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Intesar Alam

@intesaralam.bsky.social
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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

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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The trick in that case would be to load up the OMNY card with the weekly cap and justify it as a weekly pass. At least that way there’s no discrepancy. That was usually the old way with MetroCards. They’d either buy a monthly or a weekly. They could also benefit from personal use in that case too.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Well looks like after however many years they finally re opened the other staircase to tracks 18 & 19 in the Main Concourse.
The east staircase to tracks 18 & 19 reopened in the main concourse, at Penn Station.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The big storm is coming!
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I can’t believe it they’re actually making their promised deadline
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I find it crazy the MTA spent the money to replace the digital signs in the R142/A’s but didn’t bother to touch the R68 fleet after going that experiment in the G train in like the mid 2010’s.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I wonder if that was referring to the new NJT Multilevel III cars
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I didn’t realize I can take the #wmata red line shuttle to 42nd street
Yellow Mercedes Tourliner Yankee line bus turning on to Madison Ave from 42nd StreetOn the side of the Tourliner bus a WMATA Metro sticker with a big M and the word “Metro” underneath.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
The best one to watch it in is Dolby, Prime and XL are older subpar versions of the same thing and those, theaters need to be converted to Dolby. Laser is just the new version of standard, they just need to upgrade the rest of the screens. As for the 4D movies, they should make them all 3D.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Those things are basically falling apart it probably came out of the maintenance shops just minutes before departure.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Then you find out they work for the NYPD
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Mine usually mimics the NYC subway. Large trunk lines with local and express service and multiple branches. Usually the trunk is so busy as soon as one train pulls out the next train pulls in. Too bad you can’t add block signals within station tracks because I could increase the throughput.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Oh yeah, I’ve had that happen a couple times, especially if you modify stations or routes, on a busy map. Another thing for me when I introduced new trains I don’t place them all out at once. I usually try to introduce them slowly and move the older stock to other lines, it creates a lot of chaos. 
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I am such a bing fan of TF2 for this exact reason. I love building intricate rail networks and stations. Also the fact you don’t need mods for single tracking or to allow trains to use other platforms at major stations.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The main issue with TF3 is that it’s not a full city builder like Cities Skylines. The people who want a full Cities Skylines experience from this game are probably going to be disappointed.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
The crazy part is they refused to do a VAR for Argentina’s third goal, where the Argentinean playing tripped the Egypt player in the penalty box before making the goal. They took away Egypt goal for a that.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Does anyone remember the last time the #LIRR has fully ad wrapped trains?
Ad wrapped LIRR train at Penn station from the brand LMNT with the caption “RIDE SALTY”Ad wrapped LIRR train at Penn station from the brand LMNT with the caption “RIDE SALTY”
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Pretty blue lemon
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
I feel like train washing technology is just not as good as the technology used for buses and cars. Seeing the train washes that exist they aren’t able to expel dirt and grime off the stainless steel surface like they can for buses. They need something that can scrub the surface better.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Looks like the #MTA is brewing something for the #kincks
Subway entrance by the corner of 34th street and 8th being painted in orange and blue, with the green orbs turned into half basket ballsSubway entrance by the corner of 34th street and 8th being painted in orange and blue, with the green orbs turned into half basket balls
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
😮‍💨 thank god
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
I hope it gets better by the time you get to Suffolk otherwise I’m cooked.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
🫪 … what do you mean Long Island Sound… like what’s parts???
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
From the southern most station in Japan, maybe this is a race to the northern most station? 🤔
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
The #LIRR #Strike situation at Flushing as a reverse peak commuters are waiting on a line twice the length of the bus due to LIRR riders having to take the bus over the train today.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
I can’t believe it they’re actually hitting their 2026 target
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
I’m not going say too much especially since it seemed the situation has gotten political. But our city’s transit workers are the back bone of the city working at all hours of the day through the year including the holidays, storms, and the pandemic. They are essential and deserve to be paid as such.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Lastly most 3rd party mapping apps including Transit and Apple Maps are clearly showing that trains are suspended and won’t provide directions using the LIRR except… GOOGLE.
