I just love the NYC subway.

Yes, I am aware of many of its deficiencies.

But there is some beauty to it. The crowds which vary based on where you're heading. The simplicity of the fare system. The express trains. The 24/7 service on many lines. The conductor announcements which, unfortunately, have gotten rarer ("this is the conductor...", the now gone "stand clear of the c..mm.,.mn mn."). The map. Etc.