being one who likes the comfort of continuity, its sometimes jarring when change occurs. more specifically jarring is when this change occurs on the new york subway system. i do not appreciate the new trains on the Q line. i never liked the design of the 4,5 and 6 trains, and i like it even less on a train i have to ride daily.
the new Q train looks like the 4, 5 and 6 trains. there are long benches on either sides of the subway cars. i like the current design of of the orange seats that have seat divisions. its easier to anchor ones self during turbulence on the orange seated trains. i find myself sliding uncontrollably on the newer long bench version.
the new trains dare to have a digital display of the upcoming train stops. the problem is whoever has devised these displays hasnt yet learned the train routes . i was on the train today when the digital display said we were going to be stopping at grand street, a station that the Q train never stops at. lo and behold the announcer announces that we will be stopping at grand street next. next thing we know, we are at canal street. the stop that were actually supposed to be stopping at. they actually tried to fix the digital display which next announced that we would be stopping at ocean parkway in brooklyn instead of the real next stop that was union square. they tried to correct themselves by next announcing that we would be stopping at w. 8th st, also in brooklyn! as we were pulling in to the station the conductor finally announced that we had reached union square. so much for technology!!
i do admit that i never laughed more during a morning commute, but i would prefer less drama. the mta can convert these new trains in to much needed homeless shelters and we can keep the current/older train design.
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This is NYC, drama is funny. And hey it makes for good blog posts. Imagine having to life in some boon docks and still have something to write about. Yep the grass grew another inch wow.
B'H I hardly ever need to use the trains, however, my parents use the Q and they aren't very happy with the "new" Q either. My sister also hates the new Q. She said she hates the benches like you. She is not looking forward to September when she has to go back to schoool and take the train everyday.
I just want the train to get cleaner for the next time I go on.
Am I the only person who likes them? When I occasionally used 4,5,6, the one thing on my mind was when would they finally replace the Q trains.
I don't remember ever seeing a screwup like this with the stations. Probably because they were just brought over to the Q line. Doubt if it's gonna continue like that.
Moshe: According to my mom there aren't enough room on the seats and there aren't enough seats for people, leaving more people standing.
What do I know, I get a ride to work everyday :-)
You're right about the seats. I think the idea was to design the cars to fit more people in.
Another reason why I look the new design, besides the computer stuff, is that they look cleaner. Those orange seats always seem to look dirty and ugly. I think the new colors are more pleasant to look at.
in the front part of some of the new subway cars there is alot of standing room space where it doesnt look like there is anywhere to hold on to. the only thing i can think of is that its for people in wheelchairs.
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