gamechanger87
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This is stressing me out just looking at it.
Kind of insane how far behind NYC subway system seems to be from other similarly large metropolitan areas. Aside from USB almost every train and major station in Tokyo had the features described in the OP in some form or another.
While the MTA sucks, they have a difficult problem on their hands. They must run 24 hrs a day versus other subways which will shut down.
A few other tidbits:
Number of Subway Lines: NYC 24 / Tokyo 13
Number of stations: NYC 468 / Tokyo 278
Miles of track: NYC 659 / Tokyo 189
NYC has a lot of ground to cover and its system is incredibly complex. Maintaining all of that track and the number of stations sucks up a ton of money.