Polar Express: Tom Hanks wraps up as he takes a ride on the subway in New York

Tom Hanks was spotted wrapped up as he took a ride on the subway
(Picture: NIGNY/Splash News)
Emma Powell23 January 2015
The Weekender

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Tom Hanks may be a Hollywood A-lister, but he certainly isn’t taking advantage of all the perks.

The 58-year-old actor decided to catch a ride on the tube in New York on Thursday.

Wrapped up in a large grey coat with a red woolly hat and glasses, the star looked to be quite at ease on the subway as he sat back with his legs crossed.

Blending in: fellow passengers seemed unphased be Tom (Picture: NIGNY/Splash News)

Having a famous face on the tube didn’t seem to phase Newyorker’s going about their daily business and he was left to enjoy his journey in peace.

After jumping off the tube the Catch Me If You Can actor stopped off to grab himself a coffee.

Hanks – who recently finished filming St James Place in New York – has spoken out about his use of public transport in the past.

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He told New York magazine: “Nobody looks at anybody on the subway. Occasionally someone might give you a thumbs-up, and you nod.

“But the city is magnificent as far as that brand of easy anonymity. You just fold right in.”

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