Chris Brown wrote:Looks like I was right about the USB ports.Waiting for the day that the 5VDC and 750VDC lines cross and a hundred iPhones go poof
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Chris Brown wrote:Looks like I was right about the USB ports.Waiting for the day that the 5VDC and 750VDC lines cross and a hundred iPhones go poof
Chris Brown wrote:Looks like I was right about the USB ports.No, you were not "right". You expressed your opinion in favor of them. Many people expressed their opinion not in favor of them. Just because metro elected to install them does not mean your opinion or mine was right or wrong, because they're opinions. My opinion is still that they're stupid, and for all the same reasons I have already expressed and will not be retyping for you. Your opinion is still that they're not stupid, and you're entitled to that opinion too.
To those who argued with me.. what do you have to say now?
Seems silly to plan the order based on today's ridership though. There is nothing more stupid than believing today's situation will last forever. Especially with all the growth in the DMV.
KTHW wrote:Is it possible the 8k series will begin production before or as 7k series finishes because of current mechanical/parts shortage issues? I would think it could be an easy transition for kawasakiKawsaki may not be making the 7000 series. It depends who Metro awards the contract too.
KTHW wrote:Is it possible the 8k series will begin production before or as 7k series finishes because of current mechanical/parts shortage issues? I would think it could be an easy transition for kawasakiI don't see any production work on 8000s being done until the early 2020s, so even with the current 7k problems, that probably wouldn't happen (and we don't know if Kawasaki will even get the contract).
D40LF wrote:Question: If WMATA wants to ditch the 6ks early, would they have to prove to the FTA that it would be cheaper to buy news cars instead of rehabbing old ones?I doubt Metro will retire the 6000 series early as they are good reliable cars. Metro to rehab them when they reach mid-life just the way they did with the 2000/3000 series
KTHW wrote:Is it possible the 8k series will begin production before or as 7k series finishes because of current mechanical/parts shortage issues? I would think it could be an easy transition for kawasakiI don't see any production work on 8000s being done until the early 2020s, so even with the current 7k problems, that probably wouldn't happen (and we don't know if Kawasaki will even get the contract).
frequentflyer wrote:How are the 7K and 8K cars improved over the "reliable" 6K model. Other than aesthetics.New is always better; ask any car salesman.