Speed? http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/17313-subway-system-average-speed-by-line/ http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/17313-subway-sy...

Speed? http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/17313-subway-system-average-speed-by-line/ http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/17313-subway-sy... And for some reason, NYC subways aren't a very smooth ride. Are you sure maglevs wouldn't accelerate faster? Also, I'd think a maglev from Manhattan to JFK would be preferable to a subway.