Bernie Wagenblast
@berniew.bsky.social
transportation journalist, voice actor TRANSit Girl
I ❤️ NY but I'll always be a Cranford girl! Side note: I've lived in NJ for all but six months of my life.
January 19, 2026 at 2:34 AM
I ❤️ NY but I'll always be a Cranford girl! Side note: I've lived in NJ for all but six months of my life.
That's Charlie Pellett. I'm the voice that tells you to, "Please stand away from the platform edge."
January 19, 2026 at 12:48 AM
That's Charlie Pellett. I'm the voice that tells you to, "Please stand away from the platform edge."
I think you meant to send this to Bernie Sanders, not to me.
January 16, 2026 at 2:36 PM
I think you meant to send this to Bernie Sanders, not to me.
Most oof my career was in an ancillary field, radio. In recent years I've found myself doing a few high-profile voice acting jobs. I agree, I love actors, and all creatives, as people. While I've been typecast as a subway announcer, what I love is the opportunity to be someone I'm not.
January 9, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Most oof my career was in an ancillary field, radio. In recent years I've found myself doing a few high-profile voice acting jobs. I agree, I love actors, and all creatives, as people. While I've been typecast as a subway announcer, what I love is the opportunity to be someone I'm not.
Hi! I tend to use Rahway when I'm traveling on weekends and holidays. I'll use Cranford the rest of the time. Sometimes I'll even use one of the Morris & Essex stations, just to try something different.
January 8, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Hi! I tend to use Rahway when I'm traveling on weekends and holidays. I'll use Cranford the rest of the time. Sometimes I'll even use one of the Morris & Essex stations, just to try something different.
I took the train from Rahway.
January 8, 2026 at 12:22 PM
I took the train from Rahway.
Thank you! I wish I could say that was my announcement. Charlie Pellett is the voice behind, "Stand clear of the closing doors." I'm the voice telling you how long before your train arrives and, "Please stand away from the platform edge."
January 6, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Thank you! I wish I could say that was my announcement. Charlie Pellett is the voice behind, "Stand clear of the closing doors." I'm the voice telling you how long before your train arrives and, "Please stand away from the platform edge."
Believe it or not, Chad. I still publish the newsletter every weekday. This year will mark the 28th anniversary of the newsletter!
January 4, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Believe it or not, Chad. I still publish the newsletter every weekday. This year will mark the 28th anniversary of the newsletter!
Actually, that was me. Charlie says "Stand clear of the closing doors." I say, "Please stand away from the platform edge."
January 3, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Actually, that was me. Charlie says "Stand clear of the closing doors." I say, "Please stand away from the platform edge."
Sometimes it feels as if the US and the UK are in a contest to see who can be the worst for trans folks.
January 3, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Sometimes it feels as if the US and the UK are in a contest to see who can be the worst for trans folks.
Wow, really? As you might guess from my last name, my ancestors came from Germany (in the 1850s). To have a mention in a German textbook is quite cool! Is it possible to send me a link?
January 3, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Wow, really? As you might guess from my last name, my ancestors came from Germany (in the 1850s). To have a mention in a German textbook is quite cool! Is it possible to send me a link?
I'm so happy I could make you and others feel included yesterday!
January 3, 2026 at 1:19 AM
I'm so happy I could make you and others feel included yesterday!
Thank you, Becca!
January 3, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Thank you, Becca!
Happy new year, Julia!
January 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Happy new year, Julia!
There are two swearing in ceremonies. The first is a private event in the old subway station. The public one is Thursday afternoon outside City Hall.
December 31, 2025 at 6:36 PM
There are two swearing in ceremonies. The first is a private event in the old subway station. The public one is Thursday afternoon outside City Hall.
Katherine, thanks for sharing!
December 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Katherine, thanks for sharing!
I want to give credit where it's due. It's Charlie Pellett who utters the famous, "Stand clear of the closing doors" line. I'm the one telling you to "Please stand away from the platform edge."
December 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I want to give credit where it's due. It's Charlie Pellett who utters the famous, "Stand clear of the closing doors" line. I'm the one telling you to "Please stand away from the platform edge."
Kathy, I want to give credit where it's due. It's Charlie Pellett who utters the famous, "Stand clear of the closing doors" line. I'm the one telling you to "Please stand away from the platform edge."
December 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Kathy, I want to give credit where it's due. It's Charlie Pellett who utters the famous, "Stand clear of the closing doors" line. I'm the one telling you to "Please stand away from the platform edge."
Hi, Ben! I’m not terribly active here.
December 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Hi, Ben! I’m not terribly active here.