Comment Re: I can't imagine something like that in the U.S (Score 1) 162
And nimbys
Anytime the NYC subway wants to shut down part of the system for maintenance, everyone complains and runs to their local political boss
Same in Long Island for the lirr. They are building a second track in a large part of the system and people who drive don't want the extra trains because it will make them wait longer at crossings