826 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 27 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (60%).
r/nycrail Traffic & Engagement r/nycrail Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
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 | 227 (27.5%) | 23 |
| 📸 Photo | 141 (17.1%) | 77 |
| 🎙️ Discussion | 139 (16.8%) | 37 |
| 🗞️ News | 56 (6.8%) | 74 |
| :disruption: Service Advisory | 48 (5.8%) | 22 |
| 🎥 Video | 47 (5.7%) | 236 |
| 🤓 Railfanning | 43 (5.2%) | 40 |
| 🗺️ Fantasy Map | 40 (4.8%) | 43 |
| 📜 History | 36 (4.4%) | 107 |
| 🐸 Meme | 20 (2.4%) | 96 |
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 | 141 (17.1%) | 89 | 11 |
| station | 70 (8.5%) | 33 | 14 |
| mta | 66 (8.0%) | 35 | 12 |
| subway | 64 (7.8%) | 98 | 25 |
| line | 58 (7.0%) | 56 | 21 |
| trains | 46 (5.6%) | 42 | 14 |
| nyc | 36 (4.4%) | 53 | 20 |
| street | 36 (4.4%) | 23 | 6 |
| r211 | 23 (2.8%) | 98 | 20 |
| map | 22 (2.7%) | 72 | 22 |
r/nycrail Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/nycrail
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 6 | 12 |
| youtu.be | 5 | 18 |
| gothamist.com | 4 | 90 |
| amny.com | 3 | 17 |
| instagram.com | 3 | 4 |
| nytimes.com | 3 | 34 |
r/nycrail Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/nycrail
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Fireworks from the Q train
Idk I like it
Is just sad that misinformation made them waste so much money before realizing they could use the subway
Just watched a “subway divorce” on the L at 8th ave
fireworks seen from N subway last night
🌊 Court Square Flooding From Heavy Rain (7/18/26)
What job title is this?
Do you think a 'quiet car' could ever really work on the subway?
Group picture on the R211 D Train!!!
Did anyone catch this poster at 14st union st 👀
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireworks from the Q train | 7.5K | 65 | image | Jul 5 |
| Idk I like it | 1.2K | 33 | image | Jul 2 |
| Is just sad that misinformation made them waste so much money before realizing they could use the subway | 1.2K | 218 | image | Jul 26 |
| Just watched a “subway divorce” on the L at 8th ave | 1.0K | 41 | text | Jul 7 |
| fireworks seen from N subway last night | 928 | 13 | image | Jul 5 |
| 🌊 Court Square Flooding From Heavy Rain (7/18/26) | 778 | 40 | image | Jul 18 |
| What job title is this? | 707 | 318 | image | Jul 16 |
| Do you think a 'quiet car' could ever really work on the subway? | 592 | 335 | image | Jul 30 |
| Group picture on the R211 D Train!!! | 529 | 38 | image | Jul 1 |
| Did anyone catch this poster at 14st union st 👀 | 493 | 40 | image | Jul 20 |
r/nycrail Audience Overlap r/nycrail Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 Saturdays around 6 PM 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 27 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 58 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/nycrail get most?
On r/nycrail, most posts are image posts (60%)