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  "path": "/articles/where-did-americas-commuter-bar-cars-go/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-11T14:00:58.000Z",
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  "tags": [
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  "textContent": "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.\n\nThe article What Happened to America’s Commuter Bar Cars? appeared first on VinePair.",
  "title": "What Happened to America’s Commuter Bar Cars?"
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