hey_dingus t1_iwqsboq wrote on November 17, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Reply to comment by kirkl3s in What entertainment is there to do at the new silver line stations? by solipsistrealist

And afterwards you could circle back a week later to check in.

hey_dingus t1_ithxg4d wrote on October 23, 2022 at 7:48 PM

Reply to comment by CriticalStrawberry in New 8000 series Metro trains will have heated floors and charging outlets by Yaratam

The ventilation system on the trains is a major weight contributor and power draw. The 7000 series trains weigh way more than the 2, 3, or 6k series. Heated floors, and the lighter ventilation system, could save a lot on the overall weight of the rail cars. Being heavy is part of the operational problems of the 7ks; more wear and tear on the rails, draws a lot more power from the 3rd rail than the legacy trains for all its systems, etc.