Why was the 9 train discontinued?

Why was the 9 train discontinued? The 9 was temporarily suspended between 2001 and 2002 due to severe damage to the Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line caused by the September 11 attacks, and was permanently discontinued in 2005 as a result of a decrease in the number of riders benefiting.

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Why was the V train discontinued?

V service was discontinued in June 2010 due to budgetary concerns, being replaced entirely (except for service to the Second Avenue station) by a rerouted M train.

Which letter was never used for a subway line?

The letters I and O were never used for trains because of their visual similarities to the numbers 0 and 1 and the use of both alphabetical and numerical designations in the New York Subway system.

What does London call its subway?

The London Underground rail network, also called the Tube, is a great way to travel to, from and around central London.

What is the oldest subway in the UK?

The Metropolitan line is the oldest underground railway in the world. The Metropolitan Railway opened in January 1863 and was an immediate success, though its construction took nearly two years and caused huge disruption in the streets. Read more about the Metropolitan line.

Does the UK still have a royal train?

Queen Elizabeth was presented with the current Royal Train in 1977, with the carriages painted a rich burgundy colour known as Royal Claret. The interiors have since been upgraded; some of the features ensure greater safety for their occupants.

What is a ghost train UK?

Ghost trains – also known as parliamentary trains – date back to the 1960s and are services that run over a line – or stop at a station – so infrequently that they often go unnoticed.

Are there still diesel trains in UK?

The UK Government has announced that diesel-only trains will be phased out by 2040. Currently, 29% of the UK's fleet is diesel and the move has been received positively by campaigners.

Why wasn t Royal Train used?

Plans for the Queen to be transferred from Balmoral to London on the Royal Train were axed over safety fears, it has been reported. One of the train carriages had been modified into a hearse with wide doors and a rotating table to carry the coffin.

What is the oldest train in New York?

A short piece of surface route of this railroad, the BMT West End Line (today's D train) on the west side of the Coney Island Complex north of the Coney Island Creek, is the oldest existing piece of rapid transit right-of-way in New York City and in the U.S., having opened on June 8, 1864.

Is it illegal to walk on train tracks UK?

Trespassing on the railway is illegal and dangerous. You could be taken to court and face a £1,000 fine.

Is it illegal to get on a train without a ticket UK?

It's an offence to board a train without a ticket. The only exceptions to this are: If the ticket office is closed. If a self service ticket machine that accepts cash isn't working and the ticket office is not open or there is no ticket office.

Why is there no 8 train in NYC?

149th Street The only remaining IRT elevated line, the IRT Third Avenue Line in the Bronx, was too long to be a shuttle, so was assigned the number 8, unused since 1949. This service, running between 149th Street and Gun Hill Road, last ran on April 28, 1973, when the Third Avenue Line closed.