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Metro-North’s got talent. Does LIRR?

This Metro-North Railroad conductor is seen in a

Photo credit: YouTube

Why has Metro-North Railroad overtaken the Long Island Rail Road as the No. 1 commuter rail in the country? The obvious explanation is effects of the recession eating into ridership. But perhaps it’s because conductors like this keep customers coming back.

In this video, the conductor -- mistakenly identified as a New York City police officer on the subway -- is seen playing the harmonica...

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