The Man Is Gone, but His Voice Will Keep Riding the Rails
Van Ritshie, who recorded the announcements on Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North trains, died this month at age 80.
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Van Ritshie, ‘iconic' voice of Metro-North and LIRR announcements, dies at 80
Known for informing riders in his familiar voice “This is the train to…”, Van Ritshie died at the age of 80 after spending ...
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