Commotion t1_j7gndkd wrote on February 6, 2023 at 5:43 PM

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I was just in Paris, and multiple times, the metro train I was on was literally from the 1960s-1970s. And you could tell.

birthdaycakefig t1_j7kfsco wrote on February 7, 2023 at 1:15 PM

How frequent did it run and how consistent was the service though? That’s all I care about.

Commotion t1_j7lihqk wrote on February 7, 2023 at 5:48 PM

It was consistent and frequent, yes. Generally, better headways than I’ve experienced in New York - but both systems are huge so it’s hard to draw any conclusions based on my experience. I know at least some Paris metro lines do have more frequent service than some (all?) subway lines.

Paris metro was generally more disgusting than the subway, though, which was a surprise to me.

birthdaycakefig t1_j7lp77b wrote on February 7, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Oh interesting on the cleanliness aspect. I don’t recall noticing that when I was there.

The biggest things I’ve noticed in Paris and London is how I never waited for a train more than 4-5 minutes at any time. In nyc I’m often waiting 10+ for some lines even before 11pm.