Transit showing a caution ⚠️ symbol and all LIRR departures to signify trains aren’t running.Apple Maps showing service is suspended on the LIRR when trying to see departures.Google Maps showing all upcoming scheduled departures despite there being no service. There is a little banner on top that says modified service and that service is suspended before being cut off. That alert with the scheduled departures showing does not do a good job of showing people there’s a system wide suspension. Google Maps showing directions using the LIRR despite there being no trains actually running. Instead they opt to show a little alert that doesn’t even tell you there’s no service.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
At Grand Central it looks like the LIRR shut down for the night and they forgot to reopen it, unless you a bit of a psycho like me and only use the entrance at 47th St and Madison Av. That entrance seems to be the only entrance that makes it clear that there is a strike.
The esclators at One Vanderbilt curtained off, with a departure board next to it displaying a generic sign letting people how to get information.Entrance on the lower level of Grand Central gated offEntrances at 47th street locked with signs postedTh 2 signs posted on the door at 47th street displaying “LIRR strike in effect LIRR service is suspended” and “ENTRANCE
CLOSED NO TRAINS”
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Multiple sections of Penn Station are closed off, but that hasn’t stopped people from coming in despite the picketing going on at the main entrance. Traffic on the street is brutal with multiple planned closures exacerbating the issue.
Central corridor gated closed with the entrance to tracks 20 and 21 barricaded with the departure board displaying “no passengers”Bottom of the Esclators at 33rd street where there are still plenty of people, most of whom are eat at concourses restaurants, passengers for Amtrak or NJT, or are unaware that service has been shut down. Picketing taking place at the 33rd St and 7th Ave entrance Traffic on nearby 6th Ave gridlocked.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
#LIRR Strike 2026 photo dump. The situation at Penn Station is pretty clear no trains all LIRR tracks have been assigned dummy trains to say no passengers.
Main destination board at Penn Station displaying in high text Service Suspended. Vertical departure board displaying “No Passengers” on tracks 14-21Main Ticket office at Penn Station barricaded with signs saying “LIRR Strike” and  “There is no Long Island Railroad service at this time”Doors to tracks 18 and 19 shut and barricaded
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Aww that sucks, sorry for you loss. Pets are never around for a long time, but you’re around them for their whole lives and and that means everything to them. It’s often easier to remember the joy she brought you and how much you mattered to her.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Days like today are awful, it’s an inconvenience to have to go to Grand Central when you normally catch your train from Penn and the trains that are running are extra crowded. But imagine what today would’ve looked like if Grand Central Madison didn’t exist.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Watching what I believe could be the last 3 #Spirit flights landing in Dallas right now. It feels a bit sad to see the go especially since I never got the opportunity to try them. Wishing for the best for all affected employees and stranded passengers.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
I think T is the new letter designation for rail replacement buses.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
True, but I can’t imagine JetBlue would let this slide if it got approved.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
I don’t understand how United can merge with American, when JetBlue couldn’t buy Spirit or even partner with American for that matter.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
It’s the first time Ive seen a @nytransitmuseum.bsky.social museum bus on 42nd street since the pandemic. I miss the winters when they would run on the M42.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
KFC deserves an award for this one 😂
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The problem is you make it sound like everyone when it's really just a couple bad actors. Why does everyone need to be punished for the actions of a few. Work rules like those are historically in place to prevent employers from abusing employees. Do you really think Janno is being genuine here?
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Just spotted a former DC circulator bus operating as a shuttle on 34th street. Didn’t catch the operator though.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Is anyone actually paying less in taxes? I know I owed money for the first time ever.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
The probably will in the future but the priority rn is probably trying to fix the system and have it in good standing.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Great more ways to squeeze money out of us.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
I was pretty disappointed with the meal service, my lactose intolerant meal somehow turned into a Hindu meal and then a gluten free meal. After telling them what I ordered I received meal with tougher and butter. They fixed it after I noticed them again and swapped it out for apple sauce.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
I got a lactose intolerant meal so don’t expect much.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
I usually tried to avoid United but JetBlue’s partnership with them eliminated their SEA to JFK flight. I guess it’s finally time to see what United is like.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
I love Sound Transit open door policy on express buses, it’s nice to be able to opt for a MCI or Alexander Dennis for a short downtown trip. Especially when you don’t want to wait for a local bus.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
I didn’t get to do achieve the goals I wanted complete today because of how busy it was, but that’s ok, I’m happy to see a city so enthusiastic about a historical new transit project which will forever transform how people commute here.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Yeah I wouldn’t be surprised the reroute to Judkins Park combine with the opening event screwed service up today.
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Intesar Alam @intesaralam.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Welcome (2) Seattle
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