The iconic voice behind the Metro-North Railroad’s automated announcements has died. The railroad made the announcement Wednesday that Van Ritshie died earlier this month. He was 80 years old. “Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones,

Known for informing riders in his familiar voice “This is the train to…”, Van Ritshie died at the age of 80 after spending more than 50 years in the radio and voiceover business.

Van Ritshie, the iconic voiceover actor of customer announcements on the LIRR and Metro North, passed away at 80 back on Nov. 3.

Ritshie’s voice was heard by millions of New Yorkers as he delivered announcements on LIRR and Metro-North trains.