Yeah, the space is outside of the train. Doesn't stop anyone though. That's how buskers and such move throughout the train. Bedbugs in Japan
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Replying to @BitingGadfly
Right--so, I know buskers et al force the doors, but the fact that it's prohibited instead of just being designed to allow it is my point
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Replying to @380kmh
I guess it would be preferable, but honestly given how easy it is I don't think it would be a big change. The doors open quite easily.
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Replying to @BitingGadfly @380kmh
I may be wrong. But I think a lot of problems with American metros in general can be chalked up to non linear tracks, trains constantly turn
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Replying to @BitingGadfly @380kmh
Because of that they're slower and I'm guessing they need a more flexible structure generally.
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Replying to @BitingGadfly
track curvature is constant on subways in Tokyo too; the enclosed space between cars isn't mean to be rigid--should bend as the train turns
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Replying to @380kmh
Yeah, I get that, but doesn't an enclosed space inevitably sacrifice some flexibility? When I rode on East Asian lines, never "felt" turns.
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Replying to @BitingGadfly
lmao that says more about their design than about their curvature--much smoother ride! and no, enclosed space doesn't cut flexibility
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Replying to @380kmh
Good to know, yeah, I'm not disputing that East Asian metros aren't generally better in every way. But in my book this is a minor concern
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Replying to @BitingGadfly @380kmh
Esp compared to factors such as cleanliness, cost, speed, etc.
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That's fair, yeah...it's not as important as those. But little details really count--esp once you have good fundamentals
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