pjbr40 Posted January 30, 2012 Share #1 Posted January 30, 2012 As stated in title above, just asking for opinions without any bashing on this particular topic that I like to hear. Since a lot of commuters are complaining of either tunnel works or elevated structure works. Which way you think the subway should be good to run around? Underground or Elevated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted January 30, 2012 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2012 I have no idea what you are talking about.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natureboy Posted January 30, 2012 Share #3 Posted January 30, 2012 I have no idea what you are talking about.... Yea, can you clarify on what you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted January 30, 2012 Share #4 Posted January 30, 2012 Let em complain.... They'll stop when their behinds are sitting on those very trains once they are in service.... To answer your question though (well, what I think you're asking anyway... since it's worded funny) I'd say/prefer subways be constructed underground, before/over the constructing & propping up of el's..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted January 30, 2012 Share #5 Posted January 30, 2012 As a Railfan : A mixture of both. My opinion with no Railfan bias: Underground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted January 30, 2012 Share #6 Posted January 30, 2012 I have no idea what you are talking about.... Yea, can you clarify on what you mean? Basically: "Do you prefer elevated lines or subway tunnels?" I favor elevated lines since they are cheaper to build, and their construction time is much much shorter than drilling a tunnel into the earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted January 30, 2012 Share #7 Posted January 30, 2012 Basically: "Do you prefer elevated lines or subway tunnels?" I favor elevated lines since they are cheaper to build, and their construction time is much much shorter than drilling a tunnel into the earth. Oh ok........ The only thing that makes me like one over the other is the fact that I can use my phone on the El's. Other than that it makes me no dirrerence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Lexington Ave Posted January 30, 2012 Share #8 Posted January 30, 2012 I prefer elevated lines as a railfan, but, objectively speaking I know that underground lines are more advanced, cause less of an obstruction and are generally quicker. Not to mention that many people outside the railfan community believe the elevated lines are an eyesore, like my cousin. We were once in Astoria last year, during my visit, and he told me that if it were up to him he would tear down the elevated lines, because they're an eyesore. I told him that elevated lines make NYC great (in my opinion).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natureboy Posted January 30, 2012 Share #9 Posted January 30, 2012 i prefer elevated lines as i love taking in the sights and i can use my cell phone to browse as well. Otherwise, as long as the train gets me there, doesn't matter whether elevated or underground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookiePhenom Posted January 30, 2012 Share #10 Posted January 30, 2012 Being From Chicago, I've been exposed to both. As a commuter, it would make sense to run them underground. However, when I visited NYC in December, I quickly lost my sense of direction since I often forgot what direction I was heading towards. (especially in Queens and Brooklyn). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overclocked Posted January 30, 2012 Share #11 Posted January 30, 2012 Either one has it's pros and cons, a system with only one type would be next to impossible. It is true that elevated lines are prone to snow storms, high winds and public concern. Same goes for underground system which is susceptible to floods, high costs including maintenance, and difficulty of access. In New York, having only one of two is impossible. Lets take southern Brooklyn for example, where most of the lines are not underground, the reason for that is high water table, which eliminates any possibility for underground subway line. Now imagine if Manhattan still had all of the El lines, a motorists' nightmare come alive. That, and countless other reasons, is why we (and most systems worldwide) have both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted January 31, 2012 Share #12 Posted January 31, 2012 I still don't fully get what the OP is asking... If it's simply about which one I'd prefer riding along, it makes absolutely zero difference to me..... I can't even gather myself to want to come up with listing pro's & con's of either... that's how insignificant a preference b/w the two are to me, as a rider..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted January 31, 2012 Share #13 Posted January 31, 2012 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OA Pest Posted January 31, 2012 Share #14 Posted January 31, 2012 For those who complain about work done try living in South Florida and getting around at night. I think El's are the best. Enjoy the views from the trains. Underground I enjoy the art work of certain stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3railgreg Posted February 2, 2012 Share #15 Posted February 2, 2012 I myself prefer the El's, there is just something about them.... But, maybe if I were a commuter day in and day out, underground would be the best bet. NIMBY's tend not to get too unglued when they don't see something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Express Posted February 2, 2012 Share #16 Posted February 2, 2012 As stated in title above, just asking for opinions without any bashing on this particular topic that I like to hear. Since a lot of commuters are complaining of either tunnel works or elevated structure works. Which way you think the subway should be good to run around? Underground or Elevated? O this is an easy one. I would rather complete underground for 1 main reason. Elevated tracks are like normal buildings, they take up space. Underground however, is out of sight, out of mind. When I say this, I mean that there is more room for progress; Elevated routes get in the way of this. If you have his the books, you would know that back in the day, pretty much all of the subway was elevated. And also the commuter rails too. Over time, they are switching to underground. There are no major structures underground (Besides Government Bases, Water Lines, etc.) that prevent major construction. Above ground, there are tons of buildings. Also, you can create longer routes underground than above the ground (THIS GOES FOR NY ONLY). O don't get me wrong it is much easier and less time consuming to build an elevated route. Underground route construction really is hectic; Tearing up roads, detouring traffic, the deal. I go with underground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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