So sad to hear his mellifluous voice on the MBTA will be replaced by a machine. Mr. Oglesby's voice over the T was that smooth constant amidst the rush hour chaos on the weekdays.
Your Uncle’s got a great voice. He is to the MBTA what Charlie Pelett is to New York’s MTA, he IS the voice of the Subway. That’s why he needs to get back to the studio and record new announcements for the new green line trolleys they just rolled out!
It's funny that the word "approaching" is used when the train is about to enter the station and then the word "arriving" is used when the train is officially entering the station. The next red line train to Alewife is now approaching: the train is about to come. The next red line train to Alewife is now arriving: the train is now coming.
Hearing the voice of a mass transit system and knowing it is great, but it’s even better when knowing who does it and knowing about that specific person who narrates the system during your commutes.
it's so crazy that 2009 really looks ancient compared to now im 28 and yes i said it man life was so much easier back then i miss the early to late 2000s so much
On the green line, I once heard the system malfunction. Instead of saying Heath Street VA Medical Center, it would say "The destination of this train is: change here for the blue line!"
Stefan Mogielnicki agreed with you it sounds exactly like him when I listened I was very surprised it was him but sounds exactly like him and his voice
This is Frank communicating through my son's account. I was there last week and the announcements are done by the operators. You couldn't understand them. About 20 years ago WMATA had a nation-wide contest for an announcer in order to transition to an automated system like we do here in Boston. I guess it didn't stick.
gogoburst8 ! There are automated announcements on the Washington Metro’s new train cars. They have a computerized voice, and I’ve noticed some grammar errors in those announcements.
Route 77 service to Harvard:, Station!😃Lol that's the route I always ride on The bus and now it says instead of Harvard station route 77 service to Harvard! Kinda weird did frank change his voice on the route 77 or did the bus people?
So sad to hear his mellifluous voice on the MBTA will be replaced by a machine. Mr. Oglesby's voice over the T was that smooth constant amidst the rush hour chaos on the weekdays.
His voice should have been retained as an AI.
"Charles MGH Massachusetts General Hospital" is the best one. I remember when that was the newest feature on the red line.
Great to know more about the person behind the voice! :).
Entering, South Station. Change here for bus connections, commuter rail, and Amtrak.
This is my Uncle. Good man and I find this very funny.
Cool!
Your Uncle’s got a great voice. He is to the MBTA what Charlie Pelett is to New York’s MTA, he IS the voice of the Subway. That’s why he needs to get back to the studio and record new announcements for the new green line trolleys they just rolled out!
WAIT!!! Dee Jones FRANK OGLESBEY WAS YOUR UNCLE!?!?!
PetersonE8 AeroEagle9496 not was, he is lol. And yup. Great dude.
@@coachdwjones1911 why dont i trust you...
He has dimples, too 😍 😂
I believe the Bombardier fleet of the Red Line uses Frank’s oldest recordings and the later fleet has newer recordings of his voice.
It's funny that the word "approaching" is used when the train is about to enter the station and then the word "arriving" is used when the train is officially entering the station. The next red line train to Alewife is now approaching: the train is about to come. The next red line train to Alewife is now arriving: the train is now coming.
Hearing the voice of a mass transit system and knowing it is great, but it’s even better when knowing who does it and knowing about that specific person who narrates the system during your commutes.
The destination of this train is Ashmont
Next stop, Downtown Crossing. Change here for the Orange Line, bus connections.
Frank: The MBTA should have retained your voice as an AI.
it's so crazy that 2009 really looks ancient compared to now im 28 and yes i said it man life was so much easier back then i miss the early to late 2000s so much
Boston was super beautiful
I always get a kick out of the announcement at Harvard... "No Smoking Please!"
Right!! I’ll actually be smoking when he comes outta NOWHERE. 😳
Same with NEU :^)
I miss this guy on the Green Line :(
When I go to Boston this summer I'm gonna imitate his voice on the green line.
I just love the sound of him saying "Ashmont" on the 01800
Too bad the 1800 cars will retire in 2022
Next stop......Ashmont!
Right. He says it like Ash-Mont
i like it better when he says ashmont on the countdown clocks "the next ashmont train is stopped three stops away"
@@n_5408I come here, to laugh from the future.. 😂
He did the MBTA orange line Announcement for the new cars
and red line
Thank god
“The destination of this train is, Braintree.”
"The destination of this train is, Ashmont"
On the green line, I once heard the system malfunction. Instead of saying Heath Street VA Medical Center, it would say "The destination of this train is: change here for the blue line!"
It’s so cool to put a face to the voice we hear all the time!
its a lot better than the BART's 1960s robot voice.
He’s been a great voice of the T for many years
This is one of the best things I've seen from the MBTA
Siri of the MBTA?
So funny to see you around youtube. Hi there!
[HD] MBTA Videos no
PETER KAMARU huh?
I hear him all the time whenever I'm on any of the MBTA subways
This man is a legend
Black guys have great voices.
Finally, a story about the MBTA in which there is no negative publicity. I have lived to see this happen!
I honestly thought the greenline was text to speech software lol
Frank Oglesby Jr. should be the voice of the T for LIFE!
Stefan Mogielnicki agreed with you it sounds exactly like him when I listened I was very surprised it was him but sounds exactly like him and his voice
IIIIIIII gotta be honest. I thought it was a white guys voice. I've always thought, "man, he's got a smooth voice". Well, lo and behold lol
I really enjoyed the video, and learning about the man behind the voice! Awesome!
It helps me out a lot. I hate it when i get on a train and dont hear his voice.
I’ve met him before, a nice guy! And I had him sign my CharlieCard 😅
i love his voice
We should bring you to Washington DC, so you can do those announcements. Hehe!
This is Frank communicating through my son's account. I was there last week and the announcements are done by the operators. You couldn't understand them. About 20 years ago WMATA had a nation-wide contest for an announcer in order to transition to an automated system like we do here in Boston. I guess it didn't stick.
gogoburst8 ! There are automated announcements on the Washington Metro’s new train cars. They have a computerized voice, and I’ve noticed some grammar errors in those announcements.
@@jsn683The GoAnimate Kate voice is used on the WMATA 7K Series fleet, but yeah they do deserve a more human voice.
He needs to be on the green line type 9 and red 01900 weeks
Yeah, I hate those Android announcements! They sound so dull, boring, and blank!
@@backbayproductions9508 they make me cringe... the type 9 announcements not frank
Yeah, the green line's voice does sound kinda creepy...
@DjRuff617 Ok. I'll check the mbta site.
I wonder where in Boston he works. I hope someday I meet the guy and comment his amazing voicework. Anyone know?
Who does the voice for mbta Silver Line Airport announcements
Elevating Northern Colorado massport
@@metrobostonbusesanrail they meant who does the voice.
I always wondered why the Red Line sounds so different aboard lol
He has done a great job 👏
This guy is SO likeable. I should get a promotion for sure.
@tpirman1982 go to one of the MBTA fare discussion meetings. he's at them
5:19 : dude is lovin it
Route 77 service to Harvard:, Station!😃Lol that's the route I always ride on The bus and now it says instead of Harvard station route 77 service to Harvard! Kinda weird did frank change his voice on the route 77 or did the bus people?
Hey, thats my family
Thats my family. Whaddup cuz?
He needs to do it for the Orange Line, don't like the operator's voices
He did
@Hated🖤🍃 so glad they used his voice for the new ol and rl cars i ride them frequently and would probably get very mad if they didnt
Great guy! Someone the T can be proud of!
Awsome announcer
route SL3 service to Chelsea ( the newest)
Great job Frank
He's has a white guy voice. I thought he was white
Me too.