Why is it called the El train?
Why is it called the El train? The term "el" can be short for "elevated railway" generically, but our system has used 'L' since the 1890s. This proper, official nickname extends to elevated, at-grade, and underground tracks, and is used on official CTA materials. Authors will probably continue to use El, and they probably should.
Does NYC have above ground trains?
Yes, but not in Manhattan, at least not since 1955. There are quite a few elevated trains in Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx, although most of them are only elevated for a portion of their route.
Why is it called the T?
Originally Answered: Boston, MA:Why are some subways called the T? T in circle was adopted in the 1960s as the logo for the MBTA and therefore stands for transportation.
What city has the fastest train in the world?
1: Shanghai Maglev - 460 kph/286 mph (China) The world's fastest public train is also unique – it's the only link in the world currently carrying passengers using magnetic levitation (Maglev) rather than conventional steel wheels on steel rails.
Is it safe to ride the L train in Chicago?
In fact, the L has been safer than ever over the past five years since the Chicago Transit Authority's much-publicized expansion and installation of a $26 million surveillance network consisting of 3,600 cameras on rail cars and platforms.