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Why is this train so popular? A hundred years ago, most immigrants lived in Manhattan, but in 1910 Manhattan was overcrowded and life was very difficult. Then in 1917 things improved thanks to a new train to suburbs called Queens. Immigrants moved out of the city because there was more space in Queens but they could still get to work in Manhattan.

These first immigrants came to New York to escape from poverty and war, and to have a better life. Today people come for the same reasons. Manuela Garcia’s family is typical. Her father, Tomas, came from Mexico in 1986 and sold tacos from a small food stall next to Corona station. Tomas got through hard times, saved his money and bought a bakery. Today the jukebox there plays Mexican songs and satellite TV shows Mexican TV programs. We are proud of our culture, but the bakery is not just for Mexicans, says Tomas. We have Plish and Turkish customers, too. We all get on with each other.

The train speeds past LaGuardia airport as the rain stops and the sun comes out. Manuela looks out of the window and watches the planes take off. People are getting away to experience the world. Manuela smiles. She doesn’t need to go to faraway countries – the world is right there on the Number 7 train.