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BART shouldn't be extending its system into the suburban areas, it is a waste of money. BART needs to remodel the stations, buy new cars, repair the transbay tube, build another transbay tube, and maintain the existing infrastructure before another expansion should be considered. Extensions never pa...

It wouldn't be smart for the state to use surplus money for the improvement. California's finances are shaky at best, shouldn't waste surplus money on it, but I will bet the money will get spent on something stupid if it hasn't been already.

According to the site below, the wide gauge was chosen either because of wind problems crossing the Golden Gate Bridge or to make the ride more comfortable. The article below and responses are interesting even though I think the original proposal is ridiculous. http://www.thetransportpolitic.com/201...

The seats in the existing cars don't recline because most of them can't recline separately. Meaning, there is a plastic panel behind the seat that forms the fold down trays for the seats behind you. Also the current armrests fold up and can't be noticed if you want to lay down or lean over. Also, wh...

The arm rests on the California fleet fold up. Also most of the windows can be opened in emergency situations. Another thing, why would you jump out of a two story window?

I found these renderings of the new Bi-level fleet that is going into regional service. I was wondering why the pair seats don't have middle arm rests like the current California fleet cars do now? This seems like a petty thing to complain about, but after two to seven hour trips, it is annoying not...

Why would anyone pay to convert coaches to uncomfortable and cramped sleepers when sleeping cars are being built? Additionally, there is an option to buy more. It seems like a waste of money. There isn't any plans to build slumber coaches or any more affordable sleeping accommodations. Besides, doe...

I've read some post concerning the idea of bringing back slumber coaches. I was wondering if it would be possible to convert Horizon cars into slumber coaches. For example could the structure of the horizon cars support beds that are hanging from the walls. Some people in other discussions thought t...