What Happened to America’s Commuter Bar Cars?

In the 1960s, a suburban commuter returning from New York City would head over to Penn Station or Grand Central Terminal to catch a train. Much like in 2026, the ride home could take well over an hour. Unlike in 2026, the train would likely have a bar car. Described by one 1977 Daily News article as “the commuter’s answer to the old neighborhood saloon,” the bar car was a high point in a lot of riders’ days. The article What Happened to America’s Commuter Bar Cars? appeared first on VinePair.