- Heat (or lack of AC): Can’t we poke some holes in the ceiling of the train lines to allow more ventilation? Is it that hard to do? And I’m sure there’s a way to do it and keep the rain out at the same time.
- Security: Well, there isn’t any. Random cops sometimes standing around talking to each other is security?
- Lack of Cameras: When I get mugged (it’s only a matter of time), I want it caught on film. All you privacy freaks, get over it. Your face on camera while you wait for the train is not an invasion of your privacy. Cameras in the bathrooms, maybe. But since there are hardly any bathrooms, it’s not a problem.
- Lack of Wireless Service: Honestly? It’s almost 2009. Get on the stick.
- MetroCard: The MetroCard was a good idea up until 1999. Now it’s time for something better. A pocket EZPass? Swipe your cellphone?
- Giving Money to Panhandlers: If everyone stopped giving money to the bums on the train that claim “their papers got lost” and “they got mugged at the shelter” and “that apologize for the interruption,” they would stop begging on the train. They simply would go somewhere else to make a buck. I’ve seen the same 3 or 4 bums pitching the same exact story for years now.
- Strollers: Nuff Said.
- MTA: Pretty much everyone in charge over there. Especially the ones in charge of the books.
- Electronic Message Boards: Nuff Said.
- Bitching About Our Bitching: If you have a problem with our bitching, that’s ok. We’d love to hear about it, but SUBWAYblogger is here to stay.
Tag: train lines
L and 7 Trains Earn Top Marks

According to the Straphangers Campaign, the L and 7 train lines are the best overall lines this year.
Lines were ranked on:
– Frequency of Trains
– Reliability of Service
– Breakdown Rate
– Seat Availability
– Interior Cleanliness
– Clarity of Announcements
The 7 train struggled a little bit on breakdown rate and cleanlines
s while there are apparently never seats on the L train. Overall, they both offered superior service.
Interestingly, they are both part of the line manager program. These lines were selected to be part of a test program because they don’t share their tracks with other lines. The program assigns top level managers to run all operations associated with a specific line. That includes everything from train maintenance to platform trash pick up.
So far, the test program is working.