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You just did exactly what you wanted to avoid- making a big deal about it. The R62A's are just as bright and inviting as any other train cars- remember- they have a polished stainless stell frame. And also, riders won't care what train cars they take- as long as it's clean, works, and get them from point A to B - they'll continue to take the train. As other users stated on this very thread, they will most likely go to the and trains- the LED Signs that state whether the train is express or local also help. As for the matter of tourists or other people on the Broadway/7 Av line where the stands out from the and , people are going to need to start listening to the announcements and look at the train rollsigns to see which train they are taking. Of course, since most people who do take or get on/off in Manhattan, it shouldn't be a problem. You also state that the "R62A's were not designed to handle the types of crowds present on today's Lex Av line." Well, in case you forget, the R62's used to run on before they were given R142's. They've handled the crowds before, they can handle them again. If they can handle the elements as well as crowds of running on the el while on the , they can surely handle the crowds and tubes of the Lex Av. Line.(Note, they also undergoing SMS) Lastly, you also ask why the needs newer trains- they need it to be able to run the CBTC, as well as providing a chance to undertake SMS on the R62's. Also note, at least 300 to 360 cars of the R142's are undergoing conversions to make them into R188's- but only 130-150 cars are going to be new, brand new- the "true" R188's. As for the CBTC question, well, the has been planing to install it for a long time- and funding has already been provided on the old capital plan, as well as in the future capital plan- for the same reasons the got CBTC.

This is the we are talking about people, which is the poster child of people who do not know how to adhere to a schedule.

Shake Shack. Tasty burgers, and good fries. 'Nuff said.

Those R188's better come on time. I can't wait to railfan the express on those R188's. It should be awesome.

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Are the R188's going to have the FIND system, even on the converted R142's, are they going to have the same maps the current R142's have on the ?

IRT All the way- mainly because of But I'll also like IND Queens Blvd Line, especially between Forest Hills and 36 Street because of their amazing speed.

I would like a R142 style sign displaying the following: 3:30PM To Times Sq-42 St The Next Stop Is Junction Blvd Thanks A Lot!