It was 2AM on January 1st. I was speeding underground on the no. 2 subway line back from a party that said farewell to the year that was. As I struggled to keep myself awake, I suddenly heard a calming voice — two voices actually — that appeared to be guiding me home like a lighthouse or illuminated runway.
These voices — a man’s and woman’s — seemed familiar but I wondered who they were or if they even existed. They usually said approximately the same phrases and used near perfect pronunciation with each sentence.
First the woman’s informational message:
“This is a Manhattan-Bound Two Express Train. The Next Stop is Times Square.”
And then the man’s instruction:
“Stand Clear of the Closing Doors Please!”
Before getting too metaphysical I’ll cut right to the chase. Of course I’m talking about the voices of the new(ish) New York City subway cars
Awesome piece on the voices behind the subway. I was most interested in the voice of the 5 line, because that’s the one that runs right next to my building and I hear her voice constantly.
“This is Morris Park.”
Now I can finally put a face with the voice (she’s the one in the YouTube Video toward the bottom being interviewed by the obnoxious guy with the unplugged microphone.
I love stuff like this. There are so many odd and interesting stories in this city.
Big thanks to Second Avenue Sagas for posting this in the first place.