点评:Penn Station truly surprised me. Even with only a short stop here, it was clear this is a station designed to move huge crowds while still offering comfort, space, and a sense of order.
We arrived very early in the morning, before the rush began, and the large open foyers immediately stood out. They felt bright, airy, and far more spacious than I expected from such a major New York hub. With the city still waking up, the station had a calm, almost impressive stillness — a rare moment of quiet in a place that usually buzzes with energy.
What really elevated the experience was the staff. We needed help coordinating our onward journey because our route involved both Amtrak and NJ Transit — the only rail line that goes to Atlantic City and completely separate from Amtrak. The team at Penn Station walked us through everything, checked our timings, and ensured our full route — New York → Philadelphia → Atlantic City → Washington DC — would run smoothly. Their confidence and clarity made the whole process feel effortless, and they were genuinely warm and patient.
The station itself offers everything you need for an early start:
• plenty of food options,
• a comfortable lounge area with charging points,
• clean, well‑maintained spaces,
• and a steady flow of travellers already beginning their day.
I even loved the small post office tucked inside — perfect for sending off a postcard home, which I did for my daughter.
Our trains ran exactly as expected. We tried both coach and unreserved on Amtrak, and both were comfortable and easy. The NJ Transit train was older and more worn, but clean, spacious at that hour, and completely reliable.
For a first‑time visit, Penn Station delivered far more than I expected — organised, welcoming, and supported by staff who genuinely care about getting you where you need to go. I’d happily travel through here again.
翻译:宾夕法尼亚车站着实让我惊喜。即使只是短暂停留,也能感受到这座车站的设计旨在高效疏导大量人流,同时又不失舒适、宽敞和秩序感。
我们清晨很早就抵达,避开了高峰期,宽敞明亮的大厅立刻吸引了我的目光。它们明亮通透,比我预想中纽约这样重要的交通枢纽要宽敞得多。此时城市还在苏醒,车站里一片宁静,甚至有些令人印象深刻——在这个通常熙熙攘攘的地方,难得有片刻的静谧。
真正提升体验的是工作人员。由于我们的行程涉及美铁(Amtrak)和新泽西公交(NJ Transit)——唯一一条通往大西洋城且与美铁完全独立的铁路——我们需要他们帮忙协调后续行程。宾夕法尼亚车站的工作人员耐心地为我们讲解了所有信息,核对了时间,并确保我们的整个行程——纽约→费城→大西洋城→华盛顿特区——顺利进行。他们的自信和清晰的讲解让整个过程轻松无比,而且他们热情友好,耐心周到。
车站本身为早起的旅客提供了一切所需:
• 丰富的餐饮选择,
• 配备充电插座的舒适休息区,
• 干净整洁的空间,
• 以及络绎不绝、开启新一天的旅客。
我甚至很喜欢车站里那家小小的邮局——非常适合寄明信片回家,我就给女儿寄了一张。
我们的火车运行一切正常。我们乘坐了美铁的普通车厢和无预订车厢,两种车厢都舒适便捷。新泽西公交的火车虽然比较老旧,但干净宽敞,而且在那个时间段非常可靠。
作为第一次到访,宾夕法尼亚车站带给我的远超预期——井然有序、热情友好,工作人员真心实意地关心旅客的出行需求。我非常乐意再次从这里出发。