
May 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The #NJTstrike has a pretty moral trip in the NEC feeling like COVID times again. But this time even though the stations are empty the #amtrak trains are still full.