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They're also physically faster due to higher torque available from electric motors compared to diesel engines, are smoother to operate, are quieter, hold more people per car, can be coupled in multiple vehicle consists, and usually attract higher ridership all else being equal.

It's also clearer to people unfamiliar with the transit system where they go, because it's where those metal strips on the ground lead. Much harder to figure out a bus system if you're not familiar with the routes.

How many ads for apartments have you read that say "near a metrobus stop" as a selling point compared to "near Metro"? That's the power of rail compared to bus.

by Michael P on Aug 29, 2008 2:02 pm • link • report

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