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Stuck at Grand Central

You'd think that the city that never sleeps would have a train station that never closes, but you'd be wrong. After Grand Central's transition from a national to a regional hub, the station began closing during the night, stranding those who miss the last trains out. The Times offers a smart and funny look at the unfortunates who miss the train. Some grab hotel rooms for the night, others stay out on the streets, and some are easy work for cab drivers who charge $60 and up for rides into Connecticut and upstate New York. Grand Central at midnight: