Originally Posted by
Analise
In the deeper subway stations, there certainly are escalators. You don't spend much time taking subways to come up with a statement like that. Mine has a set of escalators at both ends of the platform.
Where is your local 24 hour subway system? Have you been on the new R160s which are used on the E, F, M, J, N, and Q trains. What about the new R143 on the L? The new R142 on the 2, 4, 5 or 6? Crowds are there during rush hour but the subway is MUCH better than it used to be.
What are the "main stations"?
The embarrassment belongs to you.
Amusing reply. About what I would expect from a NY subway rider trying valiantly to defend an antiquated and uncomfortable system.
The subway system I ride most often is in Tokyo. The finest on the planet, but I am only including NY, London, Paris, HKG, Shanghai, Vienna, Singapore, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, and Boston in that comparison so am likely missing something.
If all stations do not have escalators and elevators (or at the very least station personnel assisted motorized stair climbing chairs) the entire subway system is not up to a satisfactory standard, Should a wheelchair bound person be restricted by any station? I think not. Your example makes my point, One does not make a list of stations with escalators, one expects them all to have them.
Have I ridden new trains in NYC? Why yes, as recently as last month. While I agree they are far better than in past, in fact compared to before they may be terrific, but compared to what is possible they are a joke.
Still though, why no dedicated airport train with appropriate luggage space, direct access to the terminal buildings and no stops between midtown and the airport? I would say that is rather exceptional when compared to other major cities around the world. What exists now is akin to the Piccadilly Line in London.
Regardless of your obvious love and passion for the city, the embarrassment is owned entirely by NYC on this one.