I understand it is more flexible, but it seems like it’s more expensive and less space efficient. I suspect it has something to do with the FRA as PATH also has a cab in each car when it clearly does not need them. I believe the subway comes in sets of around 5 for the R211,
so when not regulated by the FRA there aren’t cabs in each car.
(Yes I know the New Haven line has unpowered cars but they are not super common.)
so when not regulated by the FRA there aren’t cabs in each car.
(Yes I know the New Haven line has unpowered cars but they are not super common.)