Template:Did you know nominations/42nd Street Shuttle

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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:49, 20 November 2017 (UTC)

42nd Street Shuttle

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... that trains on the 42nd Street Shuttle, the shortest route in the New York City Subway system, run a route of 2,700 feet (820 m) in 90 seconds? Source: New York Times (March 1, 2005). "The shuttle is unusual for more than just its short route: 2,700 feet. ... A typical trip on the crosstown shuttle, which connects Times Square and Grand Central, is only 90 seconds."
- ALT1:... that in 1962, the 42nd Street Shuttle became the first route in the New York City Subway to operate with automated trains? Source: New York Times (January 5, 1962). "The Transit Authority's first automated subway train went into passenger operation yesterday afternoon on the Times Square-Grand Central shuttle route."

Reviewed: Akaliza Keza Gara

Improved to Good Article status by Kew Gardens 613 (talk). Nominated by Epicgenius (talk) at 03:38, 9 November 2017 (UTC).

Article is newly promoted, long enough, and meets policy on neutrality, sourcing, and plagiarism. Hooks are interesting, cited inline to good references, and short. I prefer the original hook, as it is more attention-grabbing. Just waiting on the QPQ. Sounder Bruce 03:47, 10 November 2017 (UTC)

@SounderBruce: I have completed the QPQ now. Thanks for doing the review. epicgenius (talk) 14:42, 10 November 2017 (UTC)

Alright, the hook is good to go. Sounder Bruce 00:16, 11 November 2017 (UTC)