[quote=spdrun]
The problems are mainly the unions and generally asinine bureaucracy, which make any modernization projects end up massively over time and over budget.[/quote]
I thought the main problem was that these subway lines are busy 24x7x365, making it extremely difficult to accomplish major work without disrupting service? I guess I’m wrong; it’s really those damn unions again.
[quote=spdrun]As far as cell phones not working in the subway — really, who cares? If you can’t stay off the intarwebz for 15 minutes, you need therapy, not a hotspot.[/quote]
Did you know some people spend an hour or more each way underground on their daily commute?
