765 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 25 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (61%).
r/nycrail Traffic & Engagement r/nycrail Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/nycrail Most Active Times When r/nycrail Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/nycrail Flair Performance r/nycrail Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ❓ Question | 216 (28.3%) | 32 |
| 📸 Photo | 164 (21.5%) | 63 |
| 🎙️ Discussion | 104 (13.6%) | 58 |
| 🎥 Video | 51 (6.7%) | 26 |
| :disruption: Service Advisory | 44 (5.8%) | 47 |
| 🗺️ Fantasy Map | 35 (4.6%) | 47 |
| 🗞️ News | 34 (4.5%) | 58 |
| 🤓 Railfanning | 33 (4.3%) | 19 |
| 📜 History | 30 (3.9%) | 67 |
| 🐸 Meme | 29 (3.8%) | 76 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/nycrail Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/nycrail
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | 150 (19.6%) | 43 | 17 |
| subway | 67 (8.8%) | 49 | 21 |
| mta | 57 (7.5%) | 52 | 16 |
| station | 49 (6.4%) | 71 | 17 |
| line | 39 (5.1%) | 29 | 13 |
| nyc | 35 (4.6%) | 17 | 10 |
| street | 33 (4.3%) | 49 | 13 |
| avenue | 24 (3.1%) | 26 | 8 |
| map | 21 (2.8%) | 97 | 20 |
| trains | 20 (2.6%) | 40 | 14 |
r/nycrail Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/nycrail
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 16 | 10 |
| nyc.streetsblog.org | 5 | 169 |
| gothamist.com | 3 | 72 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 14 |
r/nycrail Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/nycrail
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Who is doing this? :(
MTA workers handing out swag at my station
Insane map found in a NY style deli in Raleigh, NC
F R E E
Had to laugh at this amazing improvisation.
Spooky MTA alert - "Watch Out"
Apparently the MetroCard was going to have a mascot named “Cardvaark”. Shame they never went ahead with it…
Getting on the 1 train with the heat on
The little plant that could
Found an interesting map by Queensbridge station
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who is doing this? :( | 1.8K | 980 | image | Aug 29 |
| MTA workers handing out swag at my station | 877 | 38 | image | Aug 27 |
| Insane map found in a NY style deli in Raleigh, NC | 789 | 85 | image | Aug 9 |
| F R E E | 742 | 27 | image | Aug 26 |
| Had to laugh at this amazing improvisation. | 622 | 25 | image | Aug 11 |
| Spooky MTA alert - "Watch Out" | 607 | 39 | image | Aug 6 |
| Apparently the MetroCard was going to have a mascot named “Cardvaark”. Shame they never went ahead with it… | 550 | 45 | image | Aug 25 |
| Getting on the 1 train with the heat on | 547 | 34 | image | Aug 10 |
| The little plant that could | 526 | 24 | image | Aug 23 |
| Found an interesting map by Queensbridge station | 510 | 101 | image | Aug 15 |
r/nycrail Audience Overlap r/nycrail Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/nycrail FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/nycrail
What's the best time to post on r/nycrail?
Based on posting volume, r/nycrail is most active on Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/nycrail?
r/nycrail averages 25 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/nycrail get?
Posts on r/nycrail average about 48 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/nycrail get most?
On r/nycrail, most posts are image posts (61%)