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Jan 19, 2006 | 11:06 am
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Originally Posted by Analise
I will never justify the foul stench of the homeless and the drunks make in subways and train stations. I'm not comparing the two! I remember my days taking the metro from College Park when the Green Line was in two parts. It stunk then of the same things.
What I remember from taking the metro on weekends, it doesn't start until after 8am. Are they kidding???
What I remember from taking the metro on weekends, it doesn't start until after 8am. Are they kidding???
See below: 7 a.m. .... but still not useful for first flights out of IAD or even DCA.
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Jan 19, 2006 | 11:06 am
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Originally Posted by Analise
I will never justify the foul stench of the homeless and the drunks make in subways and train stations. I'm not comparing the two! I remember my days taking the metro from College Park when the Green Line was in two parts. It stunk then of the same things.
What I remember from taking the metro on weekends, it doesn't start until after 8am. Are they kidding???
What I remember from taking the metro on weekends, it doesn't start until after 8am. Are they kidding???
I think they open earlier now on Saturdays.
Jan 19, 2006 | 11:13 am
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Originally Posted by DeafFlyer
I take the Green line from College Park now and it doesn't stink anymore, nor have I seen any homeless yet. It's also one line now.
I think they open earlier now on Saturdays.
I think they open earlier now on Saturdays.
Jan 19, 2006 | 11:27 am
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I really like my own metro, where a station is just a few blocks away in Universal City, CA....
http://www.metro.net/default.asp
http://www.metro.net/default.asp
Jan 19, 2006 | 12:46 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
So they say. And besides the E train and for New York proper, the subway sticks to a printed schedule like on Day 8 at 25:00 and what other time?
"New York proper".....does that exclude the outer boroughs?
Jan 19, 2006 | 12:48 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
The Green Line has improved over the years, or so I've heard. It appears that Saturday AND Sunday is 7 a.m. as of more recently. Didn't even notice that before.
Is DC that much of a government town that people can't get into town early on a Sunday morning??
Jan 19, 2006 | 12:58 pm
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Originally Posted by Analise
It seems there is no regularity with the Metro. Why does the red line start after 8am on Sundays? Is DC that much of a government town that people can't get into town early on a Sunday morning??
Is DC that much of a government town that people can't get into town early on a Sunday morning?? In terms of schedule and staff, NYC MTA is a class act compared to the WMATA clowns. Some months the Washington Metro drivers cannot even manage to stop at the station platforms even on their second or third try. Still, the WMATA "cars" and stations are like BA-league in comparison to most of the NYC MTA's physical product which is more like NorthWorst-league.
Jan 19, 2006 | 1:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Analise
You have never had to rely on the subway in the middle of the night, have you?
"New York proper".....does that exclude the outer boroughs?
"New York proper".....does that exclude the outer boroughs?
Regarding the second question, my apologies to the B&T crowd if their feelings are hurt.
Jan 19, 2006 | 1:13 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
I'd rather not wait on a platform for 20 or so minutes in the middle of the night. Just cab it.
My husband often has to be at his office on LI very early in the morning so he takes the E to Jamaica to catch the LIRR. Taking a taxi instead would break the bank.
Jan 19, 2006 | 1:27 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
Regarding the second question, my apologies to the B&T crowd if their feelings are hurt.
thank you!
i get the "luxury" of the N/W or as i like to call it "never working" train.
as for nights.. i am strategically placed in queens 5 mins off the 59th bridge so i dont have to take the subway at night and can just cab it home.
If u try to stick to that subway "schedule" ur gonna be late 90% of the time! all it takes one 1 idiot who doesnt realize their bag is blocking the door to throw that schedule off drastically!
Jan 19, 2006 | 1:37 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
What is there to do in DC on a Sunday morning?
You do the same things you do in NYC early on a Sunday morning. Perhaps go to an 8am service at church before you fly off someplace? ^
In terms of schedule and staff, NYC MTA is a class act compared to the WMATA clowns. Some months the Washington Metro drivers cannot even manage to stop at the station platforms even on their second or third try. Still, the WMATA "cars" and stations are like BA-league in comparison to most of the NYC MTA's physical product which is more like NorthWorst-league.
Jan 19, 2006 | 1:44 pm
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Originally Posted by shocka
thank you!
i get the "luxury" of the N/W or as i like to call it "never working" train.
as for nights.. i am strategically placed in queens 5 mins off the 59th bridge so i dont have to take the subway at night and can just cab it home.
If u try to stick to that subway "schedule" ur gonna be late 90% of the time! all it takes one 1 idiot who doesnt realize their bag is blocking the door to throw that schedule off drastically!
i get the "luxury" of the N/W or as i like to call it "never working" train.
as for nights.. i am strategically placed in queens 5 mins off the 59th bridge so i dont have to take the subway at night and can just cab it home.
If u try to stick to that subway "schedule" ur gonna be late 90% of the time! all it takes one 1 idiot who doesnt realize their bag is blocking the door to throw that schedule off drastically!